SCRIPTURE   MANUAL, 


ALPHABETICALLY  AND  SYSTEMATICALLY  ARRANGED. 


DESIGNED    TO    FACILITATE    THE    FINDING    OF 


PROOF    TEXTS. 


BY    CHARLES    SIMMON& 


NEW  YORK : 
DODD,  MEAD   &   COMPANY,  751  BROADWAY. 

1877- 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress  in  the  year  1846,  by 

CHARLES  SIMMONS, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  State?  for  the 
Southern  District  of  New  York. 


INTRODUCTION, 

EY   DR.    SPRING-. 


THE  object  of  the  present  work  is  clearly  announced  in 
its  title.  It  is  to  collect  within  a  small  compass  the  in- 
structions of  unerring  wisdom  upon  a  great  variety  of  sub- 
jects which  relate  to  the  present  and  eternal  interests  of 
men,  and  comprising  the  doctrines  and  duties  of  a  super 
natural  revelation.  A  reference  to  the  list  of  subjects 
which  the  work  contains,  will  show  that  the  authors  re- 
searches have  been  extensive  ;  while  a  comparison  of  the 
work  with  others  of  the  same  general  character  evinces 
patient  labor,  and  cannot  fail  to  give  it  pre-eminence. 
While  the  track  pursued  is  not  new,  it  is  more  thorough, 
and  more  easily  followed  than  that  marked  out  by  any  pre- 
vious compiler  known  to  myself.  The  work  contains  not 
merely  the  proof  texts  on  the  subjects  to  which  it  refers  ; 
but,  what  appears  to  my  own- mind  one  of  its  excellences, 
the  texts  that  illustrate  these  great  subjects.  The  work  is 
truly  an  epitome  of  the  Bible,  presenting  its  great  truths  in 
that  order  in  which  they  will  be  most  easily  found  by  the 
reader.  Though  the  arrangement  of  the  subjects  is  alpha- 
oetical,  in  the  illustration  of  the  subjects  themselves  the 
author  has  observed  that  connection  between  one  truth  and 
another  which  gives  to  each  its  proper  place.  To  minis- 
ters, Sabbath  School  teachers,  Sabbath  Schools,  and  families 
the  work  is  of  great  value.  It  is  fit  on  every  account  that 
the  author  should  be  encouraged  in  this  production  ;  but 
chiefly  for  its  own  intrinsic  worth.  The  work  is  an  unpre- 
suming,  yet  dignified  tribute  to  the  word  of  God,  worthy 
the  acceptance  of  the  church,  and  one  which  every  man 
may  prize. 

GARDINER  SPRING. 


NOTICES  OF  THE  LATEST  KEVISION  OF  THE  WORK. 
From  Rev.  Dr.  Ide,  of  Medway,  Mass. 

I  am  glad  to  see  a  second  stereotype  revision  of  the  Scripture  Manual. 
A  work  of  so  much  intrinsic  value  ought  to  be  brought  as  near  perfection 
as  the  industry  and  skill  of  man  can  bring  it.  To  make  the  word  of  God 
speak  truly  and  appropriately  on  all  the  leading  subjects  of  Christian 
doctrine  and  duty,  is  a  great  undertaking,  which  requires  much  study  and 
care.  The  past  revisions  of  this  work  have  been  more  valuable  than  any- 
thing of  the  kind  which  I  have  seen  before.  But  the  author,  it  seems, 
was  not  satisfied  with  past  attainments.  His  untiring  efforts  to  carry 
forward  his  book  unto  perfection,  and  the  sacrifice  he  has  made  to  incor- 
porate the  important  additions  and  improvements  secured  during  the 
past  five  years  into  his  work,  are  worthy  of  great  commendation;  I  hope 
the  present  revision  of  the  Manual  will  meet  with  as  ready  and  extensive 
sale  as  the  preceding  one. 

From  Rev.  Dr.  Park,  of  Andover  Theol.  Seminary. 
The  Scripture  Manual,  which  has  been  carried  by  the  Compiler  through 
a  second  stereotype  revision,  evinces  much  perspicacity  in  the  proposal 
of  questions,  and  discrimination  in  the  selection  of  answers.  The  ar- 
rangement of  the  topics  is  so  logical,  and  the  citations  from  Sciipture  are 
so  numerous,  so  emphatical  and  in  the  main  so  pertinent,  as  to  make  the 
general  impression  of  the  Bible  obvious  even  to  a  cursory  reader.  The 
Manual  may,  in  my  opinion,  be  very  profitably  used  not  only  by  religious 
teachers,  but  also  by  the  pupils  in  our  Sabbath  Schools,  and  by  the  most 
humble  as  well  as  the  most  learned  Christians.  If  benevolent  persons 
would  circulate  this  book  throughout  the  infant  settlements  of  our  own 
land,  and  send  copies  of  it  to  our  foreign  missionaries,  they  would  render 
thereby  an  important  service  to  the  church. 

From  Rev.  Albert  Barnes,  of  Philadelphia. 

Rev.  and  dear  Sir  —  I  have  just  received  the  new  Edition  of  your  Man- 
ual, for  which  I  thank  you.  I  have  derived  much  aid  from  the  copy  you 
sent  me  of  the  previous  revision,  and  wish  you  continual  success  in  its 
circulation.  I  apprehend  that  the  work  is  now  so  well  known,  and  its 
character  so  well  established,  that  it  will  find  its  own  way,  and  needs  no 
further  notice  from  me. 

From  the  Congregational* si. 

This  work  has  become  too  widely  known,  to  need  our  commendation. 
It  is  far  more  copious  and  reliable  than  any  other  work  of  the  kind,  and. 
the  "bracket  references"  of  this  edition  are  of  great  value.  The  index 
is  greatly  improved  also,  and  scarcely  any  topic  can  suggest  itself,  which 
will  not  be  readily  found.  Few  books  have  reached  so  high  and  wett 
deserved  a  popularity.  Nor  is  it  an  ephemeral  popularity.  If  will  in- 
crease. A  better  help  in  the  study  of  the  Bible  is  not  accessible. 

From  the  American  Baptist. 

This  work  presents,  under  an  alphabetical  and  systematic  Arrange' 
ment,  the  teachings  of  the  Bible  in  reference  to  such  topics  as  have  spe- 
cial prominence  in  the  sacred  volume.  The  arrangement  is  eminently 
judicious,  and  the  execution  evinces  much  industry,  and.  for  the  most 

§art  a  wise  discrimination.     Ministers,  Sunday  School  teachers,  and  in- 
eed  all  who  are  seeking  a  familiar  acquaintance  \vith  the  Scriptures, 
will  fine1  it  valuable  for  reference 


NOTICES  OF  THE  WORK. 


From  Dr.  Woods. 

DEAR  SIR — After  attending  very  carefully  to  your  Scripture  Manual, 
I  am  free  to  say,  that  the  work  appears  to  me  to  be  one  of  uncommon 
iinpoitauce;  and  I  shall  be  much  gratified,  if  the  thought  and  time  I 
have  devoted  to  it  may  contribute  to  render  it  more  acceptable  to  the 
public,  and  more  permanently  useful.  I  consider  your  Text  Book  to  be 
remarkably  well  suited  to  the  object  in  view,  and  likely  to  be  the  hook 
which  will  satisfy  not  only  common  people,  but  ministers,  and  all  men 
of  logical  minds  and  a  cultivated  taste.  It  is  my  confident  opinion,  that 
it  will  take  the  place  of  all  other  works  of  the  kind,  and  that  nothing 
else  will  be  called  for  or  attempted  for  a  great  while  to  come. 

LEONARD  WOODS. 

Theol  Seminary,  Andover,  Feb.  3,  1645. 


From  Dr.  Weeks. 

Having  spent  considerable  time  in  a  careful  examination  of  the 
third  edition  of  Mr.  Simmons's  Scripture  Manual,  I  am  happy  to  state, 
that  I  think  it  contains  important  improvements  upon  the  former  edi- 
tions. The  statement  and  arrangement  of  the  great  subjects  of  doctrine 
and  duty,  and  the  selection  of  the  most  appropriate  texts  on  each  sub- 
ject, cannot  fail,  I  think,  to  render  this  work  highly  acceptable  Mid 
useful.  Ministers  of  the  gospel,  instructors  in  Sabbath  Schools,  and  all 
who  make  the  Bible  their  study,  will  find  their  labors  greatly  facilitated 
by  it.  As  a  family  book,  I  know  of  no  work  of  human  compilation  so 
fuil  of  instruction,  admonition,  and  consolation,  and  so  worthy  of  a  place 
ui  every  house.  WM.  R.  WEEKS. 

Newark,  Feb.  1845. 


Frojn  a  Notice  by  Dr.  Ide  of  Medway,  M-t. 

The  diligent  author  of  the  Scripture  Manual  deserves  the  thanks  of 
the  Christian  public,  for  his  seasonable  and  valuable- work,  so  well  suited, 
not  only  to  aid  Christians  and  ministers  in  the  investigation  ;ind  defence 
of  the  truth,  but  to  meet  and  counteract  u  host  of  destructive  errors. 
now  prevalent  in  our  land.  It  is  hoped  that  he  will  receive  the  libent1 
patronage  of  the  public  in  this  very  commenduble  effort  to  do  good. 


From  a  Notice  by  Dr.  Storrs,  Braintree,  M-. 

The  Scripture  Manual  is  a  work  of  unquestionable  value.  None  of 
the  questions  it  proposes  are  unimportant,  and  the  answers  given  to 
them  in  the  words  of  the  Holy  Spirit  are  select,  full,  and  judicious.  I 
know  of  no  other  compilation  of  God's  truth,  prepared  by  uninspired 
mind,  that  I  should  so  heartily  rejoice  to  find  in  the  hands  of  every 
family  of  my  charge — indeed,  in  every  family  in  trie  land. 


From  Dr.  Pond 

I  have  run  rny  eye  over  your  Scripture  Manual,  and  think  it  an  ex- 
nclient  book  of  reference  for  ministers  and  private  Christians.  As  a 
help  in  the  selection  of  proof  texts,  on  almost  any  subject  in  the  Bible, 
I  know  of  nothing  of  equal  value.  ENOCH  POND 

Thto.  Seminary i  Bangor   Me. 


NOTICES    OF    THE    WORK. 

From  Dr.  Nott,  President  of  Union  College. 

A  \vork  in  which  the  teaching  of  the  Bible,  on  the  great  questions 
of  faith  and  practice  are  fully  and  impartially  presented,  has  long  been 

desideialum.  The  Scripture  Manual  (so  far  as  I  have  been  able  to 
examine  it)  appears  in  an  eminent  degree  to  be  such  a  work;  and  pre- 
suming that  it  is  so  throughout,  I  do  not  hesitate  to  recommend  it  as  a 
useful  Manual,  to  all  who  desire  to  become  acquainted  with  the  leach- 
ings  of  unerring  wisdom  on  questions  of  this  sort  ;  especially  to  Minis- 
ters  of  the  Gospel,  to  Sabbath  School  teachers,  and  heads  of  families. 

From  Dr.  Humphrey,  late  President  of  Amherst  College,  April  14, 
3845. 

I  have  looked  over  the  Rev.  Charles  Simmons's  Scripture  Manual 
with  some  care,  and  am  free  to  say,  I  consider  it  eminently  adapted  to 
the  use  for  which  it  is  designed.  I  have  seen  no  Scripture  "help"  of 
this  class,  which  I  regard  as  so  happily  conceived  and  admirably  ar- 
ranged. It  bears  the  marks  throughout,  of  great  industry  and  good 
iudgment,  in  the  selection  and  arrangement  of  appropriate  texts,  under 
their  proper  heads. 

I  do  not  know  where  to  find  any  young  Timothy,  who  has  "  known 
the  Holy  Scriptures  so  well  from  a  child,"  as  not  to  be  aided  and  ben- 
efited, by  keeping  this  Manual  upon  his  table.  Nor  ought  the  help 
which  it  affords,  to  be  confined  exclusively  to  ministers'  studies. 
Teachers  of  Bible  Classes  and  Sabbath  Schools,  as  well  as  other  pious 
laymen  in  the  church,  who  love  to  study  the  word  of  God,  ought  to 
possess  it. 

From  Rev.  Albert  Barnes,  of  Philadelphia,  April  11,  1845. 

I  have  examined  with  some  care  Mr.  Simmons's  "  Scripture  Man- 
ual," and  regard  it  as  a  very  valuable  work.  It  is  evidently  composed 
with  great  care,  and  much  judgment  has  been  evinced  in  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  topics,  and  in  the  selection  of  texts  of  Scripture.  It  is  in- 
comparably superior  to  any  thing  of  the  kind  with  which  I  am  ac- 
quainted, and  its  extensive  circulation  and  use  cannot  but  have  a  hap- 
py influence.  It  is  in  itself  an  admirable  system  of  theology,  in  which 
there  can  be  no  error,  and  in  which  Christians  may  learn,  in  a  short 
compass,  what  are  the  leading  doctrines  of  religion,  and  what  are  their 
own  duties  and  privileges.  I  have  no  doubt  that  the  work  will  soon 
supersede  every  other  of  the  kind,  as  I  am  clearly  of  the  opinion  that 
it  should. 

From  Rev.  Dr.  Eddy,  of  Newark,  N.  J.,  April  8,  1845. 

I  have  examined  the  "  Scripture  Manual,"  by  the  Rev.  Charles 
Simmons,  and  can  most  cheerfully  recommend  it  as  unquestionably  the 
best  work  of  the  kind  that  has  been  published.  It  will  be  found  useful,  not 
only  to  clergymen  and  Sabbath  School  teachers,  but  to  all  who  seek  to 
make  themselves  familiar  with  the  truths  of  the  sacred  Scriptures. 
From  Dr.  Cogswell,  of  Gilmanton,  N.  H. 

The  Scripture  Manual,  by  Rev.  Charles  Simmons,  is  the  best  work 
of  the  kind  I  have  ever  seen.  The  subjects  which  -it  presents  are  im^ 
portant ;  and  are  well  illustrated  by  the  passages  of  Scripture  selected. 
This  book  should  be  the  companion  of  all,  as  it  affords  great  facility 
for  ascertaining  the  mind  and  will  of  God  on  the  greatest  subjects  in 
morals  and  religion. 


NOTICES   01    THE    WORK. 

From  Rev.  A.  Rankm,    W.  Stewartstown,  N.  H.,  Feb.  1851. 

The  general  circulation  of  the  Scripture  Manual  should  be  among  tha 
first  objects  before  the  American  church.  Every  pastor  and  missionary 
should  endeavor  to  put  it  in  every  family  in  their  respective  h'elds.  The 
plan  of  the  work  was  wisely  conceived,  and  has  been  admirably  executed. 
The  more  it  is  known,  the  more  it  will  be  desired.  All  need  it,  and  great 
multitudes  will  have  it,  as  soon  as  they  discover  its  plan  and  value. 
Christians  should  see  that  the  whole  world  has  it.  I  think  it  will  ulti- 
mately find  a  place  in  the  library  of  almost  every  believer  in  the  divin- 
ity of 'the  Bible. 

From  Rev.  Di  McEwen,  of  New  London,  Ct. 

In  order  and  symmetry,  I  think  the  Scripture  Manual  is  not  sur- 
passed by  any  other  work.  The  importance  of  the  book,  and  the  inge- 
nuity of  the  author  in  treating  articles  of  theology,  and  prevalent 
questions  in  ethics,  will  be  more  and  more  apparent  to  the  reader,  as 
he  progresses  in  reading  the  volume. 

From    Rev.   Mr.    Spring,  E.  Hartftnd,  Ct. 

The  Scripture  Manual  is  one  of  the  few  books  which  I  can  heartily 
commend.  It  is  an  able  and  judicious  arrangement  of  those  passages 
which  teach  the  doctrines  and  inculcate  the  duties  of  the  word  of  God. 
To  the  diligent,  and  especially  to  the  systematic  reader  of  the  Bible, 
and  to  the  Sabbath  school  teacher,  the  aid  it  will  render  is  above 
price. 

From  Professor  Goodrich,  of  New  Haven. 

.  I  have  examined  your  Scripture  Manual,  and  am  pleased  with  the 
plan.  There  is  a  great  deal  of  judgment  and  discrimination  in  the 
selection  of  topics,  and  the  development  of  truth.  You  have  succeeded 
excellently  in  avoiding  the  trammels  of  human  systems,  and  bringing 
out  the  mind  of  God  on  almost  every  important  topic. 

From  Rev.  Dr.  Edwards,  of  New  London,  Ct. 
The  Scripture  Manual  is  remarkable  for  its  order,  its  adaptedness  to 
the  times,  and  the  practical  aspect  in  which  it  presents  the  great  truth.* 
nf  God's  word.  On  all  important  subjects  it  is  an  ample  concordance 
of  the  Scriptures,  and  a  clear  and  authoritative  commentary  of  the 
Bible  upon  itself;  and  in  the  selection  and  arrangement  of  its  topics, 
it  goes  further  than  any  similar  work  towards  presenting  the  teachings 
of  Revelation  as  a  well-digested  science.  I  know  of  no  work  of  the 
kind  as  thoroughly  and  judiciously  prepared,  or  as  well  fitted  to  inter- 
est and  profit  in  the  study,  the  closet,  the  family,  or  the  Sabbath  School. 

From  Ziorfs  Herald,  (Methodist,)  Oct.,  1850. 

SCRIPTUBE  MANUAL.  —  The  undersigned  begs  leave  to  call  atten 
tion  to  this  work ;  and  by  doing  so  he  feels  that  he  is  conferring  *» 
special  favor  upon  all  lovers  of  the  Bible,  but  especially  upon  ministers 
and  Sabbath  Sdiool  instructors.  Many  similar  works  have  been  pub- 
lished, but  I  doubt  if  there  is  one  so  valuable  as  this.  Certainly,  I 
know  of  none.  Great  labor  has  been  bestowed  on  this  effort  of  Mr. 
Simmons.  His  study  and  research  have  been  patient  and  accurate, 
and  bating  a  little  doctrinal  peculiarity  in  the  arrangement  of  topics, 
no  discount  can  be  found  on  the  result  of  his  labors.  It  is  all  Scrip- 
ture, systematically  arranged/  In  an  important  and  good  sense,  it  is  a 
labor-saving  and  a  time-saving  book.  I  certainly  would  not  be  without 
it  on  any  account.  The  edition  I  would  recommend  is  that  of  1850. 
This  notice  is  entirely  unsolicited,  and  induced  by  a  desire  to  have 
others  share  in  the  pleasure  and  profit  which  I  am  enjoying  in  the  con- 
sultation of  the  book.  J.  D. 


EDITORIAL  NOTICES  OF  THE  SCRIPTURE  MANUAL 


From  the  New  En  grander. 

The  design  of  th  «  work  is,  to  furnish  scripture  proofs  of  the  doctrines  of  lieveJa, 
Uon,  the  duties  of  morality  and  religion,  and  of  all  the  institutions  of  Christianity; 
iv  fciui,  on  the  other  hand,  to  refute  religi  us  errors  by  the  same  authority.*  *  *  The 
lound  judgment  and  accurate  discrimination  with  which  this  plan  lias  been  car- 
rieJ  out,  are  worthy  of  praise.  Diligent  care  appears  to  have  been  taken  to  avoid 
Irrelevant  quotations,  and  to  select  as  proof  fhose  passages  only  which  directly 
assert,  or  at  least  plainly  implv,  the  truth  of  the  points  to  be  established.  The 
Trork  is  the  best  of  the  kind  within  our  knowledge. 

From  the  New  York  Observer. 

This  is  a  work  which  must  have  cost  the  compiler  a  vast  amount  of  labor,  and 
will  therefore,  as  its  title  shows,  be  a  labor  saving  machine.  *  *  *  Such  an 
arrangement,  executed  with  immense  toil  and  much  skill,  must  be  of  great  assist 
ance,  both  to  ministers  and  private  Christians,  and  we  are  not  surprised  that  dis 
tinguished  biblical  students  bestow  upon  the  work  their  highest  praise. 

From  the  New  York  Evangelitt. 

The  design  cf  this  volume  is  something  like  that  of  Gaston's  Collection,  though 
a  far  more  complete  and  able  work.  It  arranges  passages  of  Scripture  under  ap- 
propriate heads,  in  a  systematic  form,  covering  the  whole  Held  of  didactic  theol- 
ogy. It  is  most  full  on  the  most  important  points,  and  evinces  in  its  arrangement 
a  very  nice  skill,  and  great  familiarity  with  theological  systems.  The  author  has 
shown  great  industry  and  accuracy  in  the  compilation,  and  lias  a  right  to  congrat- 
ulate himself  upon  the  successful  'performance  of  a  much- needed  and  long-desired 
work. 

From  the  Newark  Daily  Advertiser. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  volumes  ever  offered  to  the  Christian  reader; 
certain! ;-.  and  beyond  comparison,  the  most  useful'compilation  of  Scripture  teach- 
ings of  which  we  nave  any  Knowledge.  It  presents,  in  fact,  a  methodical  and 
entire  system  of  Christian  duty  and  doctrine,  drawn  exclusively  from  the  sacred 
Tolume,  without  mutilation  or  a  word  of  comment,  and  so  arranged,  with  an 
alphabetical  index,  that  the  reader  may  sec  at  a  glance  the  whole  teaching  of  the 
oenptures  upon  tne  leaning  topics  or  tneological  and  moral  inquiry  — the  doc- 
trines and  duties  which  are  generally  held  to  be  of  primary  importance  to  us  all. 
With  this  Manual  in  his  hands,  no  man  need  hesitate  for  a  moment  as  to  the  teach- 
ing or  requirements  of  the  Bible  on  any  of  the  leading  subjects  affecting  our  reli- 
gious duties  and  interests. 

The  compiler  has  been  engaged  upon  the  work  for  many  years,  and  his  labor* 
have  been  carefully  revised  by  some  of  the  first  divines  of  our  country,  who  give 
tho  work  now  before  us  their  most  unqualified  approbation. 

From  a  Notice  in  the  Christian  Watchman,  Boston. 

In  selecting  and  arranging  texts  of  Scripture,  the  author  has  had  particular  ref- 
erence to  the  prevailing  errors  of  the  times,  and  has  adjusted  his  texts  to  meet 
them,  so  that  it  is,  to  a  great  degree,  a  book  for  the  times. 

From  the  Boston  Recorder. 

This  book  lias  met  with  a  measure  of  public  favor  and  patronage  which  indicates 
its  value.  Its  preparation  evinces  sound  judgment,  as  well  as  protracted  and  pa- 
tient labor.  It  is  an  epitome  of  the  Bible,  and  the  passages  illustrative  of  any 
particular  subject  are  so  arranged  as  greatlv  to  facilitate  the  study  of  the  Scrip- 
tures. To  ministers,  Sabbath  school  teachers,  and  families,  the  Manual  will  be  of 
essential  service,  as  the  experience  of  many  has  already  proved,  in  the  notices 
of  the  work  which  accompany  this  edition,  we  believe  ail  will  concur  who  use  the 
Scripture  Manual  sufficiently  to  know  its  worth. 

'From  the  Christian  Intelligencer,  (N.  Y.) 

Mr.  Simmons,  in  executing  this  work,  has  expended  a  treasure  of  toil,  and 
exerted  much  skill.  The  tribute  he  lias  thus  paid  to  the  doctrines  of  Inspiration, 
fully  entitles  him  to  the  gratitude  of  ail  who  reverence  and  study  the  Bible.  It  is 
a  complete  system  of  Divinity,  exhibited  in  the  very  language  of  the  Ilolv  Spirit, 
and  the  collation  is  so  extensive  as  to  form  a  synopsis  of  sacred  text.  The.  book 
will  be  of  great  value  to  ministers  of  the  gospel,  students  of  theology,  Sabbath 
school  teachers  and  scholars,  and  is  calculated  to  afford  much  facility  to  Christian 
families  in  the  study  of  the  Bible. 

Frcm  the  Christian  Observer,  Philadelphia. 

This  is  a  rich,  copious,  well-selected  and  well-arranged  text  book,  exhibiting  ths 
results  of  great  labor,  in  bringing  together  numerous  proof  texts,  strictly  allied  in 
their  meaning,  on  a  very  large,  number  of  subjects  —so  formed  as  to  present  in 
their  beautiful  symmetry  the  features  of  evangelical  truth.  It  is  justly  regarded 
BS  the  most  valuable  work  of  the  kind  ever  published  in  our  language,  and  we 
commend  it  to  the  attention  of  ministers,  Sunday  school  teachers,  and  all ' pevsen* 
*'ho  desire  the  aid  of  a  manual  in  acquiring  the  mos*  important  knowledge 


PREFACE  TO  THE  SECOND  STEREOTYPE  REVISION. 


THE  Bible  furnishes  very  ample  materials  for  all  needful 
moral  instruction,  reproof,  and  encouragement.  In  its  own  inim- 
itable language,  it  "  is  quick,  and  powerful,  and  sharper  than 
any  two-edged  sword — is  a  discerner  of  the  thoughts  and  in- 
tents of  the  heart" — "is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  reproof, 
for  correction,  for  instruction  in  righteousness :  that  the  man  of 
God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished  unto  all  good  works. 
But  the  compilation  of  a  convenient  Manual  of  proof  texts  from 
its  pages  has  been  unaccountably  neglected.  The  loose  man- 
ner in  which  Gaston,  and  others,  have  thrown  together  texts  of 
Scripture  for  this  purpose,  has  long  been  a  tax  upon  our  pa- 
tience. The  SCRIPTURE  MANUAL  owes  its  origin  to  a  convic- 
tion of  the  need  of  a  Text-Book,  that  should  assume  a  more 
convenient  order,  bear  more  effectually  against  the  modern  forms 
of  error  and  vice,  and  more  fully  and  fearlessly  declare  "  all  the 
counsel  of  God."  The  Editor  is  greatly  obliged  to  the  friends 
of  this  enterprise,  who  have  aided  in  the  preparation  or  circu- 
lation of  the  several  editions  and  revisions  of  the  work.  The 
present  revision  has  been  stereotyped  sooner  than  was  other- 
wise necessa?y,  in  order  to  embrace  the  improvements  and  ad- 
ditions made  during  the  last  five  years.  It  has  over  one  hund- 
red additional  topics,  a  much  more  full  arid  perfect  index,  a  triple 
or  quadruple  number  of  references  to  kindred  subjects,  together 
with  no  little  improvement  in  the  relevancy  of  its  proof  texts, 
and  order  of  the  work. 

This  Bible  Manual  of  select  proof  texts  was  cut  from 
the  pages  of  Bibles  in  the  most  common  use,  and  the  Manual 
may  be  depended  upon  as  accurate  Scripture.  The  italic  words 
are  also  preserved.  The  number  of  the  verses  is  given,  that 
the  reader  may  discover  any  omission  made,  of  passages  not 


10  PREFACE. 

in  point,  in  any  particular  extract.     Explanatory  words  are  in 
brackets. 

In  selecting  topics,  care  has  been  taken  to  embrace  those 
which  have  a  prominence  in  the  Bible,  and  which  in  all  ages 
have  been  considered  of  primary  importance  in  theological  and 
moral  inquiry.  Such  manifestly  are  those  which  relate  to  the 
perfections,  prerogatives,  designs,  providence,  and  law  of  God  — - 
the  character,  rights,  and  destiny  of  man  —  the  economy  of 
grace,  or  way  and  terms  of  salvation  through  Clirist  —  our 
essential  duties  towards  God  and  each  other,  and  civil  and 
religious  institutions. 

•Christian  nations  are  far  more  indebted  to  the  Bible  for  their 
elevation  above  heathenism,  than  is  commonly  believed.  The 
revealed  facts  respecting  God  and  his  designs  and  government  — 
the  precepts  of  his  law,  clothed  with  infinite  authority  —  the 
promises  of  his  grace,  and  the  threatenings  of  his  justice,  are 
ths  best  safeguards  against  disgraceful  and  ruinous  vices. 

It  is  believed  that  a  convenient  and  faithful  compilation  of 
proofs  from  the  Bible,  upon  its  weighty  and  practical  subjects, 
may  prove  one  of  the  most  effective  auxiliaries*  to  the  cause  of 
Christian  enterprise.  The  impressions  made  upon  the  public 
mind  in  favor  of  pure  and  undefiled  religion,  by  a  copious  and 
systematic  array  of  proof  texts,  in  a  convenient  and  popular 
form,  must  prove  a  most  powerful  incentive  to  virtue,  and 
restraint  upon  destructive  errors,  sins  and  vices. 

I  now  commit  the  success  of  this  work  to  the  overruling 
providence  of  that  Being  wrho  has  mercifully  sustained  and 
helped  me  during  its  preparation.  If  it  shall  tend  to  confirm 
the  public  mind  in  revealed  truth,  and  become  a  guard  against 
those  errors  and  vices  which  lead  to  death,  as  is  confidently 
hoped-  the  labor  of  preparing  it  will  not  have  been  in  vain 

CHARLES   SIMMONS 


INDEX. 


N.  B.  The  figures  in  this  Index,  and  .those  in  brackets  at  the  emi  of  many  of  the 
eectibns  in  this  work,  both  refer  to  the  number  of  the  sections,  or  topics,  which,  to 
avoid  confusion,  is  placed  on  the  top  of  the  pages,  and  correspond  with  those  that  occut 
upon  the  pages.  The  usual  paging  is  placed  at  the  bottom,  and  will  not  be  used.  A 
dash  between  figures,  signifies  inclusive :  for  example,  496 — 8,  includes  the  numbem 
496,  497,  and  498.  An  occasional  figure  in  a  parenthesis,  refers  to  some  specification 
under  the  foregoing  numbers,  which  rarely  occurs :  for  example,  17,(2,)  refers  to 
the  second  specification  under  the  seventeenth  topic,  or-  section.  The  reader  will  be 
more  sure  to  find  the  subject  desired,  by  looking  for  the  principal  word  first —  by  look- 
ing for  the  noun  before  the  verb,  and  both  noun  and  verb  before  the  adjective:  for 
example,  for  Divine  Teaching,  look  for  Teaching,  Divine ;  and  for  Perfections  of  God, 
look  for  God's  Perfections. 


Ability  of  God  to  sanctify,  588. 

u  of  man  to  do  right,  421. 

Abrahamic  church,  116. 

"  covenant,  117—121. 

Acceptance  with  God,  583-4. 

ACTIVITY  required,  1. 

"  in  conversion,  600. 

Adam's  fall,  157. 

"  effects  of,  158. 

Adoption  of  believers,  584. 

Adultery  forbidden,  402 — 5. 

AFFLICTIONS,  common,  2. 

u  from  God,  3. 

"  benefits  of,  4. 

"  of  the  righteous,  short,  5. 

"  divine  support  under,  6. 

"  demand  sympathy,  7. 

11  try  mankind,  8. 

"  often  misimproved,  9. 

AGED  PERSONS,  10. 

Agency  of  God,  264—7. 

"  of  the  Spirit,  347,  594—6. 

u  moral,  271,  329,  373,  600. 

Almsgiving  required,  406-7,  526. 

Amusement,  see  Mirth,  479. 

ANGELS,  numerous,  11. 

"  how  employed,  12. 

ANGELS,  APOSTATE,  13. 

"  expressive  names  of,  14. 

"  character  and  employment  of,  15. 

"  devices  of,  16. 

u  suggestions  af,  17. 

'*  to^bc  resisted,  18." 

sin  and  folly  of,  735. 


Apostasy,  original,  13,  157 

':  general,  to  come,  86. 

APOSTATES  warned,  19. 

"  hard  to  reclaim,  20. 

"  were  they  regenerated  *  21. 

Apostles,  97—100. 

ATHEISM,  22. 

Atonement,  576—9. 

Backbiting  forbidden,  729. 

BACKSLIDERS,  23. 

"  Prone  to  murmur,  24. 

"  insensible  of  their  state,  25. 

"  walk  in  darkness,  26. 

"  threats  against,  27. 

"  called  to  repentance,  28. 

"  need  re- con  version,  29. 

i:  when  turned,  heartily  confess,  30 

BAPTISM,  Mosaic,  31. 

"  figurative,  32. 

"  of  John,  33,  34. 

"  of  Christ,  by  John,  35. 

"  instituted  by  Christ,  36. 

<;  proper  administrators  of,  37. 

"  proper  subjects  of,  38. 

"  mode  of,  39 

Beauty  of  God,  229. 

"  of  Zion.  672.' 

Beneficence  required,  406. 

Benevolence  of  God,  224, 

"  of  Christ,  56—60. 

"of  saints,  661. 

"  enjoined  upon  all,  406 

"  disinterest^  **3. 


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INDEX. 


BIBLE  inspired,  40. 

"  the  everlasting  truth.  41. 

"  will  all  be  fulfilled,  42. 

'  proved  by  miracles,  43. 

:*  proved  by  propliccy,  44. 

"  its  internal  evidence,  45. 

"  our  standard  of  faith,  46. 

"  the  true  means  of  grace,  47 

"  to  be  studied  and  taught,  48. 

"  a  written  revelation,  49. 

"  not  to  be  perverted,  50. 

"  all  of  it  profitable,  51. 

Bishops,  to  instruct,  etc.,  101,  447. 

Blasphemy  forbidden,  718 — 72C. 

Blessedness  of  God,  215.  223, 

"  of  heaven,  339,  340,  672. 

Blindness  of  sinners,  707. 

Boasting  exemplified,  703. 

"  of  saints  excluded,  668. 

Boldness  exemplified.  460. 

Brotherly  love  required,  111. 

Call  to  preach,  449. 

Calling,  effectual,  597. 

CAUTIONS  AND  WARNINGS : 

"  against  apostasy,  19. 

"      "        backsliding,  23. 

"      "        covetousness,  137. 

*  "         bad  company,  179. 

"       "        error  and  errorists.  177. 

"       u        intemperance,  366. 

"      "         lewdness,  405. 

"       "         perverting  Scripture,  50. 

"      "        false  teachers,  477. 

a      "        the  devices  of  Satan,  18. 

"       "        soul-murder,  555. 

"       "        suretyship,  717. 

u      "        tempters  and  temptation, 

724. 

"       "        trusting  in  man,  1 70. 
u       "        self-deception,  704. 
"       "        unrighteousness,  733. 
"       "         worldly  idols,  741-2. 
See  also  Threats,  in  this  Index. 
Censoriousncss  forbidden,  729. 
Charity,  see  Love,  412 — 414. 
"  see  also  Liberality,  406 — 408. 
Chastisement  of  saints,  2—4. 
'•'  of  children,  494. 
Chastity  required,  404-5 
CHEERFULNESS,  52. 
CHILDREN,  duties  of,  53. 
'  correction  of,  54. 

*  sometimes  pious.  55. 
CHRIST'S  EXAMPLE,  56. 
'  obedience  to  God,  57. 

1  self-denial,  58. 


"  deadness  to  the  world,  59 

"  love  to  man,  60. 

"  condescension,  61. 

u  meekness,  etc ,  62. 

"  diligence,  63. 

"  prayerfulness,  64. 

"  preaching.  65. 

"  reproving,  66. 

"  temporary  reputation,  67 

"  sufferings  and  death,  68. 

CHRISTS  HUMANITY,  63 

u  dependence,  70. 

"  son-ship,  71. 

"  subjection  to  God,  72. 

"  preeminence,  73. 

CHRIST'S  DIVINITY,  74. 

"  equality  wiih  God,  75. 

"  divine  attributes,  76. 

"  divine  works,  77,  78. 

"  divine  honors,  79,  80. 

"  mystery  asserted,  81. 

*  final  triumph.  82. 

CHRIST'S  KINGDOM,  83. 

"  nature  of,  84. 

generally  opposed,  85.  8K 
"  wjll  overthrow  its  enemies,  8* 
"  and  excite  joy,  88. 
li  warns  the  wicked,  89. 
"  its  certain  triumph,  90. 
"  its  duration,  91. 
CHURCH,  design  of,  92. 

foundation  of.  93. 
"  is  greatly  beloved,  94. 

is  safe,  95. 

its  Head,  96. 

CHURCH  OFFICERS: 
"  apostles,  97 — 100. 
"  pastors,  teachers,  etc.,  101. 
::  deacons,  102. 
"  elders,  plurality  of,  103. 
CHURCH  ORDINANCES: 
u  baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supp« 

104. 

"  preparation  for,  105. 
'  privilege  of,  106. 
"  should  lie  observed,  107. 
CHURCH  ORDER,  ETC.: 
"  an  early  Convention,  108. 
•'  discipline,  109. 
"  rules  for  edification,  110. 
"  love  and  fellowship,  111. 
"  disfellowship,  112. 
CHURCH  UNITY,  113. 
"  not  to  be  rudely  broken,  114, 
"  its  proper  limits,  115. 
"  root  and  branches,  US. 


INDEX. 


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CHURCH  ABRAHAMIC : 

"  its  covenant,  117,  118. 

;i  its  seal,  1 1 9. 

"  its  covenant  blessings,  120. 

"  ns  covenant  permanent,  121. 

Circumcision,  119. 

Civil  government,  310 — 319. 

Commandments,  ten,  281. 

COMPANIONS,  122. 

Compassion  to  sufferers,  7,  526. 

"  of  God,  225,  522. 

"  of  Christ,  60. 

Complacency  of  God,  504. 

"  of  saints  in  God,  657. 

"  of  saints  in  each  other,  111. 

Condescension  required,  123. 

"  of  God,  228. 

"  of  Christ,  61. 

Conditions,  see  Tennis. 

Confession  of  sin,  124. 

CONSCIENCE,  125. 

"  may  be  seared,  126. 

"  often  misinformed,  127. 

"  will  not  always  sleep,  128. 

"  demands  obedience,  129. 

"  should  be  respected,  130: 

"  causes  comfort  or  pain,  131. 

Consequences,  belong  to  God,  659. 

Consideration  required,  132. 

Contempt  and  scorn,  673. 

Contending  for  truth,  188. 

Contention  sinful,  735 — 7. 

Contentment,  a  duty,  133. 

Contrast,  (law  and  gospel,)  306. 

"  saints  and  sinners,  645 — 656. 

Controversy,  God's,  230. 

"  with  God",  272,  695. 

Conversion  necessary,  589. 

"  of  the  Jews,  382. 

Conviction  of  sin,  590. 

COURAGE  required,  134. 

COURTESY  required,  135. 

Covenant  of  redemption,  575. 

"  with  Abraham.  117—121. 

Covenanting  with  God,  502. 

COVETOUSNESS,  136. 

"  prohibited,  137. 

"  punished.  138. 

"  evils  of,  408. 

CREATION  produced,  139. 

"  time  employed  in,  140. 

"  of  the  orbs,"  for  lights,  141. 

"  indicates  wisdom,  142. 

Crimes,  capital.  315,  316. 

Crucifixion  of  Christ,  68. 

Cruelty  of  sinners,  701. 


Cruelty  to  servants  forbidden,  fV?9. 

"  of  warriors,  734. 

Custom,  its  power,  143. 

Darkness,  works  of,  167. 

Day  of  judgment,  383 — 390. 

Deacons  appointed,  102. 

DEATH,  by  sin,  144. 

"  the  lot  of  all,  145. 

"  time  of  appointed,  146. 

"  ordered  by  God,  147. 

';  soon  approaches,  148. 

"  often  sudden,  149. 

"  the  end  of  earth,  150. 

"  late  in  life,  desirable,  151. 

"  destroys  not  the  soul,  152. 

"  fear  of  overcome,  153. 

"  to  be  patiently  waited  for,  154. 

"  dreadful  to  the  wicked,  155. 

"  demands  preparation,  156. 

Death,  spiritual,  165. 

Death,  the  second,  563. 

"  in  impenitence,  564. 

"  of  false  hopes,  590. 

Decalogue,  281 — 3. 

Deceivers,  16,  474. 

Deceit  of  sinners,  702. 

Deceiving  ourselves,  704. 

Decrees  of  God,  249—258. 

Dependence  on  God,  261 — 3. 

"  for  sanctification,  594 — 6. 

"  in  using  means,  434. 

"  consistent  with  freedom,  271. 

«  of  Christ,  70. 

DEPRAVITY— the  fall,  157. 

"  consequences  of,  158. 

;i  guilt  of,  personal,  159. 

"  its  hateful  nature,  160. 

"  its  connection  with  law,  161. 

"  not  founded   in   mere  ignorance 

162. 

"  its  universality,  163. 
"  its  native  origin,  164. 
"  its  total  dominion,  165. 
"  its  strength  and  obstinacy,  166. 
"  its  works  of  darkness,  167.. 
"  its  restraints,  168. 
"  its  perpetuity,  169. 
"  makes  men  untrusty,  170. 
N.  B.  —  See  also  Sinners,  688 — 710. 
Despondency  reproved,  171. 
Devices  of  Satan,  16. 
Devil,  character  of,  14 — 17. 
"  to  be  resisted,  18. 
"  will  be  defeated,  277. 
Devotion  to  God  required,  295L 
Diet,  see  Food.  199. 


14 


INDEX. 


Dignity  of  man,  419 — 422. 

u  of  the  saints,  672. 

Diligence,  see  Activity,  1. 

Directions  to  sinners,  601. 

Discipline  of  the  church,  109. 

Discretion  required,  172. 

Disfellowship,  112,  177,  477. 

Dishonesty  forbidden,  732. 

Disinterestedness,  413 — 15. 

"  of  Christ,  56. 

41  of  saints,  661. 

Disobedience  of  sinners,  691. 

"  to  parents,  punished,  494. 

Divinity  of  the  Father,  212—248.    . 

"  of  the  Son,  74—82.  - 

"  of  the  Spirit,  346. 

Divisions  and  separations,  114. 

Divorce'  discountenanced,  427. 

Dress,  precepts  on,  173. 

Drunkenness  forbidden,  366. 

Earth,  to  be  destroyed,  386. 

Economy  required,  172. 

Effectual  calling,  597. 

Edification,  rules  for,  110. 

Egotism  forbidden,  703. 

Elders,  to  teach,  101. 

"  authority  of,  455. 

"  plurality  of,  when  needed,  103. 

Election,  national,  253. 

14  individual,  254. 

Enmity  against  God,  690,  740. 

ENVY  forbidden,  174. 

Equality,  ministerial,  101. 

"  of  rights,  631—5. 

ERROR  coiTupting,  175. 

"  tries  mankind,  176. 

Errorists  to  be  avoided,  177. 

Evangelists,  101. 

Evidence  of  piety,  602. 

"  of  true  faith,  186. 

Evil,  moral,  overruled,  267-B. 

EXAMPLE  required,  178. 

"  precepts  on,  179. 

"  of  Christ,  56—66. 

Excommunication,  109. 

Excuses  of  sinners,  373,  706. 

Exercises  of  the  heart,  329. 

14  sinful  or  holy,  505. 

Expediency  of  doing  right,  286,  630. 

11  of  maintaining  truth,  433. 

14  of  civil  government,  311. 

Expostulations  divine,  371. 

Extortion  forbidden,  733. 

Extravagance  forbidden,  180. 

FAITH,  nature  of,  181. 

u  counted  for  righteousness.  182. 


Faith  in  Christ  necessary,  183. 

"  exemplified,  184. 

"  effects  of,  185. 

"  evidence  of,  186. 

"  should  be  strong,  187. 

"  contending  for,  188. 

"  of  miracles,  189,  190. 

44  often  spurious  and  ruinous,  191, 

Eall  of  man,  157. 

Falsehood,  see  Lying,  416.- 

FASTING  acceptable,  192. 

"  examples  of,  193. 

"  often  spurious,  194. 

Faults  reproved,  610.  611. 

Fear  of  God,  required,  290. 

"  of  man  forbidden,  460. 

Fellowship  with  God,  657. 

44  with  saints,  111 — 113. 

"  with  errorists,  177,  477. 

FEMALE  INDUSTRY,  195. 

"  piety  and  kindness,  196. 

"  subordination  and  speaking,  197 

Fighting  forbidden,  735,  736. 

Fight  of  faith,  738. 

Firmness  required,  712. 

FLATTERY,  common,  198. 

44  characteristic  of  sinners,  702. 

FOOD,  precepts  on,  199. 

Folly  of  sin,  733. 

FOOLS  described,  200. 

FORBEARANCE,  201,  737. 

"  of  God,  227. 

"  often  abused,  202. 

Forgetting  God  reproved,  692. 

FORGIVENESS,  DIVINE,  583. 

"  required,  203. 

Formality  unavailing,  191. 

Fornication  forbidden,  404. 

Fraud  forbidden,  732. 

Free  agency,  271,  329,  555-6,  600. 

Free  inquiry,  632. 

FRIENDSHIP,  true,  204. 

"  spurious,  205. 

Gentleness  required,  499. 

"  exemplified,  62,  660. 

Glorifying  God,  300,  301 

Glory  of  God,  214,  277. 

44  of  Christ,  82. 

"  of  saints  in  heaven,  672. 

Gluttony  reproved,  199. 

GOD  seen  by  intuition,  206. 

"  made  known  by  his  works,  207. 

"  a  moral  agent,  208. 

"  his  chief  end,  209. 

44  his  mode  of  existence,  210,  211. 


INDEX. 


15 


GOD'S  ATTRIBUTES : 

rt  eternity,  212. 

"  foreknowledge,  213. 

"  greatness  and  supremacy,  214. 

"  essential  happiness,  215. 

"invisibility,  216. 

"immutability,  217. 

"  omnipotence,  218. 

"  omniscience,  219. 

<;  omnipresence,  220. 

"  self  existence,  221. 

"  natural  wisdom,  222. 

GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION: 

"  blessedness,  223. 

"  benevolence,  224. 

"  compassion,  225. 

"  faithfulness,  226. 

•'  forbearance,  227. 

4  goodness,  228. 

1  holiness  and  beauty,  229. 

''  holy  hatred  of  iniquity,  230. 

'  impartiality,  231. 

'  justice  and  righteousness,  232. 

'  mercy  and  kindness,  233. 

"  sovereignty  and  independence,  234. 

«  truth,  235. 

"  vindicative  justice,  236-7. 

<'  zeal,  238. 

GOD'S  PREROGATIVES: 

<!  to  own  us  as  his  property,  239. 

"  to  fix  natural  law,  240. 

"  to  give  supreme  moral  law,  241. 

"  to  regenerate  or  not,  242. 

"  to  employ  tempters,  243. 

"  to  require  human  life,  244. 

"  to  set  up  rulers  to  scourge  us,  245 

"  to  visit  iniquity,  246. 

"  to  use  men  instrumentally,  247. 

"  to  vindicate  himself,  248. 

GOD'S  PURPOSES,  best  249. 

"  eternal  and  immutable,  250. 

"  universal  and  particular,  251. 

"  include  moral  evils,  252. 

"  include  national  election,  253. 

"  include  individual  election,  254. 

"  place  election  prior  to  faith,  255. 

"  include  vessels  of  wrath,  256. 

u  include  means  and  ends,  257. 

"  encourage  the  use  of  means,  258. 

GOD'S  PROVIDENCE: 

"  nature  and  efficacy  of,  259. 

"  extent  of,  260.  • 

"  supplies  our  wants,  261. 

"  upholds  all  creatures,  262. 

u  preserves  all,  263. 

"  governs  the  heart,  264. 


"  uses  moral  instruments,  265. 

"  controls  popular  favor,  266. 

"  controls  moral  evils,  267. 

"  brings  good  out  of  evil,  268. 

"  approves  not  sin,  269. 

"  lias  motives  above  ours,  270. 

"  disturbs  not  our  freedom,  271. 

"  objections  against,  272-3. 

"  wonders  of,  274. 

"  incomprehensible,  275. 

"  makes  men  know  the  Lord,  276 

"  will  secure  his  glory,  277. 

"  a  solid  ground  of  joy,  278. 

"  demands  attention,  279. 

GOD'S  LAW,  supreme,  280. 

"  the  Decalogue,  281. 

"  its  promulgation,  282. 

"  summaries  of,  283. 

"  very  sacred,  284. 

"  requires  perfection,  285. 

"  is  reasonable,  286. 

"  its  penalty,  287. 

"  requires  true  love  to  God,  288-9. 

"  requires  the  fear  of  God,  290-1. 

"  re.quires  trust  in  God,  292 — 4. 

"  requires  supreme  devotion,  295. 

"  requires  joy  in  God,  296-7. 

"  requires  submission,  298-9. 
requires  honoring  God,  300-1. 

GOD'S   MORAL   GOVERN 
MENT: 

"  requires  obedience,  302. 

"  punishes  disobedience,  303. 

GOSPEL,  its  origin,  304. 

*'  its  gracious  design,  305. 

'  its  distinctive  terms,  306. 
"  its  plan  comprehensive,  307. 
"  its  high  standard  of  duty,  308. 
';  its  fearful  penalty,  309. 
"  its  provisions,  576 — 585,  672. 

Government  moral,  302. 
GOVERNMENT  CIVIL,  310. 
"expedient  and  necessary,  311. 
"  demands  qualified  rulers,  312. 
"  includes  duties  for  rulers,  313. 
"  includes  duties  for  subjects,  311 
"  its  penalty  for  crimes,  315,  316. 
"  its  penalty  for  treason,  317. 
"  its  wicked  rulers  injurious,  318. 
"  sometimes  to  be  resisted,  319. 
Grace  of  Gocl,  233,  305,  586. 
"  opposed  by  sinnprs,  696 
Gratitude  exemplified,  320 
Gravity  required,  711. 
Grief,  divine,  230. 
"  of  saints,  662, 


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INDEX. 


Habit,  see  custom,  143. 
Hands,  laying  on  of,  399 — 400. 
HAPPINESS  sensual,  321. 
w  intellectual,  322. 
;'  of  self-denial,  323. 
"  of  holy  obedience,  324. 
u  of  loving  God,  325. 
"  of  trusting  in  God,  326. 
*  of  a  good  conscience,  327. 
of  heaven,  328,  339,  672. 
"  of  God,  215,  223. 
HEART,  voluntary,  329. 
u  sometimes  divided,  330. 
"  has  moral  qualities,  331. 
"  its  controlling  influence,  332. 
"  sincerity  of  demanded,  333. 
"  divine  control  of,  264. 
Heathenism  described,  359. 
HEAVEN,  a  place,  334. 
*:  its  pure  light,  335. 
"  its  perfect  holiness,  336. 
"  its  everlasting  rest,  337. 
"  its  nearness  to  God,  338. 
"  its  pure  happiness,  339. 
"  its  high  rewards,  340,  672. 
u  its  perpetuity,  341. 
"  its  rewards,  unmerited,  342. 
HELL,  a  place  of  fire,  343. 
"  its  dreadful  misery,  573. 
•  "  its  degradation,  574. 
Heresies,  see  error,  176. 
HOLINESS,  value  of,  344. 
'•  of  Gv,d,  229,  2.30. 
HOLY  SPIRIT,  345. 
"  his  divinity,  346. 
'•  his  official  work,  347. 
"  sinning  against,  348. 
u  judicial  departure  of,  349. 
l;  promised  believers,  350. 
'4  outpouring  of,  620. 
4>  agency  of,  594 — 6. 
Home,  keeping  at,  351. 
Honesty  required,  629. 
'•  rewards  of,  630. 
"  of  saints,  659. 
Honoring  God  required,  300. 
HOPE  IN  GOD,  292—4,  352. 
u  full  assurance  of.  353. 

HOSPITALITY;  a  duty,  354. 

u  examples  of,  355. 
Humanity  of  Christ,  69. 
Human  nature,  untrustv,  1 70. 
HUMILITY,  nature  of,  356. 
u  required  and  encouraged,  357. 
Hypocrisy  exemplified,  702. 


IDLENESS  reproved,  358. 
"  of  sinners,  709. 
IDOLATRY  portrayed,  359. 
"  its  gods  a  cheat,  36*0. 
"  its  worship  forbidden,  361. 
"  provoking  to  God.  362. 
"  of  sinners,- 698-9.' 
"  worldly,  742. 
IGNORANCE,  sin  of,  363. 
"  of  sinners,  "07,  739. 
Illumination  of  saints,  598. 
Image  worship  forbidden,  361. 
Immortality  of  the  soul,  422. 
Impartiality  required,  629. 
Imperfection  of  saints,  507. 
Inability,  moral,  166. 
Inactivity  reproved,  1. 
Incarnation  of  Christ,  69. 
Inconsidcration  reproved,  132. 
Indolence  reproved,  1,  358. 
Industry  required,  1. 
"  of  Christ,  63. 
Inexpediency  of  sin,  733. 
Infidelity  and  Atheism,  22. 
Ingratitude,  205. 
"  of  sinners,  701. 
Inspiration  of  Bible,  40. 
Instability,  364. 
INTEMPERANCE,  365. 
"  forbidden  —  penalty  of,  366. 
"  liquor-sellers  reproved,  367. 
"  wisdom  of  abstinence,  368. 
"  public  men  especially  charged, 
Intercession  of  Christ,  516. 
INVITATIONS,  370. 
"  with  expostulations,  371. 
"  sincerely  made,  372. 
"  rejected  by  sinners,  373. 
Irony,  examples  of,  374. 
Jesus,  see  Christ,  56. 
JEWS,  numerous,  375. 
"their  territory,  376. 
"  their  dispersion,  377. 
"  their  return  to  Palestine,  378. 
"  obstacles  removed,  379. 
"  enlarged  possessions,  380. 
'•  their  future  trials,  381. 
'  their  conversion,  382. 
Joy  in  God  required,  296. 
JUDGMENT,  general,  383. 
"  its  design,  384. 
"  its  suddenness.  385.. 
*:  its  final  conflagration.  386 
"  its  final  separations.  387. 
"  its  final  Judge,  388. 
"  its  particular  disclosure*,  589. 


INDEX 


17 


"  its  final  decisions,  390. 
Judicial  visitations,  349,  497. 
Tusticc  and  equity  required,  G29. 
"  towards  servants  required.  679. 
"  of  God,  232. 
"  vindicative,  236-7. 
Justification  by  faith,  583. 
Kindness  required,  354,  610,  715. 
Kingdom  of  Christ,  83. 
KNOWLEDGE  required,  391. 
'  benefits  of,  392. 
u  essential  to  true  love,  393. 
'•  admits  of  certainty,  394. 
"  how  attained,  395. 
"  to  be  imparted,  396. 
"  of  ourselves  required,  397. 
"  more  perfect  hereafter,  398. 
"  intuitive,  206,  420. 
Laughter  and  mirth,  479. 
Law  of  God,  280—287. 
LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS,  399. 
"  in  working  miracles,  400. 
u  in  giving  charges,  401. 
Levity,  sinful,  479. 
LEWDNESS,  frequent,  402 
"  deceitful  and  alluring,  403. 
w  sinful  and  forbidden,  404. 
"  guilt  and  condemnation  of,  405. 
LIBERALITY,  duty  of,  406. 
'  examples  of,  407. 
;  rewards  of,  408. 
Licentiousness,  402. 
Light,  sinning  against,  309. 
'  of  nature,  207. 
Long  suffering  of  God,  227. 
Lord's  supper,  104. 
LOVE  TO  GOD,  288. 
'  our  primary  duty,  409. 
'  reasons  for,  410. 
'  often  spurious,  411. 
LOVE  TO  MAN,  412. 
LOVE  DISINTERESTED,  413. 
"  examples  of,  414. 
u  rewards  of,  415. 
"  of  God,  94,  224,  585,  672. 
"  of  Christ,  60,  370—372. 
"  to  the  brethren  required,  111. 
Lowliness  required,  482. 
"  of  Christ,  62. 
LYING  prevalent,  416. 
'  forbidden,  417. 
1    offensive  to  God,  418. 
MAN'S  COMMON  ORIGIN,  419. 
"  power  of  intuition.  420. 
K  power  of  reason,  421. 
li  immortality,  422 


MARRIAGE,  423- 

"  directions  respecting,  424. 
"  its  mutual  duties,  425. 
"  forbids  polygamy,  426. 
"  forbids  divorce,  427. 
MEANS  OF  GRACE,  428. 
"  use  of  indispensable,  429. 

preaching,  the  principal.  430. 
"  use  of  encouraged,  431. 
"  success  in  using,  432. 
"  superiority  of  the  true,  433. 
"  made  effectual  by  God's  Oinnipo 

tence,  434. 

"  their  effects,  different,  435. 
"  use  of  sometimes  hopeless,  436 
Means  and  ends  connected.  257. 
Meditation  exemplified,  665. 
MEEKNESS  required,  437. 
"  encouraged,  438. 
"  examples  of,  439. 
"  of  Christ,  62. 
"  of  saints,  660. 
Mercy  of  God,  233. 
MILLENNIUM  on  earth,  440. 
"  its  holiness,  441. 
"  its  peace  and  unity,  442. 
"  its  light  and  knowledge,  443. 
"  its  general  prosperity,  444.    . 
;'  its  great  enjoyment,  445. 
"  contrasted  with  former  times,  446 
MINISTRY,  design  of,  447. 
"  divinely  appointed,  448. 
"  call  to  preach,  449. 

ordination  of  ministers,  450 
"  oriental  priesthood,  451. 
"  primitive  preacliing,  452. 
"  qualifications  for,  453. 
"  expressive  names  of,  454. 
"  authority  of,  455-6. 
MINISTERS'  DUTIES, 
"  to  take  heed  to  themselves,  369 

457. 

"  to  preach  faithfully,  458. 
"  to  be  inoffensive,  459. 
"  to  be  fearless,  460. 
"  to  point  out  sins,  461. 
"  to  discriminate,  462. 
"  to  pray  for  others,  463. 
"  to  be  devoted  to  the  calling,  464 
Ministerial  parity,  101. 
MINISTERIAL  CALLING. 
"  responsibleness,  465. 
"  temptations,  466. 
"  trials,  467. 

lt  success  in  preaching,  468-9. 
u  rewards,  470. 


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INDEX 


*  demands  prayer   and    sympathy, 

471. 

"  pecuniary  support,  472. 
MINISTERS  OE  SATAN, 

very  numerous,  473. 

very  deceitful,  474. 

cruel  and  dangerous,  475. 

much  sought  after,  476. 

to  be  avoided,  477. 

ruin  themselves,  and  others,  478. 
Miracles,  prove  the  Bible,  43. 
MIRTH  AND  LAUGHTER,  479. 
MISSIONS  appointed,  480. 
"  encouraged,  481. 
MODESTY  required,  482. 
"  in  good  works,  483. 
"  of  Christ,  62. 
Moral  agency  of  God,  208. 
"  of  mankind,  271. 
Moral  evils  controlled,  267. 
"  government,  302-3. 
"  inability,  166. 
"  necessity,  271. 
Murmurs  of  sinners,  700. 
Mystery  of  Christ  and  gospel,  81. 
"  of  Providence,  275> 
Names  of  Christ,  74. 
"  of  ministers,  454. 
"  of  saints  and  sinners,  646. 
u  of  angels  apostate,  14. 
NATIONAL  BODIES,  484. 
"  promises  to  the  good,  485. 
"  threats  to  the  bad,  486. 
Natural  ability,  600,  601,  421. 
Necessity,  moral,  271. 
Neutrality,  a  mere  pretence,  487. 
Oaths  of  confirmation,  720. 
Obedience  of  Christ,  57. 
"  to  God,  evidence  of  piety,  602. 
"  our  title  to  pardon  and  life,  302 
"  of  children  to  parents,  53. 
:<  to  magistrates  enjoined,  313. 
Objections  against  God,  272, 
Objectors  reproved,  273. 
Obligation  denied,  705. 
Offence  to  be  avoided,  459. 
Opposition  to  God,  740. 
"  to  Christ.  85,  86. 
14  to  ministers,  467. 
"  to  saints,  511,  740. 
OPPRESSION,  488. 
"  effects  of,  489. 
"  displeasing  to  God,  490. 
"  infatuates  oppressors,  491. 
K  threats  against,  523. 
Oi  linances  of  the  gospel,  104 — 7. 


Ordination  of  ministers,  450, 
Ornaments  in  dress,  173. 
Ostentation  exemplified,  703. 
Overcoming  evil  with  good,  737. 
PARENTAL  DUTIES, 
•'  to  set  good  examples,  492. 
"  to  instruct  and  govern  children. 
493. 

to  chastise  for  disobedience,  494. 
"  to  provide  for  children,  495. 
"  happy  result  of  faithfulness,  496 
'•  sad  result-of  unfaithfulness,  497 
Partiality  forbidden,  526. 
PATIENCE  required,  498. 
"  of  Christ,  62. 
PEACE  required,  499. 
"  in  believing,  666. 
"  with  God,  582. 
Peace-makers,  (false,)  500. 
PENALTY  OE  THE  LAW,  237 
"  of  the  gospel,  309. 

of  civil  laws,  315,  316. 
"  of  disobeying  parents,  494. 
PERFECTION,  duty  of,  501. 
"  pledged  in  covenants,  502. 
;;  of  saints,  503-4. 
11  of  true  love,  505. 
;'  millennial,  506. 
'  inconstancy  of,  in  saints,  507 
"  united  with  trials,  508-9. 
"  in  pretence,  510. 
PERSECUTION,  511. 
"  of  Christ,  68. 
"  of  faithful  ministers,  467. 
"  followed  by  a  triumph,  512. 
Persecutors  humbled,  513. 
PERSEVERANCE,  514. 
"  divinely  promised,  515. 
"  prayed*  for  b}  Christ,  516. 
';  sealed  by  the  Spirit,  517. 
Piety,  evidence  of,  602. 
"  in  early  life,  55. 
Pity,  divine,  to  the  poor,  522. 
Pleasures,  sensual,  675. 
"  mirthful,  479. 
Politeness  and  courtesy,  135. 
Polygamy  forbidden.  426. 
Poor,  see  poverty,  52i. 
POPERY  predicted,  518. 
w  false  claim  of,  519. 
"  fearful  end  of,  520. 
Popular  favor  from  God,  266 
"  bestowed  upon  Christ,  67. 
POVERTY,  its  evils,  521. 
"  excites  God's  pity,  522. 
"  oppression  of,  forbidden,  523. 


INDEX. 


14  united  with  grace,  524. 

"  will  triumph  over  tyrants,  525. 

<%  calls  for  present  aid,  526. 

;t  relieving  it  encouraged,  527. 

PRAISE  TO  GOD,  528. 

"  with  devout  feelings,  529. 

PRAYER,  important,  530. 

"  in  secret,  required,  531. 

"  mental,  exemplified,  532. 

"  verbal  and  audible  required.  533. 

"  with  love  to  God,  534. 

"  vith  faith  in  God,  535! 

"  vith  submission  to  God,  536. 

"  vith  humble  confession,  537. 

"  vith  a  supreme  regard  for  God,  538. 

"  vith  forgiveness,  539. 

"  with  perseverance,  540. 

"  in  Christ's  name,  541. 

'•  with  godly  sincerity,  542. 

"  with  devout  sympathy,  543. 

"  postures  in,  544. 

"  efficacy  of,  545. 

"  of  sinners,  not  heard,  546. 

"  neglected  by  sinners,  547. 

"  neglect  of,  threatened,  548. 

Prayerfulness  of  Christ,  64. 

"  of  saints,  665. 

PREACHING,  by  Christ,  65. 

"  faithfully,  458. 

u  primitive  mode  of,  452. 

"  the  primary  means  of  grace,  430. 

"  success  of,  468-9. 

Prejudice  forbidden,  526. 

Presumption  of  sinners,  710. 

PRIDE,  common,  549. 

"  offensive  to  God.  550. 

"  tends  to  a  fall,  551. 

t:  of  sinners,  696. 

PROBATION,  552. 

"  limited  to  this  life,  553. 

{t  includes  dangers  eternal,  554. 

"  determines  our  final  state,  555. 

"  its  awards  accord  with  deeds,  556. 

Procrastination,  710,  727. 

Prodigality  forbidden,  180. 

Profanity  forbidden,  718. 

Profession  of  religion,  107. 

PROMISES  CONDITIONAL: 

"  to  faith  in  Christ,  183. 

"to  the  fear  of  God,  291. 

M  to  humility,  357. 

u  to  liberality,  408. 

'•  to  loving  God,  289. 

M  tc  meekness,  438. 

*  to  obedience,  302,  485. 

H  to  parental  fidelity,  496. 


"  to  perseverance,  514. 

"  to  prayer,  545. 

;i  to  repentance,  607. 

t%  to  reprovers,  610. 

"  to  righteousness,  630. 

"  to  sabbath  keeping,  642. 

"  to  searching  the  Bible,  48. 

"  to  self-denial,  674. 

"  to  sympathy  with  the  oppressed 

686. 

"  to  trust  in  God,  293. 
"  to  using  means,  431. 
PROMISES  ABSOLUTE: 
"  to  bind  Satan,  440. 
"  to  convert  the  Jews,  382. 
"  to  keep  saints  from  final  ruin,  515 
'•  to  aid  them  under  temptation,  725 
"  to  raise  saints  above  angels,  672 
';  to  the  persecuted,  512. 
Prophecy  confirms  the  Bible,  44 
Prosperity  of  the  wicked.  565. 
"  corrupting  and  dangerous,  625 
Providence  of  God,  259—271. 
Provisions  of  the  gospel,  576 — 585 
Prudence  required,  172. 
Public  worship,  745. 
PUNISHMENT  FUTURE: 
| "  deserved  by  sinners,  557. 
"  the  prerogative  of  God,  558. 
"  consistent  with  love,  559. 
;'  heaven  lost.  560. 
"  banishment  to  hell,  561. 
<;  unpardonable  sin,  56i 
"  the  second  death,  563. 
*;  death  in  impenitence,  564. 
"  evinced  by  prosperity,  565. 
"  evinced   by   temporal  judgmental 

566. 

"  to  continue  forever,  567. 
"  denied  by  some,  568. 
*•  will  fail  to  purify,  569. 
"  why  inflicted.  570. 
"  approved  by  the  righteous,  571. 
"  cries  for  relief  unavailing,  572. 
"  sources  of,  573. 
"  degradation  of,  574. 
Punishment  capital,  315. 
Purposes  of  God,  249—258. 
Railing  forbidden,  729,  730. 
Reason,  power  of,  421. 
Rebuke  of  sin,  66,  461,  610. 
Reconciliation  by  Christ,  582. 
"  to  God,  306. 

REDEMPTION,  covenant  575. 
"  requires  atonement,  576. 
"  through  Christ's  death,  577. 


INDEX. 


rt  made  effectual,  578. 

"  through  a  perfect  sacrifice,  579. 

*  through  "a  ransom  for  ail,"  580 
u  the  Father's  agency  in,  581. 

"  includes  peace  with  God,  582. 

u  inr-ludes  forgiveness,  583. 

"  embraces  adoption,  584. 

"  its  signal  mercies,  585. 

"  its  astonishing  grace,  586. 

"  honorable  to  God,  587. 

REGENERATION,  ETC.,  588 

"  indispensable,  589. 

"•  preceded  by  conviction,  590. 

u  a  radical  change,  591. 

u  a  moral  change,  592. 

"  alarming  to  sinners,  593. 

"  creative  power  in,  594-5. 

u  dependence  inf  596. 

"  an  effectual  call,  597. 

"  its  illumination,  598. 

"  its  divine  teaching  599. 

"  human  activity  in,  COO. 

"  required  as  a  duty,  601. 

"  evidences  of,  602. 

REPENTANCE,  nature  of,  603. 

"  its  moral  dignity,  604. 

'•'-  its  signal  effects,  605. 

*'•  its  necessity,  606. 

"  encouraged  by  promises,  607. 

"  ascribed  to  God,  608. 

"  is  often  spurious.  609. 

Reprobation,  256. 

REPROOF  required,  610. 

u  examples  of,  66,  461,  611. 

'*  received  by  the  humble,  612. 

"  rejected  by  the  proud,  613. 

"  wisdom  of  receiving,  614. 

"  demands  self-correction,  615. 

REPUTATION,  value  of,  616. 

Requirements,  divine,  288 — 300. 

Resolution  required,  134. 

Respect  of  persons  avoided,  231. 

Responsibility  of  man,  555. 

Rest  of  heaven,  337. 

RESURRECTION,  617. 

"  bodies  changed,  618. 

Retaliation  forbidden,  737. 

Revenge  forbidden,  735-6. 

REVIVALS,  ancient,  619, 

u  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  620. 

u  happy  effects  of,  621. 

"  to  be  prayed  for,  622. 

w  sometimes  spurious,  623. 

Rewards  future,  556. 

RICHES  idolized.  624. 

-  are  corrupting,  625. 


"  not  to  be  eagerly  sought.  626, 

"  vain,  and  transitory,  627. 
!  "  proper  use  of,  628. 
!  RIGHTEOUSNESS,  629. 
I  "  present  and  future  rewards  of,  630 
! "  of  Christ,  56,  578. 

"  of  saints,  503-4,  659. 

RIGHTS  OF  GOD,  239—248 

RIGHTS  OF  MAN,  631. 

"  to  inquire  freely,  632. 

"  to  mental  culture,  633. 

"  to  his  own  labor  and  familyj  634-5 

ROBBERY  forbidden,  636. 

Romanism,  518. 

Rule  of  faith,  46. 

Rulers  civil,  310 — 313. 

Ruling  elders,  101,103,455. 

SABBATHs,  instituted,  637. 

"  enrolled  in  the  Decalogue,  638. 

"  recognized  by  Christ,  639. 

"  appropriate  duties  of,  640. 

"  to  be  kept  holy,  641. 

"  rewards  for  keeping  it,  642. 

"  its  profanation  punished,  643. 

"  the  first  day  of  the  week,  644. 

SAINTS,  renewed,  645. 

ik  contrasted  with  sinners,  646 — 65& 

"  rejoice  in  God,  657. 

';  delight  in  truth,  658. 

"  practise  honesty,  659. 

;'  arc  meek  and  forgiving,  660. 

"  are  disinterested,  661. 

"  grieve  when  God  is  dishonored.,662 

"  feel  their  own  guilt,  663. 

"  live  by  faith,  664. 

"  delight  in  prayer,  665. 

"  have  internal  peace,  666. 

"  make  progress,  667. 

"  cannot  boast,  6G3. 

"  not  numerous,  but  will  be,  669. 

"  the  light  of  the  \vorld,  670. 

"  their  singularity,  671. 

"  their  final  dignity,  672. 

Salvation,  way  of,  575 — 586. 

"  conditional,  555. 

"  by  grace,  586. 

SANCTIFICATION,  588—597 

%i  by  the  Spirit,  594 — 6. 

SATAN,  character  of,  15. 

"  will  be  defeated,  277. 

"  his  devices,  16,  17. 

"  his  ministers,  473 — 8. 

SCORN  AND  CONTEMPT,  67i 

Sealing  of  the  Spirit,  517 

Self-conceit,  510,  549. 

Self-deception,  704. 


INDEX. 


SELF  DENIAL,  674. 
:i  of  Christ,  58. 
Self-examination,  105,  397. 
SELFISHNESS,  136—138 
11  of  sinners,  stupid,  689. 
SELFISH  RELIGION,  191,  194, 

411. 

Self-justification,  706. 
Self-knowledge,  397. 
Self-righteousness,  550,  696. 
SENSUALITY,  reproved,  675. 
"  of  sinners,  698. 
Separations  final,  387. 
Seriousness,  see  Sobriety,  711. 
SERVITUDE,  oriental,  676. 
"  laws  to  regulate,  677 — 9. 
"  apostolic  precepts,  680. 
"  ancient  sale  of  men,  681. 
"  manstealing  forbidden,  682. 
"  freedom  of  the  Jubilee,  683. 
"  freedom  desirable,  684. 
"  general  precepts,  685. 
"  promises  to  kindness,  686. 
"  duty  to  the  oppressed,  687. 
Sin,  see  Depravity,  157. 
'  cannot  be  blended  with  good,  505. 
*  its  ill  desert,  557. 
'  its  destructive  tendencies,  733. 
''  overruled  for  good,  267-8. 
%t  what  kind  is  unpardonable,  562. 
Sins  and  vices.     See  Threats. 
SINNERS,  unholy,  688. 
'  full  of  selfishness,  689. 
''  enemies  to  God,  690. 
"  disobedient  to  God,  691. 
u  prone  to  forget  God,  692. 
u  stupid  and  inattentive  to  God,   693. 
'•  depart  from  God.  094. 
"  hate  the  divfine  government,  695. 
"  opposed  to  grace,  696. 
"  rather  die  than  submit,  697. 
''  inclined  to  sensuality,  698. 
"  prone  to  idolatry,  699. 
"  apt  to  murmur,  700. 
"  ungrateful  and  cruel,  701. 
lt  deceitful,  702. 
"  boastful,  703. 
"fond  of  deception,  704. 
"  deny  obligation,  705. 
14  excuse  their  sins,  706. 
"  cherish  blindness,  707. 
"  cherish  unbelief,  568  708. 
**  inclined  to  idleness,  709. 
u  are  presumptuous,  710. 
SLANDER,  See  Lying,  416. 
M  forbidden,  729. 


Slavery,  see  Servitude,  676 — 687 
Slaying  of  witnesses,  86. 
Sleep  and  sloth,  1,  358. 
Snares  laid  by  sinners,  702. 
Sobriety  required,  711. 
Soul,  immortal,  422. 
<;  sleeps  not,  after  death,  152. 
Sovereignty  of  God,  234,  240—6. 
Spirituality  required,  156. 
"  manifested  by  saints,  664. 
Spirit,  Holy,  345 — 350. 
"  outpouring  of,  620. 
"  agency  of,  594—596. 
Spurious  faith  and  religion,  191. 
"  fasting,  194. 
"  love  to  God,  411. 
"  repentance,  609. 
"  revivals,  623. 
Stability  required,  712. 
Standard  of  faith,  46. 
Standards,  false,  condemned,  4C 
Steadfastness  required,  712. 
STEALING  forbidden,  713. 
"  punishment  of,  714. 
Strangers,  duty  to,  715. 
Stupidity  of  sinners,  693. 
Submission  to  God,  278,  298. 
"  unconditional,  298-9. 
Sueing  at  the  law,  716. 
Supper  of  our  Lord,  104. 
Suretyship  discouraged,  717. 
SWEARING  forbidden,  718 
"  rashly,  719. 

4:  oaths  of  conformation,  720. 
Sympathy  in  afflictions,  7. 
'•  for  the  oppressed,  687. 
"  for  the  poor,  526. 
"  of  females,  196. 
Tattling  forbidden,  729. 
Teachers,  false,  473, — 477. 
Teaching,  divine,  599. 
TEMPERANCE,  a  duty,  72  . 
"  in  food,  199. 

TEMPTATION,  common,  721 
"  not  of  God,  723. 
"  watching  against,  724. 
"  overcome  through  grace,  725, 
TERMS  OF  SALVATION: 
"  faith  in  Christ,  183. 
"  forgiveness,  203. 
"  love  to  God,  288. 
>c  love  to  man,  412. 
"  love  disinterested,  413. 
"  obedience  to  God,  302. 
'  perseverance,  514. 
'  reconciliation  to  Go4  30$. 


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INDEX. 


u  regeneration,  589,  601. 

u  repentance,  606. 

w  righteousness,  629. 

"  submission  to  God,  278,  298. 

Terms  of  the  law  and  gospel,  306. 

THREATS  OF  EVIL: 

"  to  backsliders,  27. 

14  to  disobedience,  303. 

"  to  capital  offenders,  315,  316. 

"  to  covetousness,  138. 

<(  to  despisers  of  the  gospel,  309. 

"  to  idolaters,  362. 

"  to  the  implacable,  203. 

"  to  the  intemperate,  366-7. 

"  to  the  lewd,  405. 

"  to  liars,  418. 

u  to  manstealers,  682. 

"  to  murderers,  315X  316. 

tt  to.  nations,  for  vices,  486. 

•'  to  oppressors,  490,  523. 

«  to  Papists,  520. 

"  to  parents,  unfaithful,  497. 

"  to  persecutors,  513. 

"  to  the  proud,  550. 

"  to  sabbath  breakers,  643. 

"  to  sacrilege,  50,  301. 

"  to  slanderers,  729. 

"  to  swearers,  718. 

"  to  teachers,  false,  475. 

"  to  thieves,  714. 

"  to  unbelievers,  708. 

"  to  the  unrighteous,  733. 

"  to  warriors,  736. 

"  to  works  of  darkness,  167 

TIME,  short,  726. 

"  to  be  improved,  727. 

Title  to  life,  302. 

TONGUE,  mischievous,  728. 

"  its  sins  forbidden,  729,  730. 

"  should  be  bridled,  731. 

Tradition,  false,  46. 

Trials,  see  Afflictions,  2. 

l;  of  ministers,  407. 

u  of  the  Jews,  to  come,  381. 

Trinity,  210,  211. 

Trust  in  God,  292 — 4. 

4  not  in  man,  170. 

TRUTH  of  God,  235. 

•*  belief  in,  indispensable,  183 

*  the  means  of  grace,  47. 


"  required  of  all,  629. 

Unbelief  of  sinners,  708. 

"  in  future  evils,  568. 

Union,  Unity,  111—115. 

"  of  God,  210. 

"  during  the  millennium,  442. 

Unpardonable  sin,  562. 

Unregenerate  works,  546,  589. 

Unrighteousness,  732. 

"  tends  to  ruin,  733. 

Utility  of  the  right,  630. 

"  of  the  truth,  47,  51,  279,  433,  458 

Vanity  of  life,  148. 

"  of.  riches,  627. 

Vessels  of  wrath,  256. 

Vices,  see  Threats. 

Vindicative  justice,  236-7. 

Visiting  the- flock,  463. 

WAR,  common,  734. 

':  sin  and  folly  of,  735,  736. 

"  how  to  pi  .vent  it,  737. 

Warfare,  Christian,  738. 

Warning,  general,  89. 

"  against  the  second  death,  554. 

"  against  self-deception,  704. 

WATCHFULNESS,  738. 

"  against  temptation,  724. 

Wickedness  of  sinners,  690. 

Widow  and  fatherless.  522-7. 

Wisdom  of  God,  222. 

"  in  creation,  142. 

Witness  of  the  word,  347,  (3.) 

(i  of  the  Spirit,  347,  (4.) 

Women,  see  Females,  195 

Works  of  darkness,  167. 

WORLD,  ignorant,  739. 

"  opposed  to  God,  740. 

"  corrupting  and  dangerous,  741. 

"  its  idols  forbidden,  742. 

"  overcome  by  grace,  743. 

WORSHIP  of  God,  744. 

"  should  be  public,  745. 

"  with  proper  instruction,  746. 

"  with  prayer  and  praise,  747. 

Worship  of  creatures  forbidden,  80 

Wresting  scripture,  50. 

Youth,  see  Children,  53. 

ZEAL,  false,  748. 

"  the  true  exemplified,  749. 

"  is  indispensable  750. 


SCRIPTURE  MANUAL. 


ACTIVITY  AND  DILIGENCE. 

1.  Activity  and  diligence  required  and  encouraged —  inactivity  reproved. 

Gen.  3:  19  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt  thou  eat  bread, 
till  thou  return  unto  the  ground. 

Ex.  20:  9  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work. 

Jud.  5:  23  Curse  ye  Meroz,  said  the  angel  of  the  Lord, 
curse  ye  bitterly  the  inhabitants  thereof;  because  they  came 
not  to  the  help  of  the  Lord,  to  the  help  of  the  Lord  against 
the  mighty. 

1  Ch.  22:  16  Arise,  therefore,  and  be  doing,  and  the  Lord  be 
with  thee. 

Pr.  10:4  He  becometh  poor  that  dealeth  with  a  slack  hand  : 
but  the  hand  of  the  diligent  maketh  rich.  5  He  that  gather- 
eth  in  summer  is  a  wise  son  :  but  he  that  sleepeth  in  harvest 
is  a  son  that  causeth  shame.  —  12:  24  The  hand  of  the  dili- 
gent shall  bear  rule:  but  the  slothful  shall  be  under  tribute. — 
13:4  The  soul  of  the  sluggard  desireth,  and  hath  nothing: 
but  the  soul  of  the  diligent  shall  be  made  fat.  —  22:  29  Seest 
thou  a  man  diligent  in  his  business?  he  shall  stand  before 
kings  ;  he  shall  not  stand  before  mean  men.  — -  27:  23  Be  thou 
diligent  to  know  the  state  of  thy  flocks,  and  look  well  to  thy 
herds :  24  For  riches  are  not  forever.  —  28:  19  He  that  till- 
eth  his  land  shall  have  plenty  of  bread :  but  he  that  followeth 
after  vain  persons  shall  have  poverty  enough. 

EC.  5:  12  The  sleep  of  a  laboring  man  is  sweet,  whether  he 
e&.t  little  or  much.  —  9: 10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do, 
do  it  with  thy  might;  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor 
knowledge,  nor  wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

Is.  52:  1  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion ;  put 
on  thy  beautiful  garments,  O  Jerusalem,  the  holy  city. 

Am.  6:  1  Wo  to  them  that  are  at  ease  in  Zion. 

Rom.  12: 11  Not  slothful  in  business;  fervent  in  spirit;  serv- 

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2 — 4  AFFLICTIONS  —  TRIALS  —  CHASTISEMENTS. 

Afflictions  common  —  from  God. 

ing  the  Lord.  — 13:  11  Knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high 
time  to  wake  out  of  sleep :  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than 
when  we  believed. 

Ep.  4:  28  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  no  more :  but  rather  let 
him  labor,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good,  that 
he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

1  Th.  4:  1 1  Study  to  be  quiet,  and  to  do  your  own  business, 
and  to  work  with  your  own  hands,  as  we  commanded  you ;  12 
That  ye  may  walk  honestly  toward  them  that  are  without,  and 
that  ye  may  have  lack  of  nothing.  [See  63,  358,  738,  749.] 

AFFLICTIONS  —  TRIALS  —  CHASTISEMENTS. 

2.  Afflictions  common  to  man. 

Job  5:  7  Man  is  born  unto  trouble,  as  the  sparks  fly  upward. 
—  7:  17  What  is  man,  that  thou  shouldest  magnify  him?  and 
that  thou  shouldest  set  thine  heart  upon  him?  18  And  that 
thou  shouldest  visit  him  every  morning,  and  try  him  every 
moment?  — 14:  1  Man  that  is  born  of  a  woman  is  of  few  days, 
and  full  of  trouble. 

3.  Afflictions  from  God. 

IS.  2:  7  The  Lord  maketh  poor,  and  maketh  rich :  he 
bringeth  low,  and  lifteth  up. 

Job  5:  6  Affliction  cometh  not  forth  of  the  dust,  neither  doth 
trouble  spring  out  of  the  ground.  18  For  he  maketh  sore,  and 
bindeth  up  :  he  woundeth,  and  his  hands  make  whole. 

Ps.  39:  9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because 
thou  didst  it.  —  66:  11  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net;  thou 
laidest  affliction  upon  our  loins.  —  89:  30  If  his  children  for- 
sake my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my  judgments ;  31  If  they 
break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  commandments ;  32  Then 
will  I  visit  their  transgression  with  the  rod,  and  their  iniquity 
with  stripes.  —  102:  10  Thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me 
down.  23  He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ;  he  shortened 
my  days. 

2  Cor.  12:  7  Lest  I  should  be  exalted  above  measure  through 
the  abundance  of  the  revelations,  there  was  given  to  me  a  thorn 
in  the  flesh,  the  messenger  of  Satan  to  buffet  me,  lest  I  should 
be  exalted  above  measure.  [See  147,  260.] 

4.  Benefit  of  afflictions  and  fatherly  chastisements. 

Dt.  8:  2  Thou  shalt  remember  all  the  way  which  the  LORD 
thy  God  led  thee  these  forty  years  in  the  wilderness,  to  hum- 
ble thee,  and  to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thine  heart, 
whether  thou  wouldest  keep  his  commandments,  or  no. 
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AFFLICTIONS  —  TRIALS CHASTISEMENTS.  4 

Benefit  of. 

*,;h.  33:  12  When  lie  was  in  affliction,  lie  besought  the 
his  God,  and  humbled  himself  greatly  before  the  God 
of  lu<»  fathers,  13  And  prayed  unto  him :  and  he  was  entreated 
of  kjn,  and  heard  his  supplication,  and  brought  him  again  to 
Jerusalem  into  his  kingdom.  Then  Manasseh  knew  that  the 
LoiwX)  he  was  God. 

JoO  5:  17  Behold,  happy  is  the  man  whom  God  correcteth : 
therefore  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Almighty.  — 
23:  I u  He  knoweth  the  way  that  I  take:  when  he  hath  tried 
ine,  i  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 

P&.  78:  34  When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him :  and 
they  returned  and  inquired  early  after  God.  35  And  they 
remembered  that  God  was  their  Rock,  and  the  high  God  their 
Redeemer.  —  94: 12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest, 
0  LORD,  and  teachest  him  out  of  thy  law,  13  That  thou 
mayest  give  him  rest  from  the  days  of  adversity,  until  the  pit 
be  digged  for  the  wicked.  — 119:  67  Before  I  was  afflicted  I 
went  astray :  but  now  have  I  kept  thy  word.  71  It  is  good  for 
me  that  I  have  been  afflicted ;  that  I  might  learn  thy  statutes. 
75  I  know,  O  LORD,  that  thy  judgments  are  right,  and  that 
thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Pr.  3:  1 1  My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of  the  LORD 
neither  be  weary  of  his  correction:     12  For  whom  the  LORD 
loveth  he  correcteth ;  even  as  a  father  the  son  in  whom  he 
delighteth. 

Is.  26:  9  When  thy  judgments  are  in  the  earth,  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world  will  learn  righteousness.  —  27:  7  Hath  he 
smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote  him  ?  or  is  he  slain 
according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are  slain  by  him  ?  9 
By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob  be  purged ;  and 
this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  away  his  sin.  —  48:  10  Behold,  I 
have  refined  thee,  but  not  with  silver ;  I  have  chosen  thee  in 
the  furnace  of  affliction. 

Jer.  24:  5  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  the  God  of  Israel ;  Like 
these  good  figs,  so  will  I  acknowledge  them  that  are  carried 
away  captive  of  Judah,  whom  I  have  sent  out  of  this  place  into 
the  land  of  the  Chaldeans  for  their  good. 

Lam.  3:  27  It  is  good  for  a  man  that  he  bear  the  yoke  in 
his  youth. 

Dan.  11:  35  Some  of  them  of  understanding  shall  fall,  to  try 
thorn,  sjid  to  purge,  and  to  make  them  white,  even  to  the  time 
of  the  end:  because  it  is  yet  for  a  time  appointed.  — 12:  10 
Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and  tried ;  but  the 
wicked  shall  do  wickedly. 

Hos.  5:  15  In  their  affliction  they  will  seek  me  early. 
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0  AFFLICTIONS TRIALS CHASTISEMENTS. 

Bouefit  of— short. 

Zee.  13:  9  I  will  bring  the  third  part  through  the  lire,  and 
will  refine  them  as  silver  is  refined,  and  will  try  them  as  gold 
is  tried :  they  shall  call  on  my  name,  and  I  will  hear  them :  I 
will  say,  It  is  my  people ;  and  they  shall  say,  The  LORD  is 
my  God. 

Rom.  5:  3  We  glory  in  tribulations  also ;  Snowing  that  tribu- 
lation worketh  patience ;  4  And  patience  experience ;  and 
experience,  hope. 

1  Cor.  11:  32  When  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened  of  the 
Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 

2  Cor.  4:  17  Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment, 
worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory ;    18  While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but 
at  the  things  which  are  not  seen :  for  the  things  which  are  seen 
are  temporal ;  but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal. — 
12:  10  I  take  pleasure  in  infirmities,  in  reproaches,  in  necessi- 
ties, in  persecutions,  in  distresses  for  Christ's  sake :  for  when  I 
am  weak,  then  am  I  strong. 

Heb.  2:  10  It  became  him,  for  whom  are  all  things,  and  by 
whom  are  all  things,  in  bringing  many  sons  unto  glory,  to  make 
the  Captain  of  their  salvation  perfect  through  sufferings.  — 12: 
10  They  verily  for  a  few  days  chastened  us  after  their  own 
pleasure ;  but  he  for  our  profit,  that  we  might  be  partakers  of 
his  holiness.  1 1  Now  no  chastening  for  the  present  seemeth 
to  be  joyous,  but  grievous  :  nevertheless,  afterward  it  yieldeth 
the  peaceable  fruit  of  righteousness  unto  them  which  are  exer- 
cised thereby. 

Jam.  1:  2  My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into 
divers  temptations ;  3  Knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  worketh  patience.  12  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth 
temptation :  for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of 
life,  which  the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

1  Pet.  1:  7  That  the  trial  of  your  faith,  being  much  more 
precious  than  of  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it  be  tried  with 
fire,  might  be  found  unto  praise,  and  honor,  and  glory,  at  the 
appearing  of  Jesus  Christ. 

[See  508,  512,  515.] 

5.  The  afflictions  of  the  righteous  short. 

Job  11:16  Because  thou  shalt  forget  thy  misery,  and  remem- 
ber it  as  waters  that  pass  away. 

Ps.  30:  5  His  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his  favor  it 
life :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the 
morning. 

Lain.  3:  32  Though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have  compas- 
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AFFLICTIONS  —  TRIALS CHASTISEMENTS.  € 

Support  under  —  demand  sympathy 

sion  according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies.    33  For  he  doti, 
not  afflict  willingly,  nor  grieve  the  children  of  men. 

2  Cor.  4:  17  Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment, 
worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory.  [See  225,  585.] 

6.  God,  the  believer's  support  and  helper  under  afflictions. 

Ps.  23:  4  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ;  thy 
rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me.  —  31:  7  I  will  he  glad  and 
rejoice  in  thy  mercy :  for  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble  ; 
thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities ;  8  And  hast  not  shut 
me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy :  thou  hast  set  my  foot  in  a 
large  room.  —  4G:  1  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very 
present  help  in  trouble. 

Is.  25:  4  Thou  hast  been  a  strength  to  the  poor,  a  strength 
to  the  needy  in  his  distress,  a  refuge  from  the  storm,  a  shadow 
from  the  heat,  when  the  blast  of  the  terrible  ones  is  as  a  storm 
against  the  wall.  —  49:  13  Sing,  O  heavens;  and  be  joyful,  0 
earth ;  and  break  forth  into  singing,  O  mountains :  for  the  LORD 
hath  comforted  his  people,  and  will  have  mercy  upon  his 
afflicted. 

Jer.  16:  19  O  LORD,  my  strength  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
refuge  in  the  day  of  affliction. 

2  Cor.  1:  3  Blessed  be  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  com- 
fort ;  4  Who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulation,  that  we  may 
be  able  to  comfort  them  which  are  in  any  trouble  by  the  com- 
fort wherewith  we  ourselves  are  comforted  of  God. 

[See  657,  725.] 

7.  Afflictions  demand  sympathy  —  examples. 

Job  6:  14  To  him  that  is  afflicted  pity  should  be  skewed  from 
his  friend. 

Ps.  35:  13  As  for  me,  when  they  were  sick,  my  clothing  was 
sackcloth :  I  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting ;  and  my  prayer 
returned  into  mine  own  bosom.  141  behaved  myself  as  though 
he  had  been  my  friend  or  brother :  I  bowed  down  heavily,  as 
cue  that  mournethybr  his  mother. 

Eom.  12:  15  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  weep. 

Ph.  4:  14  Ye  have  we]1  done  that  ye  did  communicate  with 
my  affliction. 

Heb.  13:  3  Remember  them  that  are  in  bonds,  as  bound  with 
them ;  and  them  which  suffer  adversity,  as  being  yourselvea 
also  in  the  body.  [See  526.] 

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8,9  AFFLICTIONS TRIALS  —  CHASTISEMENTS. 

Often  misiniproved. 

8.  Afflictions  try  mankind. 

Dt,  8:  2  Thou  slialt  remember  all  the  way  which  tlie  LOSD 
thy  God  led  thee  these  forty  years  in  the  wilderness,  to  hum- 
fcle  thee,  and  to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thy  heart, 
whether  thou  wouldest  keep  his  commandments,  or  no.  3  And 
he  humbled  thee,  and  suffered  thee  to  hunger,  and  fed  thee 
with  manna.  [See  4.] 

9.  Afflictions  often  misimproved  and  magnified. 

Job  10:  15  I  am  full  of  confusion ;  therefore  see  thou  mine 
affliction ;  16  For  it  increaseth.  Thou  huntest  me  as  a  fierce 
lion :  and  again  thou  shewest  thyself  marvellous  upon  me.  17 
Thou  renewest  thy  witnesses  against  me,  and  increasest  thine 
indignation  upon  me ;  changes  and  war  are  against  me.  1 8 
Wherefore  then  hast  thou  brought  me  forth  out  of  the  womb  ? 
Oh  that  I  had  given  up  the  ghost,  and  no  eye  had  seen  me !  — 
16:  12  I  was  at  ease,  but  he  hath  broken  me  asunder :  he  hath 
also  taken  me  by  my  neck,  and  shaken  me  to  pieces,  and  set 
me  up  for  his  mark. 

Is.  1:  5  Why  should  ye  be  stricken  any  more?  ye  will  revolt 
more  and  more :  the  whole  head  is  sick,  and  the  whole  heart 
faint.  —  9:  13  The  people  turneth  not  unto  him  that  smiteth 
them,  neither  do  they  seek  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Jer.  5:  3  O  LORD,  are  not  thine  eyes  upon  the  truth  ?  thou 
hast  stricken  them,  but  they  have  not  grieved ;  thou  hast  con- 
sumed them,  but  they  have  refused  to  receive  correction :  they 
have,  made  their  faces  harder  than  a  rock ;  they  have  refused 
to  return. 

Lam.  1:  12  Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass  by?  behold, 
and  see  if  there  be  any  sorrow  like  unto  my  sorrow,  which  is 
done  unto  me,  wherewith  the  LORD  hath  afflicted  me  in  the 
day  of  his  fierce  anger.  13  From  above  hath  he  sent  fire  into 
my  bones,  and  it  prevaileth  against  them :  he  hath  spread  a 
net  for  my  feet,  he  hath  turned  me  back :  he  hath  made  me 
desolate  and  faint  all  the  day. — 3:  10  He  ivas  unto  me  as  a 
bear  lying  in  wait,  and  as  a  lion  in  secret  places.  1 1  He  hath 
turned  aside  rriy  ways,  and  pulled  me  in  pieces :  he  hath  made 
me  desolate.  12  He  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  set  me  as  a  mark 
for  the  arrow. 

Arn.  4:  6  I  also  have  given  you  cleanness  of  teeth  in  all 
your  cities,  and  want  of  bread  in  all  your  places :  yet  tare  ye 
not  returned  unto  me,  saith  Ahe  LORD.  7 — 11. 

["See  569,  700.] 
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Duties  to  the  aged  —  Angels  nuineroas —  their  employment. 

AGED  PERSONS. 

10.  Duties  to  the  aged. 

Lev.  19:  32  Thou  shalt  rise  up  before  the  hoary  head,  and 
honor  the  face  of  the  old  man,  and  fear  thy  God :  I  am  the 
Lord. 

1  Tim.  5:  1  Rebuke  not  an  elder,  but  entreat  him  as  a  father, 
and  the  younger  men  as  brethren  ;  2  The  elder  women  as 
mothers ;  the  younger  as  sisters,  with  all  purity. 

1  Pet.  5:  5  Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto 
the  elder.     [See  730.] 

ANGELS. 

11.  Angels  numerous.  \ 

Heb.  12:  22  Ye  are  come  unto  mount  Sion,  and  unto  the  city 
sf  the  living  God,  the  heavenly  Jerusalem,  a,  d  to  an  innumera- 
ble company  of  angels. 

Rev.  5:  11  I  beheld,  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  many  angels 
round  about  the  throne,  and  the  beasts,  and  he  elders:  and 
the  number  of  them  was  ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand,  and 
thousands  of  thousands. 

12.  Employment  of  good  angels. 

2  S.  24:  1 6  The  angel  stretched  out  his  hand  upon  Jerusalem 
to  destroy  it. 

2  K.  19:  35  It  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  the  angel  of  the 
LORD  went  out,  and  smote  in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a 
hundred  four  score  and  five  thousand. 

Job  38:  7  When  the  morning  stars  sang  together,  and  all  the 
eons  of  God  shouted  for  joy  ? 

Ps.  91:  11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways.  12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in 
their  hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Dan.  6:  22  My  God  hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath  shut  the 
lions'  mouths.  —  9:  21  Yea,  while  I  was  speaking  in  prayer, 
even  the  man  Gabriel,  whom  I  had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the 
beginning,  being  caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the 
time  of  the  evening  oblation.  22  And  he  informed  me,  and 
talked  with  me,  and  said,  O  Daniel,  I  am  now  come  forth  to 
give  thee  skill  and  understanding. 

Mat.  13:  39  The  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world ;  and  the 
reapers  are  the  angels.  41  The  Son  of  "man  shall  send  forth 
his  angels,  and  t!>ey  shall  gather  out  of  his  kingdom  all  things 
that  offend,  and.  them  which  do  iniquity.  —  18:  10  Take  heed 
that  ye  despicO  uot  one  of  these  little  ones :  for  I  say  unto  you, 

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13 — 15  ANGELS   APOSTATE. 

Their  apostasy  —  names  —  character — employment. 

that  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold  the  face  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Lk.  16:  22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and 
was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom. 

Heb.  1:  14  Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits,  sent  forth  to 
minister  to  them  who  shall  be  heirs  of  salvation  ? 

ANGELS  APOSTATE. 

13.  Apostasy  of  angels. 

2  Pet.  2:  4  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but  cast 
them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them  into  chains  of  darkness, 
to  be  reserved  unto  judgment. 

Jude  6  The  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left 
their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains, 
under  darkness2  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day. 

Rev.  12:  7  There  was  war  in  heaven :  Michael  and  his 
angels  fought  against  the  dragon ;  and  the  dragon  fought  and 
his  angels,  8  And  prevailed  not;  neither. was  their  place 
found  any  more  in  heaven. 

14.  Names  of  apostate  angels. 

Is.  27:  1  Leviathan,  the  piercing  and  crooked  serpent. — - 
Mat.  4:  3  And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said,  If 
tiiou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made 
bread.  — 10: 1  Unclean  spirits. — 13:  38  The  field  is  the  world; 
the  good  seed  are  the  children  of  the  kingdom ;  but  the  tares  arc 
the  children  of  the  wicked  one ;  39  The  enemy  that  sowed 
them  is  the  devil.  —  Mk.  5:  9  Legion.  —  Lk.  11:  15  Beelze- 
bub.—  Jn.  8:  44  Murderer,  liar. -^-14:  30  The  prince  of  this 
world.  — 2  Cor.  4:  4  The  god  of  this  world.— Ep.  2:  2  The 
prince  of  the  power  of  the  air. — 6: 12  The  rulers- of  the  darkness 
of  this  world.  —  1  Pet.  5:  8  Your  adversary  the  devil.  —  Rev. 
9:  11  Abaddon,  (Heb.)  Apollyon,  (Gr.)  — 12:  9  Great  dra- 
gon, old  serpent,  devil,  and  Satan.— 9:  10  The  accuser  of  the 
brethren. 

15.  Character,  employment  and  agency  of  evil  spirits. 

Job  1:  7  The  LORD  said  unto  Satan,  Whence  comest  thou  ? 
Then  Satan  answered  the  LORD,  and  said,  From  going  to  and 
fro  in  the  earth,  and  from  walking  up  and  down  in  it. 

Mat.  13:  19  When  any  one  heareth  the  word  of  the  king 
dom,  and  understandeth  it  not,  then  cometh  the  wicked  one, 
rind  catcheth  away  that  which  was  sown  in  his  heart.  38  The 
field  is  the  world ;  the  good  seed  are  the  children  of  the  king- 
dom ;  but  the  tares  are  the  children  of  the  wicked  one ;  39 
The  enemy  that  sowed  them  is  the  devil. 
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Their  character  and  employment. 


Lk.  4:  5  The  devil,  taking  him  up  into  a  high  mountain, 
shewed  unto  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world  in  a  moment 
of  time. — 8:  1 2  Those  by  the  way-side,  are  they  that  hear ; 
then  cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of  their 
hearts,  lest  they  should  believe  and  be  saved. — 22:  31  The 
Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath,  desired  to  hav<s 
you,  that  he  may  si£  you  as  wheat. 

Jn.  8:  44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of 
your  father  ye  will  do :  he  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ;  because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own :  for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it — 13:  2  Supper  being  ended,  (the 
devil  having  now  put  into  the  heart  of  Judas  Iscariot,  Simon's 
son,  to  betray  him.) 

Ac.  5:  3  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  filled  thine 
heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of  the 
price  of  the  land? 

2  Cor.  2:11  Lest  Satan  should  get  an  advantage  of  us :  for 
we  are  not  ignorant  of  his  devices. — 4:  4  In  whom  the  god  of 
this  world  hath  blinded  the  minds  of  them  which  believe  not, 
lest  the  light  of  the  glorious  gospel  of  Christ,  who  is  the  im- 
age of  God,  should  shine  unto  them. 

Ep.  2i  2  Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  to  the 
course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of 
the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  tlie  children  of  disobe- 
dience.— 6:  12  We  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but 
against  principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the 
darkness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high 
places. 

2  Tim.  2:  26  That  they  may  recover  themselves  out  of  the 
snare  of  the  devil,  who  are  taken  captive  by  him  at  his  will. 

1  Pet.  5:  8  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour. 

Kev.  2:  24  Unto  you  I  say,  and  unto  the  rest  in  Thyatira, 
As  many  as  have  not  this  doctrine,  and  which  have  not  known 
the  depths  of  Satan,  as  they  speak ;  I  will  put  upon  you  none 
other  burden. — 12:  9  The  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that  old 
serpent,  called  the  Devil,  and  Satan,  which  deceiveth  the  whole 
world.  10  I  heard  a  loud  voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now  is 
come  salvation,  and  strength,  and  the  kingdom  of  our  God, 
and  the  power  of  his  Christ :  for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren 
is  cast  down  which  accused  them  before  our  God  day  and 
night.  12  Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in 
them.  Wo  to  the  inhabiters  tf  the  earth,  and  of  the  sea  !  for 

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10.   17  ANGELS    APOSTATE. 

Their  devices  —  Suggestions  of. 

the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath,  because 
he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a  short  time.  —  20:  7  When  the 
thousand  years  are  expired,  Satan  shall  be  loosed  out  of  his 
prison,  8  And  shall  go  out  to  deceive  the  nations. 

16.  By  whal  means  and  devices  do  apostate  angek  lead  mankind  into  sin 
and  death  ~? 

Gen.  3: 13  The  serpent  beguiled  me,  and  I  did  eat. 

1  Ch.  21:  1  Satan  stood  up  against  Israel,  and  provoked 
David  to  number  Israel. 

2  Cor.  11:  3  I  fear,  lest  by  any  means,  as  the  serpent  be- 
guiled Eve  through  his    subtilty,  so  your  minds   should  be 
corrupted  from  the  simplicity  that  is  iti  Christ.     14  And  no 
marvel;   for  Satan  himself  is  transformed  into  an  angel  of 
light. 

2  Th.  2:  9  JEven  him,  whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of 
Satan,  with  all  power,  and  signs,  and  lying  wonders.  10  And 
with  all  deceivableness  of  unrighteousness  in  them  that  perish. 

1  Tim.  4:  1  The  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the  latter 
times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to  seducing 
spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils. 

2  Tim.  2:  26    That  they  may  recover  themselves  out  of  the 
snare  of  the  devil,  who  are  taken  captive  by  him  at  his  will. 

Rev.  16:  13  I  saw  three  unclean  spirits  like  frogs  come  out 
of  the  mouth  of  the  dragon,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the 
beast,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  false  prophet.  14  For  they 
are  the  spirits  of  devils,  working  miracles,  which  go  forth  unto 
the  kings  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  whole  world,  to  gather  them 
to  the  battle  of  that  great  day  of  God  Almighty. 

[See  474,  702.] 

17.  Suggestions  of  the  adversary. 

1.  That  sinners  will  escape  threatened  punishment. 

Gen.  3:  4  The  serpent  said  unto  the  woman,  Ye  shall  not 
surely  die :  5  For  God  doth  know,  that  in  the  day  ye  eat 
thereof,  then  your  eyes  shall  be  opened,  and  ye  shall  be  as 
gods,  knowing  good  and  evil. 

2.  That  there  is  nothing  but  selfishness  in  religion. 

Job  1:  9  Satan  answered  the  LORD  and  said,  Doth  Job 
fear  God  for  nought?  10  Hast  not  thou  made  a  hedge  about 
him,  and  about  his  house,  and  about  all  that  he  hath  on  every 
side?  thou  hast  blessed  the  work  of  his  hands  and  his  sub- 
stance is  increased  in  the  land.  11  But  put  forth  thine  hand 
now,  and  touch  all  that  he  hath,  and  he  will  curse  thee  to  thy 
face. 

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To  be  resisted  —  Cases  of  apostasy. 
8.   That  means  are  useless,  where  the  end  is  divinely  appointed, 

Mat.  4:  5  The  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and 
setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the  temple,  6  And  saith  unto 
him,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God  cast  thyself  down,  for  it  is 
•written,  He  shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee :  and 
in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  [See  257.] 

4.  Forbidding  matrimony  and  the  use  of  meats. 

1  Tim.  4:  1  The  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the  lat- 
ter times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to 
seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils ;  2  Speaking  lies  in 
hypocrisy,  having  their  conscience  seared  with  a  hot  iron; 
3  Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain  from  meats, 
which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiving  of 
them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

18.  Apostate  angels  to  be  resisted. 

Ep.  4:  27  Neither  give  place  to  the  devil.  —  6:  12  We 
wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  principalities, 
against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this 
world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  bighplaces.  13  Where- 
fore take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all  to  stand. 

Jam.  4:  7  Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you. 

1  Pet.  5:  8  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour.  9  Whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith. 

[See  477,  738.] 

APOSTATES. 

19.  Cases  of  real  and  supposed  apostasy  —  warnings — fearful  end  of 
apostates. 

1  S.  15:  11  It  repenteth  me  that  I  have  set  up  Saul  to  be 
king :  for  he  is  turned  back  from  following  me,  and  hath  not 
performed  my  commandments. 

1  Ch.  28:  9  And  thou,  Solomon  my  son,  know  thou  the  God 
of  thy  father,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart,  and  with  a 
willing  mind:  for  the  LORD  searcheth^all  hearts,  and  under- 
standeth  all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts :  if  thou  seek 
him,  he  will  be  found  of  thee ;  but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will 
cast  thee  off  for  ever. 

Ezk.  3:  20  When  a  righteous  man  doth  turn  from  his  right* 
eousness,  and  commit  iniquity,  and  I  lay  a  stumbling-block 
before  him,  he  shall  die:  because  thou  hast  not  given  him 
warning,  he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his  righteousness  wrhich  he 

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20  APOSTATES. 


End  of  —  Hard  to  reclaim. 


hath  done  shall  not  be  remembered ;  but  his  blood  will  I  re- 
quire at  thine  hand. —  18:  24  —  33:  18  When  the  right- 
eous turneth  from  his  righteousness,  and  committeth  iniquity, 
he  shall  even  die  thereby. 

Hos.  6:  4  O  Ephraim,  what  shall  I  do  unto  thee  ?  O  Judah, 
what  shall  I  do  unto  thee  ?  for  your  goodness  is  as  a  morning 
cloud,  and  as  the  early  dew  it  goeth  away. 

Mat.  25:  8  The  foolish  said  unto  the  wise,  Give  us  of  your 
oil :  for  our  lamps  are  gone  out. 

Lk.  9:  62  Jesus  said  unto  him,  No  man  having  put  hia 
hand  to  the  plough,  and  looking  back,  is  fit  for  the  kingdom  of 
God. 

Jn.  6:  66  From  that  time  many  of  his  disciples  went  back, 
•and  walked  no  more  with  him. 

Gal.  5:  4  Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  unto  you,  whosoever 
of  you  are  justified  by  the  law ;  yo  are  fallen  from  grace. 

1  Tim.  1:  19  Holding  faith  and  a  good  conscience;  which 
some  having  put  away,  concerning  faith  have  made  shipwreck. 

2  Tim.  1:  15  This  thou  knowest,  that  all  they  which  are  in 
Asia  be  turned  away  from  me  j  of  whom  are  Phygellus  and 
Hermogenes. 

2  Pet.  2:  20  If  after  they  have  escaped  the  pollutions  of  the 
world  through  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  they  are  again  entangled  therein,  and  overcome,  the 
latter  end  is  worse  with  them  than  the  beginning.  21  For  it 
had  been  better  for  them  not  to  have  known  the  way  of  right- 
eousness, than,  after  they  have  known  it,  to  turn  from  the  holy 
commandment  delivered  unto  them.  22  But  it  is  happened  unto 
them  according  to  the  true  proverb,  The  dog  is  turned  to  his 
ov/n  vomit  again  ;  and,  The  sow  that  was  washed,  to  her  wal- 
lowing in  the  mire.  [See  23,  27.] 

20.  Apostates  hard  to  reclaim. 

Heb.  6:  4  It  is  impossible  for  those  who  were  once  enlight- 
ened, and  have  tasted  of  the  heavenly  gift,  and  were  made 
partakers  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  5  And  have  tasted  the  good 
word  of  God,  and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come,  6  If 
they  shall  fall  away,  to  renew  them  again  unto  repentance ; 
seeing  they  crucify  to  themselves  the  Son  of  God  afresh,  and 
put  him  to  an  open  shame. —  10:  26  If  we  sin  wilfully  after 
that  we  have  received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  re- 
maineth  no  more  sacrifice  f6r  sins,  27  But  a  certain  fearful 
looking  for  of  judgment  and  fiery  indignation,  which  &hall 
ckvour  the  adversaries. 
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ATHEISM.  2] ,  2 


Theoretical  and  practical. 


21.  Were  Apostates  ever  truly  regenerated  ? 

Mat.  7:  22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils  ?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works? 
23  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew  you : 
depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

Mat.  15:  13  Every  plant,  which  my  heavenly  Father  hath 
not  planted,  shall  be  rooted  up. 

Mk.  4:  1 6  These  are  they  likewise  which  are  sown  on  stony 
ground ;  who,  when  they  have  heard  the  word,  immediately 
receive  it  with  gladness  ;  1 7  And  have  no  root  in  themselves, 
and  so  endure  but  for  a  time :  afterward,  when  affliction  or 
persecution  ariseth  for  the  word's  salve,  immediately  they  are 
offended. 

Jn.  G:  70  Jesus  answered  them,  Have  not  I  chosen  you 
twelve,  and  one  of  you  is  a  devil?  — 17:  12  While  I  was  with 
them  in  the  world,  I  kept  them  in  thy  name  :  those  that  thou 
gavest  me  I  have  kept,  and  none  of  them  is  lost,  but  the  son 
of  perdition  ;  that  the  Scripture  might  be  fulfilled. 

1  Jn.  2:  19  They  went  out  from  us,  but  they  were  not  of  us ; 
for  if  they  had  been  of  us,  they  would  no  doubt  have  continued 
with  us :  but  they  went  out,  that  they  might  be  made  manifest 
that  they  were  not  all  of  us.  [See  515 — 517.] 

ATHEISM. 

22.  Theoretical  and  practical  Atheism. 

Ex.  5:  2  Pharaoh  said,  Who  is  the  LORD,  that  1  should 
obey  his  voice  to  let  Israel  go  ?  I  know  not  the  Lord,  neither 
will  I  let  Israel  go. 

Job  21:  14  They  say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us;  for  we 
desire  not  the  knowledge  of  thy  ways.  15  What  is  the  Al- 
mighty, that  we  should  serve  him  ?  and  what  profit  should  we 
have,  if  we  pray  unto  him  ? 

Ps.  10:  4  The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God:  God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. — 14: 
1  The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. — 59:  7 
Behold,  they  belch  out  with-  their  mouth :  swords  are  in  their 
lips :  for  who,  say  tliey,  doth  hear  ? 

Is.  22:  13  Let  us  eat  and  drink;  for  to-morrow  we  shall 
die. 

Ezk.  8:  12  They  say,  The  LORD  seeth  us  not;  the  LORD 
hath  forsaken  the  earth. 

Rom.  3:  18  There  is  no  fear  of  God  before  their  eyes. 

Ep.  2:  12  At  that  time  ye  were  without  Christ,  being  aliens 

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BACKSLIDING. 


Exemplified  —  Cautions. 


from  the  commonwealth  of  Israel,  and  strangers  from  the 
covenants  of  promise,  having  no  hope,  and  without  God  in  the 
world. 

2  Pet.  3:  3  There  shall  come  in  the  last  days  scoffers,  walk- 
ing after  their  own  lusts,  4  And  saying,  Where  is  the  prom- 
ise of  his  coming  ?  for  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep,  all  things 
continue  as  they  were  from  the  beginning  of  the  creation. 

[See  200,  568,  G92— 3,  695,  705,  708.] 

BACKSLIDING. 

23.  Examples  of  backsliding  —  cautions. 

Ex.  32:  1  When  the  people  saw  that  Moses  delayed  to 
come  down  out  of  the  mount,  the  people  gathered  themselves 
together  unto  Aaron,  and  said  unto  him,  Up,  make  us  gods 
which  shall  go  before  us :  for  as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that 
brought  us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  i& 
become  of  him.  2  And  Aaron  said  unto  them,  Break  off  tho 
golden  ear-rings  which  are  in  the  ears  of  your  wives,  of  you? 
sons,  and  of  your  daughters,  and  bring  them  unto  me.  3  And 
all  the  people  brake  off  the  golden  ear-rings  which  were  in 
their  ears,  and  brought  tliem  unto  Aaron.  4  And  he  received 
them  at  their  hand,  and  fashioned  it  with  a  graving  tool,  after 
he  had  made  it  a  molten  calf:  and  they  said,  These  be  thy 
gods,  O  Israel,  which  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt.  5  And  when  Aaron  saw  it,  he  built  an  altar  before 
it ;  and  Aaron  made  proclamation,  and  said,  To-morrow  is  a 
feast  to  the  LORD.  6  And  they  rose  up  early  on  the  morrow, 
and  offered  burnt-offerings,  and  brought  peace-offerings :  and 
the  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 

2  S.  12:  7  Nathan  said  to  David,  Thou  art  the  man.  9 
Wherefore  hast  thou  despised  the  commandment  of  the  LORD, 
to  do  evil  in  his  sight  ?  thou  hast  killed  Uriah  the  Hittite  with 
the  sword,  and  hast  taken  his  wife  to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain 
him  with  the  sword  of  the  children  of  Ammon. 

1  K.  11:  4  It  came  to  pass,  when  Solomon  was  old,  that  his 
wives  turn''-'  ii«"fiy  his  heart  after  other  gods:  and  his  heart 
was  not  perfect  with  the  LORD  his  God,  as  was  the  heart  of 
David  his  father. 

2  Ch.  1 6:  7  At  that  time  Hanani  the  seer  came  to  Asa  king 
of  Judah,  and  said  unto  him,  Because  thou  hast  relied  on  the 
king  of  Syria,  arid  not  relied  on  the  LORD  thy  God,  therefore 
is  the  host  of  the  king  of  Syria  escaped  out  of  thine  hand. 
8  Were  not  the  Ethiopians  and  the  Lubims  a  huge  host,  witii 

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BACKSLIDING. 


Backsliders  prone  to  murmur. 


many  chariots  and  horsemen?  yet,  because  thou  didst 
rely  on  the  LOUD,  he  delivered  them  into  thine  hand.  9 
Herein  thou  hast  done  foolishly:  therefore  from  henceforth 
them  shalt  have  Avars.  10  Then  Asa  was  wroth  with  the  seer, 
and  put  him  in  a  prison-house ;  for  he  was  in  a  rage  with  him 
because  of  this  thing.  And  Asa  oppressed  some  of  the  people 
the  same  time. 

Jer.  8:  5  Why  then  is  this  people  of  Jerusalem  slidden  back 
by  a  perpetual  backsliding  ?  they  hold  fast  deceit,  they  refuse 
to  return. 

Hos.  11:7  My  people  are  bent  to  backsliding  from  me: 
though  they  called  them  to  the  Most  High,  none  at  all  would 
exalt  him. 

Mat.  16:  6  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  and  beware  of 
the  leaven  of  the  Pharisees  and  of  the  Sadducees. 

[See  19,  695.] 

24.  Backsliders  prone  to  murmur,  despond,  and  distrust  providence. 

Gen.  42:  36  Jacob  their  father  said  unto  them,  Me  have  ye 
bereaved  of  my  children :  Joseph  is  not,  and  Simeon  is  not, 
and  ye  will  take  Benjaznin  away :  all  these  things  are  against 
me. 

1  K.  19:  4  Elijah  went  a  day's  journey  into  the  wilderness, 
and  came  and  sat  down  under  a  juniper-tree :  and  he  requested 
for  himself  that  he  might  die :  and  said,  It  is  enough ;  now,  O 
LORD,  take  away  my  life  ;  for  I  am  not  better  than  my  fathers 

Job.  3:  1  After  this  Job  opened  his  mouth,  and  cursed  his 
day. 

Ps.  73:  2  As  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone  ;  my  steps 
nad  well  nigh  slipped.  3  For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish, 
when  I  saw  the  prosperity  of  the  wicked.  13  Verily  I  have 
cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed  my  hands  in  innocency 
14  For  all  the  day  long  have  I  been  plagued,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

Is.  49:  14  But  Zion  said,  The  LORD  hath  forsaken  me,  and 
Eiy  Lord  hath  forgotten  me. 

Jer.  20:  14  Cursed  be  the  day  wherein  I  was  born. 

Lam.  3:  2  He  hath  led  me,  and  brought  me  into  darkness; 
but  not  into  light.  3  Surely  against  me  is  he  turned ;  he  turn- 
etli  his  hand  against  me  all  the  day.  7  He  hath  hedged  me 
about,  that  I  cannot  get  out :  he  hath  made  my  chain  heavy 
8  Also  when  I  cry  and  shout,  he  shutteth  out  my  prayer. 

Jonah  4:  1    It  displeased  Jonah  exceedingly,  and  he  was 
very  angry.     2  And  he  prayed  unto  the  LORD,  and  said,  I 
pray  thee.  O  LORD,  icas  not  this  my  saying,  when  I  was  yet 
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25 — 27  BACKSLIDING. 


Backsliders  insensible —  hi  darkness  —  threatened. 


in  my  country  ?  Therefore  I  fled  before  unto  Tarsliish :  for  I 
knew  that  thou  art  a  gracious  God,  and  merciful,  'slow  to  anger, 
and  of  great  kindness,  and  repentest  thee  of  the  evil.  3 
Therefore  now,  O  LORD,  take,  I  beseech  thee,  my  life  from 
me ;  for  it  is  better  for  me  to  die  than  to  live.  4  Then  said 
the  LORD,  Dcest  thou  well  to  be  angry  ? 
[See  9,  171,  272,  700.] 

25.  Backsliders  insensible  of  their  state. 

Hos.  7:  8  Ephraim  is  a  cake  not  turned.  9  Strangers  have 
devoured  his  strength,  and  he  knoweth  it  not :  yea,  gray  hairs 
are  here  and  there  upon  him,  yet  he  knoweth  not. 

Rom.  2:  17  Behold,  thou  art  called  a  Jew,  and  restest  in  the 
law,  and  makest  thy  boast  of  God,  18  And  knowestte  will, 
and  approvest  the  things  that  are  more  excellent,  being  in- 
structed out  of  the  law,  19  And  art  confident  that  thou  thy- 
self art  a  guide  of  the  blind,  a  light  of  them  which  are  in 
darkness. 

Ilev.  3:  17  Because  thou  sayest,  I  am  rich,  and  increased 
with  goods,  and  have  need  of  nothing ;  and  knowest  not  that 
thou  art  wretched,  and  miserable,  and  poor,  and  blind,  and 
naked.  [See  704,] 

2G.  Backsliders  walk  in  darkness. 

Job  23:  8  Behold,  I  go  forward,  but  he  is  not  there ;  and 
backward,  but  I  cannot  perceive  him:  9  On  the  left  hand, 
where  he  doth  work,  but  I  cannot  behold  him :  he  hideth  him- 
self on  the  right  hand,  that  I  cannot  see  him. 

Is.  59:  2  Your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and 
your  God,  and  your  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he 
will  not  hear. 

Mat.  6:  22  The  light  of  the  body  is  the  eye:  if  therefore 
thine  eye  be  single,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  full  of  light.  23 
But  if  thine  eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body  shall  be  full  of  dark- 
ness. If  therefore  the  light  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how 
great  is  that  darkness !  [See  707.] 

27.  Backsliders  threatened  and  visited  with  evils. 

Ex.  32:  9  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  I  have  seen  this 
people,  and  behold,  it  is  a  stiff-necked  people :  10  Now  there- 
fore let  me  alone,  that  my  wrath  may  wax  hot  against  them, 
and  that  I  may  consume  them :  and  I  will  make  of  thee  a 
great  nation. 

Ezra  8:  22  The  hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  for  good 
that  seek  him ;  but  his  power  and  his  wrath  is  against  all  them 
that  forsake  him. 
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BACKSLIDING.  28,  29 

Backsliders  called  to  repentance  —  hard  to  reclaim. 

Pr.  14:  14  The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  filled  with  his 
own  ways  :  and  a  good  man  shall  be  satisfied  from  himself. 

Jer.  2:  19  Thine  own  wickedness  shall  correct  thee,  am] 
thy  backslidings  shall  reprove  thee :  know  therefore  and  sea 
that  it  is  an  evil  thing  and  bitter,  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the 
LORD  thy  God,  and  that  my  fear  is  not  in  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
GOD  of  hosts. 

Hos.  6:  4  O  Ephraim,  what  shall  I  do  unto  thee  ?  O  Judah. 
what  shall  I  do  unto  thee  ?  for  your  goodness  is  as  a  morning 
cloud,  and  as  the  early  dew  it  goeth  away.  5  Therefore  have 
I  hewed  them  by  the  prophets  ;  I  have  slain  them  by  the  words 
of  my  mouth :  and  thy  judgments  are  as  the  light  that  goeth 
forth. 

Zep.  1:  4  I  will  cut  off  the  name  of  the  Chemarims  with 
the  priests  :  6  And  them  that  are  turned  back  from  the  LORD. 

Heb.  10:  38  The  just  shall  live  by  faith:  but  if  any  man 
draw  back,  my  soul  shall  have  no  pleasure  in  him.  [See  19.J 

28.  Backsliders  called  to  repentance. 

Jer.  3:  14  Turn,  O  backsliding  children,  saith  the  LORD; 
for  I  am  married  unto  you :  and  I  will  take  you  one  of  a  city, 
and  two  of  a  family,  and  I  will  bring  you  to  Zion:  22  He- 
turn,  ye  backsliding  children,  and  I  will  heal  your  back* 
slidings. 

Hos.  10:  12  Sow  to  yourselves  in  righteousness,  reap  in 
mercy ;  break  up  your  fallow  ground :  for  it  is  time  to  seek  the 
LORD,  till  he  come  and  rain  righteousness  upon  you. —  14:  1  0 
Israel,  return  unto  the  LORD  thy  God ;  for  thou  hast  fallen  by 
thine  iniquity.  2  Take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to  the  LORD  : 
say  unto  him,  Take  away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  us  graciously : 
so  will  we  render  the  calves  of  our  lips. 

Rev.  2:  4  I  have  somewhat  against  thee,  because  thou  hast 
left  thy  first  love.  5  Remember  therefore  from  whence  thou 
art  fallen,  and  repent,  and  do  the  first  works ;  or  else  I  will 
come  unto  thee  quickly,  and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out  of 
Ids  place,  except  thou  repent.  —  3:11  know  thy  works,  that 
thou  hast  a  name  that  thou  livest,  and  art  dead.  2  Be  watchful, 
and  strengthen  the  things  which  remain,  that  are  ready  to 
die :  for  I  have  not  found  thy  works  perfect  before  God.  3 
Remember  therefore  how  thou  hast  received  and  heard,  and 
bold  fast,  and  repent.  If  therefore  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I  will 
come  on  thee  as  a  thief,  and  thou  shalt  not  know  what  hour  I 
will  come  upon  thee. 

29.  Backsliders  hard  to  reclaim  —  need  re-conversion. 

Lk.  22:  31  The  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hatk 

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80.  31  BAPTISM. 


Backsliders  sometimes  repent — Mosaic  fcaptis] 


desired  to  haveyim,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat:  32  But  ] 
have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not :  and  when  thoii  art 
converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren. 

Gal.  4:  19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I  travail  in  birth 
again,  until  Christ  be  formed  in  you,  20  I  desire  to  be  present 
with  you  now,  and  to  change  my  voice ;  for  I  stand  in  doubt 
of  you.  [See  143,  166.] 

30.  Backsliders,  when  reclaimed,  heartily  repent  and  confess  their  sins. 

Job  40:  3  Job  answered  the  LORD,  and  said,  4  Behold,  I 
am  vile ;  what  shall  I  answer  thee  ?  I  will  lay  my  hand  upon 
my  mouth.  5  Once  have  I  spoken ;  but  I  will  not  answer :  yea, 
twice ;  but  I  will  proceed  no  further. 

Ps.  102:  3  My  clays  are  consumed  like  smoke,  and  my  bones 
are  burned  as  an  hearth.  4  My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered 
like  grass ;  so  that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread.  5  By  reason  of 
the  voice  of  my  groaning  my  bones  cleave  to  my  skin.  6  I 
am  like  a  pelican  of  the  wilderness :  I  am  like  an  owl  of  the 
desert.  7  I  watch,  and  am  as  a  sparrow  alone  upon  the 
house-top.  [See  124,  3i>6,  G03.] 

BAPTISM. 

81.  Mosaic  wishings,  frc. 

Ex.  29:  4  Aaron  and  his  sons  thou  shalt  bring  unto  the  door 
of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  shalt  wash  them  with 
water. 

Lev.  8:  5  Moses  said  unto  the  congregation,  This  is  the  thing 
which  the  LOUD  commanded  to  be  done.  6  And  Moses  brought 
Aaron  and  his  sons,  and  \vashed  them  with  water. 

Num.  8:  5  The  LORD  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  6  Take 
the  Levites  from  among  the  children  of  Israel,  and  cleanse 
them.  7  And  thus  shalt  thou  do  unto  them,,  to  cleanse  them : 
Sprinkle  water  of  purifying  upon  them,  and  let  them  shave  ail 
their  flesh,  and  let  them  wash  their  clothes,  and  so  make  them- 
selves clean. 

Mk.  7:  2  When  they  saw  some  .of  his  disciples  eat  bread  with 
deliled  (that  is  to  say,  with  unwashen)  hands,  they  found  fault. 
3  For  the  Pharisees,  and  all  the  Jews,  except  they  wash  their 
hands  oft,  eat  not,  holding  the  tradition  of  the  elders.  4  And 
when  they  come  from  the  market,  except  they  wash  [Gr.  Bap- 
tisontaij]  they  eat  not.  And  many  other  things  there  be,  which 
they  have  received  to  hold,  as  the  washing  [Gr.  baptismous~\ 
of  cups,  and  pots,  and  brazen  vessels,  and  tables, 

Lk.  11:  38  When  the  Pharisee  saw  it,  he  marvelled  that  he 
had  not  first  washed  [Gr.  elaptisthe~]  before  dinner. 
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BAPTISM. 


Figurative  baptism. 


Heb.  9:  10  Which  stood  only  in  meats  and  drinks,  and  divera 
washings  [Gr.  baptismois,~\  and  carnal  ordinances,  imposed  on 
them  until  the  time  of  reformation. 

32.  Figurative  cleansing,  baptisms  and  circumcision. 

Ps.  51:  2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin.  7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall 
be  clean :  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Is.  4:  4  When  the  LORD  shall  have  washed  away  the  filth 
of  the  daughters  of  Zion. 

Mat.  3:11  He  shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
with  lire.  —  20:  22  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Ye  know  not 
what  ye  ask.  Are  ye  able  to  drink  of  the  cup  that  I  shall 
drink  of,  and  to  be  baptized  with  the  baptism  that  I  am  bap- 
tized with  ? 

Lk.  12:  50  I  have  a  baptism  to  be  baptized  with;  and  how 
am  I  straitened  till  it  be  accomplished ! 

Jn.  3:  5  Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Ex- 
cept a  man  be  born  of  water,  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ac.  1:  5  John  truly  baptized  with  water ;  but  ye  shall  be 
baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost  not  many  days  hence. 

Rom.  2:  28  He  is  not  a  Jew,  which  is  one  outwardly ;  neither 
iff  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh :  29  But  he 
is  a  Jew  which  is  one  inwardly ;  and  circumcision  is  that  of  the 
heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ;  whose  praise  is  not 
of  men,  but  of  God,  —  G:  3  Know  ye  not  that  so  many  of  us  as 
were  baptized  into  Jesus  Christ,  were  baptized  into  his  death : 

4  Therefore  we  are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into  death 
that  like  as  Christ  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory 
of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 

5  For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of  his 
death,  we  shall  be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his  resurrection. 

1  Cor.  10:  1  Moreover,  brethren,  I  would  not  that  ye  should 
be  ignorant  how  that  all  our  fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and 
all  passed  through  the  sea ;  2  And  were  all  baptized  unto 
Moses  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea. — 12:  13  By  one  Spirit  are 
we  all  baptized  into  one  body,  whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles, 
whether  we  be  bond  or  free,  and  have  been  all  made  to  drink 
into  one  spirit. 

Gal.  3:  27  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  into 
Christ,  have  put  on  Christ. 

Col.  2:  1 1  In  whom  also  ye  are  circumcised  with  the  circum- 
cision made  without  hands,  in  putting  off  the  body  of  the  sing 
of  the  flesh  by  the  circumcision  of  Christ:  12  Buried  with 
4*  41 


83, 34  BAPTISM. 


John's  baptism  —  design  of —  nature  of. 


him  in  baptism,  wherein  also  ye  are  risen  with  Mm  through 
the  faith  of  the  operation  of  God,  who  hath  raised  him  from  the 
dead.  13  And  you,  being  dead  in  your  sins  and  the  uncircum- 
cision  of  your  flesh,  hath-  he  quickened  together  with  him, 
having  forgiven  you  all  trespasses. 

Tit.  3:  5  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  re- 
generation, and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  6  Which  he 
ehed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

33.  John's  baptism,  a  token  of  repentance,  inward  purity^  and  preparation 
fir  Christ's  advent. 

Mai.  3:  1  Behold,  I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me. 

Mk.  1:  4  John  did  baptize  in  the  wilderness,  and  preach  the 
baptism  of  repentance,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

Lk.  1:  17  He  shall  go  before  him  in  the  spirit  and  power  of 
Elias,  to  turn  the  hearts  of  the  fathers  to  the  children,  and  the 
disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just ;  to  make  ready  a  people 
prepared  for  the  Lord.  —  3:  3  He  came  into  all  the  country 
about  Jordan,  preaching  the  baptism  of  repentance,  for  the 
remission  of  sins ;  4  As  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  the  words 
of  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying,  The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the 
wilderness,  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  his  paths 
straight.  [Is.  40:  3.] 

Jn.  1:  30  This  is  he  of  whom  I  said,  After  me  cometli  a 
man  which  is  preferred  before  me ;  for  he  was  before  me.  31 
And  I  knew  him  not :  but  that  he  should  be  made  manifest  to 
Israel,  therefore  am  I  come  baptizing  with  water. 

34.  Was  John's  baptism  in  the  name  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ? 

Ac.  18:  24  A  certain  Jew,  named  Apollos,  born  at  Alexan- 
dria, an  eloquent  man,  and  mighty  in  the  Scriptures,  came  to 
Ephesus.  25  This  man  was  instructed  in  the  way  of  the 
Lord :  and  being  fervent  in  the  spirit,  he  spake  and  taught 
diligently  the  things  of  the  Lord,  knowing  only  the  baptism 
of  John.  — 19:  1  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  while  Apollos  was 
at  Corinth,  Paul  having  passed  through  the  upper  coasts,  came 
to  Ephesus;  and  finding  certain  disciples,  2  He  said  unto 
them,  Jiave  ye  received  the  Holy  Ghost  since  ye  believed  ? 
And  they  said  unto  him,  We  have  not  so  much  as  heard 
whether  there  be  an.y  Holy  Ghost..  3  And  he  said  unto  them, 
Unto  what  then  were  ye  baptized?  And  they  said,  Unto 
John's  baptism.  4  Then  said  Paul,  John  verily  baptized  with 
the  baptism  of  repentance,  saying  unto  the  people,  that  they 
should  believe  on  him  which  should  come  after  him,  that  is,  on 
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BAPTISM.  35 37 


Baptism  of  Christ  —  Christian  baptism  —  proper  adn  Lnistrators. 

Christ  Jesus.     5  When  they  heard  this,  they  were  baptized  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

35.  Did  Christ  solicit  Ixiptism,  to  be  Introduced  into  the  Aaronic  priesthood, 
w  to  sanction  the  divine  ordinance  of  Johrfs  baptism,  and  "  be  made  manifest 
to  Israel  ?  " 

Mat.  3:  13  Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  Jordan  unto 
John,  to  be  baptized  of  him.  14  But  John  forbade  him,  saying, 
I  have  need  to  be  baptized  of  thee,  and  comest  thou  to  me  ? 
15  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  him,  Suffer  it  to  be  so  now 
for  thus  it  becometh  us  to  fulfil  all  righteousness.  Then  he 
suffered  him. 

Heb.  7:  11  If  therefore  perfection  were  by  the  Levitical 
priesthood,  (for  under  it  the  people  received  the  law,)  what 
further  need  was  there  that  another  priest  should  rise  after  the 
order  of  Melchisedec,  and  not  be  called  after  the  order  of 
Aaron?  12  For  the  priesthood  being  changed,  there  is  made 
of  necessity  a  change  also  of  the  law.  13  For  he  of  whom 
these  things  are  spoken  pertaineth  to  another  tribe,  of  which 
no  man  gave  attendance  at  the  altar.  14  For  it  is  evident 
that  our  Lord  sprang  out  of  Juda ;  of  which  tribe  Moses  spake 
nothing  concerning  priesthood. 

36.  Christian  baptism  instituted,  and  enjoined  upon  believers. 

Mat.  28:  18  Jesus  came,  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  All 
power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth.  19  Go  ye 
therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name 
of.  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  20 
Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  com- 
manded you :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  CL  en  unto  the  end 
of  the  world. 

Mk.  16:16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved 
but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Ac.  2:  38  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission 
of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  — 10 
4.8  And  he  [Peter]  commanded  them  to  be  baptized  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  —  22:  16  Why  tarriest  thou?  arise,  and  be 
baptized,  and  wash  away  thy  sins,  calling  on  the  name  of  the 
"Lord. 

37.  The  proper  administrators  of  Christian  baptism. 

Mat.  28:  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Jn.  3:  22  After  these  things  came  Jesus  and  his  disciples 

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S8  BAPTISM. 


Proper  subjects  of. 


into  the  land  of  Judea ;  and  there  he  tarried  with  tiiem,  and 
baptized. 

Ac.  8:  12  When  they  believed  Philip,  preaching  the  things 
concerning  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ, 
they  were  baptized  both  men  and  women. 

38.  The  proper  subjects  of  baptism. 

Ac.  2:  38  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  baptized 
every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission 
of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  fche  Holy  Ghost.  39 
For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children,  and  to  al] 
that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 
40  And  with  many  other  words  did  he  testify  and  exhort,  say- 
ing, Save  yourselves  from  this  untoward  generation.  41  Then 
they  that  gladly  received  his  word,  were  baptized:  and  the 
same  day  there  were  added  unto  them  about  three  thousand 
souls.  —  8:  36  And  as  they  went  on  their  way,  they  came  unto 
a  certain  water :  and  the  eunuch  said,  See,  here  is  water ;  what 
doth  hinder  me  to  be  baptized  ?  37  And  Philip  said,  If  thou 
believest  with  all  thine  heart,  thou  mayest.  And  he  answered 
and  said,  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  the  Son  of  God.  — 10: 
46  Then  answered  Peter,  47  Can  any  man  forbid  water, 
that  these  should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  received  the 
Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ?  48  And  he  commanded  them  to 
be  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  — 16:  14  A  certain 
woman  named  Lydia,  a  seller  of  purple,  of  the  city  of  Thyati- 
ra,  which  worshipped  God,  heard  us:  whose  heart  the  Lord 
opened,  that  she  attended  unto  the  things  which  were  spoken 
of  Paul.  15  And  when  she  was  baptized,  and  her  household, 
she  besought  us,  saying,  If  ye  have  judged  me  to  be  faithful 
to  the  Lord,  come  into  my  house,  and  abide  there :  And  she 
constrained  us.  29  Then  he  called  for  a  light,  and  sprang  in, 
and  came  trembling,  and  fell  down  before  Paul  and  Silas ; 
30  And  brought  them  out,  and  said,  Sirs,  what  must  I  do 
to  be  saved  ?  3 1  And  they  said,  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and  thy  house.  32  And  they 
spake  unto  him  the  word  of  the  Lord,  and  to  all  that  were 
in  his  house.  33  And  he  took  them  the  same  hour  of  the 
night,  and  washed  their  stripes ;  and  was  baptized,  he  and  all 
'  his,  straightway.  34  And  when  he  had  brought  them  into 
his  house,  he  set  meat  before  them,  and  rejoiced,  believing 
in  God  with  all  his  house.  — 18:  8  Crispus,  the  chief  ruler 
of  the  synagogue,  believed  on  the  Lord  with  all  his  house : 
and  many  of  the  Corinthians  hearing,  believed,  and  wertJ 
baptized. 
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BAPTISM BIBLE.  SO,  40 

Mode  of—  Bible  —  inspiration  of. 

l*Cor.  1:  16  I  baptized  also  tne  household  of  Stephanas; 
besides,  I  know  not  whether  I  baptized  any  other. 
[See  117—121.] 

39.  Mode  of  baptism. 

1.  Passages  referred  to  by  those  who  immerse. 

Mat.  3:  5  Then  went  out  to  him  Jerusalem,  and  all  Judea, 
and  all  the  region  round  about  Jordan,  6  And  were  baptized 
of  him.  in  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.  16  And  o'e^us,  when 
he  was  baptized,  weftt  up  straightway  out  of  the  waiei. 

Jn.  3:  23  John  also  was  baptizing  in  -ZEnori,  near  to  oalim, 
because  there  was  much  water  there :  and  they  came,  and  weve 
baptized. 

Ac.  8:  38  He  commanded  the  chariot  to  stand  still :  and 
they  went  down  both  into  the  water,  both  Philip  and  the 
eunuch ;  and  he  baptized  nim.  39  And  when  they  were  come 
np  out  of  the  water,  the  Spirit  ot  the  Lord  caught  away  Philip, 
that  the  eunuch  saw  him  no  more. 

Col.  2:  12  Buried  with  him  in  baptism,  wherein  also  ye  are 
risen  with  him  through  the  faith  of  the  operation  of  God,  who 
hath  raised  him  from  the  dead.  Rom.  G:  4.  ["See  32.] 

2.  Piissagrs  referred  to  by  those  wlio  sprinkle  or  pour. 

Is.  44:  3  I  will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is  thirsty,  and 
floods  upon  the  dry  ground :  I  will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy 
seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring.  —  52:  15  So  shall 
he  sprinkle  many  nations. 

Ezk.  3G:  25  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and 
ye  shall  be  clean:  from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your 
idols,  will  I  cleanse  you.  [Num.  8:  7.] 

Heb.  10:  22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full 
assurance  of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil 
conscience,  and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water.  — 12' 
24  To  Jesus  the  Mediator  of  the  new  covenant,  and  to  the 
blood  of  sprinkling,  that  speaketh  better  things  than  that  of 
Abel. 

1  Pet.  1:2  Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God 
the  Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience 
End  sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ.     [See  31,  G20.] 

BIBLE. 

40.  Bible,  the  inspired  word  of  God. 

2  S.  23:  1  The  sweet  psalmist  of  Israel,  said,     2  The  Spirit 
cf  the  LORD  spake  by  me,  and  his  word  was  in  my  tongue. 

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40  BIBLE. 

Inspiration  of. 

2  K.  17:  13  The  LORD  testified  against  Israel,  pjid  against 
Judah,  by  all  the  prophets,  and  by  all  the  seers,  saying.  Turn 
ye  from  your  evil  ways,  and  keep  my  commandments,  and 
my  statutes,  according  to  all  the  law  which  I  commanded 
youi  fathers,  and  which  I  sent  to  you  by  my  servants  the 
prophets. 

2  Ch.  34:  21  Our  fathers  have  not  kept  the  word  of  the 
LOUD,  to  do  after  all  that  is  written  in  this  book.  —  36:  21  To 
fulfil  the  word  of  the  LORD  by  the  mouth  of  Jeremiah. 

Neh.  9:  30  Many  years  didst  thou  forbear  them,  and  testifi- 
edst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in  thy  prophets* 
.  Jer.  1:  9  Then  the  LORD  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched 
my  mouth.  And  the  LORD  said  unto  me.  Behold,  I  have  put 
my  words  in  thy  mouth.  —  36:  1  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the 
fourth  year  of  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah, 
that  this  word  came  unto  Jeremiah  from  the  LORD,  saying, 
2  Take  fhee  a  roll  of  a  book,  and  write  therein  all  the  words 
that  I  have  spoken  unto  thee  against  Israel,  and  against  Judah, 
and  against  all  the  nations,  from  the  day  I  spake  unto  thee, 
from  the  days  of  Josiah,  even  unto  this  day. 

Zee.  7:  12  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant 
stone,  lest  they  should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the 
LORD  of  hosts  hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets : 
therefore  came  a  great  wrath  from  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Lk.  1:  70  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began. 

Ac.  1:  16  Men  and  brethren,  this  scripture  must  needs 
have  been  fulfilled,  whk-h  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  the  mouth  of 
David  spake  before  concerning  Judas,  which  was  guide  to 
them  that  took  Jesus.  —  3:  18  Those  things  which  God  before 
had  shewed  by  the  mouth  of  all  his  prophets,  that  Christ 
should  suffer,  he  hath  so  fulfilled  —  28:  25  And  when  they 
agreed  not  among  themselves,  they  departed,  after  that  Paul 
had  spoken  one  word,  Well  spake  the  Holy  Ghost  by  Esaias 
the  prophet  unto  our  fathers. 

Rom.  3:  2  Unto  them  were  committed  the  oracles  of  God. 

[1  Pet,  4:  II.] 

1  Cor.  2:  12  Now  we  have  received,  not  the  spirit  of  the 
world,  but  the  Spirit  which  is  of  God  ;  that  we  might  know 
the  things  that  are  freely  given  to  us  of  God.  13  Which 
things  also  we  speak,  not  in  the  words  which  man's  wisdom 
teacheth,  but  which  the  Holy  Ghost  teacheth  ;  comparing  spi- 
ritual things  with  spiritual. 

Gal.  1:  11  I  certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which 
was  preached  of  me  is  not  after  man :     12  For  I  neither 
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BIBLE.  41,  42 

Inspired  —  everlasting  truth  —  will  be  fulfilled.        x^ 

received  it  of  man,  neither  was  I  taught  it,  but  by  the  revela- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ. 

1  Th.  2:  13  For  this  cause  also  thank  we  God  without  ceas- 
ing, because,  when  ye  received  the  word  of  God  which  ye 
heard  of  us,  ye  received  it  not  as  the  word  of  men,  but  (as 
it  is  in  truth)  the  word  of  God,  which  effectually  worketh  also 
in  you  that  believe. 

2  Tim.  3:  16  All  scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of  God, 
and  is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for  correction,  for 
instruction  in  righteousness  :     17  That  the  man  of  God  may 
be  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished  unto  all  good  works. 

lleb.  1:  1  God,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  2  Hath 
in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son. 

2  Pet.  1  18  This  voice  wliich  came  from  heaven  we  heard, 
when  we  were  with  him  in  the  holy  mount.  19  We  have 
also  a  more  sure  word  of  prophecy :  whereunto  ye  do  well 
that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a  light  that  shineth  in  a  dark  place, 
until  the  day  dawn,  and  the  day-star  arise  in  your  hearts  : 
20  Knowing  this  first,  that  no  prophecy  of  the  scripture  is  of 
any  private  interpretation.  21  For  the  prophecy  came  not  in 
old  time  by  the  will  of  man ;  but  holy  men  of  God  spake  as 
they  were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

41.  Bible,  the  everlasting  truth  of  God. 

Ps.  19:  9  The  fear  of  the  LORP  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever: 
the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

—  9o:  5  Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure.  —  119:  142  Thy  law 
is  the  truth. 

Is.  25:  1  Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth.  — 
40:  8  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth  :  but  the  word  of 
our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

42.  Bible  will  be  fulfilled. 

Mat.  5:  17  Think  not  that  I  am  come  to  destroy  the  law,  or 
the  prophets  :  I  am  not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfil.  1 8  For 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Till  heaven  and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or 
one  tittle  shall  in  no  wise  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled, 

—  24:  35  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,  but  my  words 
shall  not  pass  away. 

Lk.  16:  17  It  is  easier  for  heaven  and  earth  to  pass,  than 
one  tittle  of  the  law  to  fail.  —  24:  44  He  said  unto  to  them. 
These  are  the  words  which  I  spake  unto  you,  while  I  was  yet 
with  you,  that  all  things  must  be  fulfilled  which  were  written 
Sri  the  law  of  Moses,  and  in  the  prophets,  and  in  the  psalms, 
concerning  me. 

47 


43,  44  BIBLE. 

Confirmed  by  miracles  —  confirmed  by  prophecy. 

Jn.  10:  35.  The  scripture  cannot  be  broken. 

Ac.  1:  16  Men  and  brethren,  this  scripture  must  needs  have 
been  filfilled,  which  the  Holy  Ghost  by  the  mouth  of  David 
spake  before  concerning  Judas,  which  was  guide  to  them  that 
took  Jesus.  —  3:  18.  But  those  things  which  God  before  had 
shewed  by  the  mouth  of  all  his  prophets,  that  Christ  should 
suffer,  he  hath  so  fulfilled.  [See  284.] 

43.  Miracles  wrought  to  confirm  the  word  of  God. 

Exod.  4:  4.  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Put  forth  thine 
hand,  and  take  it  by  the  tail.  And  he  put  forth  his  hand,  and 
caught  it,  and  it  became  a  rod  in  his  hand :  5  That  they 
may  believe  that  the  LORD  God  of  their  fathers,  the  God  of 
Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob,  hath  ap- 
pear^d  unto  thee. —  14:  31  Israel  saw  that  great  work  which 
the  Lord  did  upon  the  Egyptians  :  and  the  people  feared  the 
LORD,  and  believed  the  LORD,  and  his  servant  Moses.  —  19: 
9  The  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Lo,  I  come  unto  thee  in  a  thick 
cloud,  that  the  people  may  hear  when  I  speak  with  thee,  and 
believe  thee  for  ever. 

1  K.  18:  38  Then  the  fire  of  the  LORD  fell,  and  consumed 
the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the  stones,  and  the  dust, 
and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench.  39  And  when 
all  the  people  saw  it,  they  fell  on  their  faces :  and  they  said, 
The  LORD,  he  is  the  God ;  the  LORD  he  is  the  God. 

Mk.  16:  20  They  went  forth,  and  preached  every  where, 
the  Lord  working  with  them,  and  confirming  the  word  with 
signs  following. 

Jn.  3:  1  There  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees  named  Nicode- 
mus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews :  2  The  same  came  to  Jesus  by 
night,  and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a 
teacher  come  from  God ;  for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles 
that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him. 

Ac.  8:  6.  The  people  with  one  accord  gave  heed  unto  those 
things  which  Philip  spake,  hearing  and  seeing  the  miracles 
which  he  did.  —  14:  3  Long  time  therefore  abode  they  speak- 
ing boldly  in  the  Lord,  which  gave  testimony  unto  the  word, 
of  his  grace,  and  granted  signs  and  wonders  to  be  done  by 
their  hands. 

Heb.  2:  4  God  also  bearing  them  witness,  both  with  signs 
and  wonders,  and  with  divers  miracles,  and  gifts  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  [See  77.] 

44.  Bible  confirmed  ly  prophecy. 

Gen.  49^  10  The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah,  nor  a 
48 


E  [BLE.  45 

Confirmed  by  prophecy  —  its  internal  evidences . 


lawgiver  from  between  his  feet,  until  Shiloh  come  :  and  unto 
him  shall  the  gathering  of  the  people  be. 

See  also  David's  prophecy  of  the  resurrection  of  Christ, 
(Ps.  16:  10;)— and  Isaiah's  prediction  of  Christ,  (Is.  7:  14, 
and  35:  3 — 6  ;  and  53d  chap,  entire  ;)  —  and  his  prophecy 
against  Babylon,  (Is.  13:  17 — 22,  and  14:  22,  23;  and  47th 
chap,  entire ;)  and  his  prophecy  of  Cyrus,  (Is.  45:  1 — 3 ;) 
and  Jeremiah's  prophecy  against  Babylon,  (Jer.  50:  23 — 40, 
and  51:  30 — 44  ;)  and  Ezekiel's  prophecy  respecting  the 
overthrow  of  Tyre^  (Ezk.  26:  7 — 11 ;)  and  Nebuchadnezzar's 
invasion  of  Egypt,  (Ezk.  29:  18 — 20  ;)  and  Daniel's  inter- 
pretation of  Nebuchadnezzar's  dream,  (Dan.  2:  31 — 35 ;)  — 
and  his  prophecy  respecting  the  rise  and  power  of  antichrist, 
(Dan.  7:  24,  25,  and  chapters  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  and  12,  entire ;) 
—  and  Nahum's  prophecy  respecting  the  overthrow  of  Nine- 
veh, in  the  2d  and  3d  chapters  of  Nahum  ;  and  Zephaniah's 
prophecy  against  Nineveh,  (Zep.  2:  13 — 15;)  —  and  Zecha- 
riah's  prediction  respecting  the  30  pieces  of  silver  paid  Judas, 
(Zee.  11:  12,  13;)  —  and  Christ's  prophecy  respecting  the 
Temple,  (Mat.  24:  1,  2,  15,  16,  21  ;)  and  respecting  Jerusa- 
lem, (Lk.  19:  43, 44  ;)  and  Paul's  prophecy  respecting  the  man 
of  sin,  (2  Th.  2:  3,  4.) 

45.  Bible  confirmed  by  its  internal  evidences. 
1.  By  revelations  above  reason  and  human  capacity. 

Gen.  1:  1  In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and  the 
earth. 

Ps.  19:  12  Who  can  understand  his  errors?— 49:  11  Their 
inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall  continue  for  ever,  and 
their  dwelling-places  to  all  generations ;  they  call  their  lands 
after  their  own  names. 

Pr.  16:  4  The  LORD  hath  made  all  things  for  himself:  yea, 
even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of  evil. 

Is.  40:  17  All  nations  before  him  are  as  nothing;  and  they 
are  counted  to  him  less  than  nothing,  and  vanity. 

Jer.  17:  9  The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things,  and  des 
perately  wicked :  who  can  know  it  ? 

1  Cor.  15:  35  Some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised 
up  ?  and  with  what  body  do  they  come  ?     44  It  is  sown  a  nat- 
ural body,  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.     There  is  a  natural 
body,  and  there  is  a  spiritual  body. 

2  Tim.  1:  10  But  is     now  made  manifest  by  the  appearing 
of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death,  and 
hath  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the  gospel, 

2  Pet.  3:  10  The  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a  thief  in 
5  49 


46  BIBLE. 

The  true  standard. 


the  night ;  in  the  which  the  heavens  shall  pass  away  with  a 
great  noise,  and  the  elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the 
earth  also  and  the  works  that  are  therein  shall  be  burned  up. 

1  Jn.  4:  8  He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God 
is  love. — 5:  7  There  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these  three  are 
one. 

Rev.  20:  111  saw  a  great  white  throne,  and  him  that  sat  on 
it,  from  whose  face  the  earth  and  the  heaven  fled  away ;  and 
there  was  found  no  place  for  them. — 22:  161  am  the  root  and 
the  offspring  of  David,  and  the  bright  and  morning-star. 

2.  By  the  purity  of  its  requirements. 

Ps.  119:  7  The  law  of  the  LORD  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul :  the  testimony  of  the  LORD  is  sure,  making  wfse  the 
simple.  8  The  statutes  of  the  LORD  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  LORD  is  pure,  enlightening 
the  eyes.  9  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever: 
the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

Pr.  30:  5  Every  word  of  God  is  pure  :  he  is  a  shield  unto 
them  that  put  their  trust  in  him.  [See  47,  285.] 

46.  Bible,  the  true  standard  of  faith  and  practice  —  danger  of  false  stand- 
ards. 

Is.  8:  20  To  the  law  and  to  the  testimony :  if  they  speak 
not  according  to  this  word,  it  is  because  there  is  no  light  in 
them. 

Mat.  15:  3  He  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Why  do  ye 
also  transgress  the  commandment  of  God  by  your  tradition  ? 

4  For  God  commanded,  saying,  Honor  thy  father  and  mother : 
and,  He  that  curseth  father  or  mother,  let  him  die  the  death. 

5  But  ye  say,  Whosoever  shall  say  to  his  father  or  his  mother, 
It  is  a  gift,  by  whatsoever  thou  mightest  be  profited  by  me ; 

6  And  honor  not  his  father  or  his  mother,  he  shall  be  free. 
Thus  have  ye  made  the  commandment  of  God  of  none  effect 
by  your  tradition. 

Mk.  7:  7  In  vain  do  they  worship  me,  teaching  for  doctrines 
the  commandments  of  men.  8  For,  laying  aside  the  com- 
mandment of  God,  ye  hold  the  tradition  of  men,  as  the  wash- 
ing of  pots  and  cups :  and  many  other  such  like  things  ye  do. 
9  He  said  unto  them,  Full  well  ye  reject  the  commandment 
of  God,  that  ye  may  keep  your  own  tradition. 

Jn.  12:  48  He  that  rejecteth  me,  and  receiveth  not  my  words, 
hath  one  that  judgeth  him :  the  word  that  I  have  spoken,  the 
same  shall  judge  him  in  the  last  day. 
50 


BIBLE.  47,  4S 

True  means  of  grace  —  to  be  taught  and  studied. 

Rom.  2:  16  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  secrets  of 
men  by  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  my  gospel. 

2  Cor.  10:  12  We  dare  not  maKe  ourselves  of  the  number, 
or  compare  ourselves  with  some  that  commend  themselves : 
but  they,  measuring  themselves  by  themselves,  and  comparing 
themselves  among  themselves,  are  not  wise. 

Col.  2:  8  Beware  lest  any  man  spoil  you  through  philosophy 
and  vain  deceit,  after  the  tradition  of  men,  after  the  rudiments 
of  the  world,  and  not  after  Christ. 

47.  Bible,  the  true  medns  of  grace. 

Ps.  19:  7  The  law  of  the  LORD  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul :  the  testimony  of  the  LORD  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple.  — 119:93  I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts :  for  with 
them  thou  hast  quickened  me.» 

Jn.  15:  3  Ye  are  clean  through  the  word  which  I  have 
spoken  unto  you — 17:  17  Sanctify  them  through  thy  truth : 
thy  word  is  truth.  19  And  for  their  sakes  I  sanctify  myself, 
that  they  also  might  be  sanctified  through  the  truth. 

Eom.  1: 16  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of  Christ:  for 
it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salvation  to  every  one  that  believ- 
eth  ;  to  the"  Jew  first,  and  also  to  the  Greek. — 10:17  Faith 
cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by  the  word  of  God. 

Ep.  6:  17  Take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of 
the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God. 

2  Tim.  3:  15  From  a  child  thou  hast  known  the  holy  scrip- 
tures, which  are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salvation  through 
faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Jam.  1:  18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures. 
21  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness,  and  superfluity  of  naughti- 
ness, and  receive  with  meekness  the  ingrafted  word,  which  is 
able  to  save  your  souls. 

1  Pet.  1:  23  Being  born  again,  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but 
of  incorruptible,  by  the  word  of  God,  which  liveth  and  abideth 
for  ever.  [See  428— 432.] 

48.  Studying  and  teaching  the  Bible  required  and  encouraged. 

Dt.  11:  18  Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my  words  in 
your  heart  and  in  your  soul,  and  bind  them  for  a  sign  upon 
jour  hand,  that  they  may  be  as  frontlets  between  your  eyes, 

19  And  ye  shall  teach  them  your  children,  speaking  of  them 
when  thou  sittest  in  thine  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by 
the  way,  when  thou   liest  down,  and  when   thou  ri«est  up 

20  And  thou   shalt  write  them  upon  the  door  posts  of  thin  , 

51 


•19  BIBLE. 

A  written  revelation. 

house,  and  upon  thy  gates :  21  That  your  days  may  be  multi- 
plied, and  the  days  of  your  children,  in  the  land  which  the 
LORD  sware  unto  your  fathers  to  give  them,  as  the  days  of 
heaven  upon  the  earth. 

Jos.  1:  8  This  book  of  the  law  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy 
mouth ;  but  thou  shalt  meditate  therein  day  and  night,  that 
thou  mayest  observe  to  do  according  to  all  that  is  written  there- 
in :  for  then  thou  shalt  make  thy  wray  prosperous,  and  then 
thou  shalt  have  good  success. 

Ps.  1:  1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of 
the  LORD  ;  and  in  his  law  doth  lie  meditate  day  and  night. 

Pr.  4:  13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ;  let  her  not  go  • 
keep  her :  for  she  is  thy  life.  20  My  son,  attend  to  my  words ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  my  sayings.  21  Let  them  not  depart 
from  thine  eyes;  keep  them  in  the  midst  of  thine  heart. 
22  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that  find  them,  and  health  to 
all  their  flesh. 

Mat.  22:  29  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Ye  do  err, 
not  knowing  the  scriptures,  nor  the  power  of  God. 

Jn.  5:  39  Search  the  scriptures ;  for  in  them  ye  think  ye 
have  eternal  life :  And  they  are  they  wrhich  testify  of  me. 

Ac.  17:  11  These  \vere  more  noble  than  those  in  Thessa- 
lonica,  in  that  they  received  the  word  with  all  readiness  of 
mind,  and  searched  the  scriptures  daily,  whether  those  things 
were  so. 

Rom.  15:  4  Whatsoever  things  were  written  aforetime,  were 
written  for  our  learning,  that  we  through  patience  and  comfort 
of  the  scriptures  might  have  hope. 

1  Th.  5:  27  I  charge  you  by  the  Lord  that  this  epistle  be 
read  unto  all  the  holy  brethren. 

Heb.  2:  1  We  ought  to  give  the  more  earnest  heed  to  the 
things  which  we  have  heard,  lest  at  any  time  we  should  let 
them  slip. 

1  Pet.  2:  2  As  new-born  babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of 
the  word,  that  ye  may  grow  thereby. 

Rev.  1:  3  Blessed  is  he  that  readeth,  and  they  that  hear  the 
words  of  this  prophecy,  and  keep  those  things  which  are  writ- 
ten therein  :  for  the  time  is  at  hand.  [Ps.  19,  and  119,  entire.] 

[See  279,  458,  493.] 

49.  Bible  a  written  revelation,  and  intelligible. 

Dt.  9:  10  The  LORD  delivered  unto  me  two  tables  of  stone 
written  with  the  finger  of  God ;  and  on  them  was  written  ac- 
52 


BIBLE.  50,  51 

Sin  of  wresting  — profitable. 


cording  to  all  the  words  which  the  LORD  spake  with  you  in  the 
mount,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire. 

Ps.  102:  18  This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to 
come :  and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise  the 
LORD. 

Ps.  119:  105  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 
Udto  my  path.  130  The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  Jight; 
it  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

2  Pet.  1:  18  This  voice  which  came  from  heaven  we  heard, 
when  we  were  with  him  in  the  holy  mount.  1 9  We  have  also 
a  more  sure  word  of  prophecy ;  whereunto  ye  do  well  that  ya 
take  heed,  as  unto  a  light  that  shineth  in  a  dark  place,  until  ti*e 
day  dawn,  and  the  day-star  arise  in  your  hearts. 

50.  Sin  and  danger  of  altering  or  unresting  the  Bible. 

Dt.  4:  2  Ye  shall  not  add  unto  the  word  which  I  command 
you,  neither  shall  ye  diminish  aught  from  it,  that  ye  may  keep 
the  commandments  of  the  LORD  your  God  which  I  command 
you. 

Pr.  30:  6  Add  thou  not  unto  Lis  words,  lest  he  reprove  thee 
and  thou  be  found  a  liar. 

2  Pet.  3:  15  And  account  th«t  the  long-suffering  of  ou* 
Lord  is  salvation ;  even  as  our  beloved  brother  Paul  also,  ac- 
cording to  the  wisdom  given  unto  him,  hath  written  unto  you ; 
1 6  As  also  in  all  Ins  epistles,  speaking  in  them  of  these  things ; 
in  which  are  some  things  hard  to  be  understood,  which  they 
that  are  unlearned  and  unstable  wrest,  as  they  do  also  the  other 
scriptures,  unto  their  own  destruction. 

Rev.  22:  18  I  testify  unto  every  man  that  heareth  the  words 
of  the  prophecy  of  this  book,  If  any  man  shall  add  unto  these 
things,  God  shall  add  unto  him  the  plagues  that  are  written  in 
this  book  :  19  And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the  words 
of  the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God  shall  take  away  his  part 
out  of  the  book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and  from  the 
things  which  are  written  in  this  book.  [See  284.] 

5 1 .  The  whole  Bible  profitable  and  important. 

Dt.  29:  29  The  secret  things  belong  unto  the  LORD  our  God: 
Imt  those  things  which  are  revealed  belong  unto  us,  and  to  our 
children  for  ever,  that  we  may  do  all  the  words  of  this  law. 

2  Tim.  3:  16  All  scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of  God, 
and  is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for  correction,  for 
instruction  in  righteousness:  17  That  the  man  of  God  may 
De  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished  unto  all  good  works. 

[See  47,  and  279  and  433.] 

5*  53 


52,  53  CHEERFULNESS CHILDREN. 

Duty  and  advantages  of —  Duties  of  to  parents. 

CHEERFULNESS. 

52.  Duty  and  advantages  of  cheerfulness. 

Nek.  8:  10  Neither  be  ye  sorry ;  for  the  joy  of  the  LORD  is 
your  strength. 

Pr.  14:  30  A  sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh :  but  envy 
'the  rottenness  of  the  bones.  [Ps.  119:  80.] —  15:  13  A  merry 
heart  maketh  a  cheerful  countenance :  but  by  sorrow  of  the 
heart  the  spirit  is  broken.  15  He  that  is  of  a  merry  heart 
hath  a  continual  feast.  — 17:  22  A  merry  heart  doeth  good  like 
a  medicine :  but  a  broken  spirit  drieth  the  bones. 

Jn.  16:  33  These  things  I  have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me 
ye  might  have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation, 
but  be  of  good  cheer :  I  have  overcome  the  world. 

1  Th.  5:  16  Rejoice  evermore.     [See  296,  634] 

CHILDREN. 

53.  Duties  of  children  to  parents. 

Ex.  20:  12  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giv- 
eth  thee. 

Lev.  19:  3.  Ye  shall  fear  every  man  his  mother  and  his 
father. 

Pr.  1:  8  My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father,  and  for- 
sake not  the  law  of  thy  mother :  9  For  they  shall  be  an  orna- 
ment of  grace  unto  thy  head,  and  chains  about  thy  neck.  —  6 : 
20  My  son,  keep  thy  father's  commandment,  and  forsake  not 
the  law  of  thy  mother :  21  Bind  them  continually  upon  thine 
heart,  and  tie  them  about  thy  neck.  22  When  thou  goest,  it 
shall  lead  thee ;  when  thou  sleepest,  it  shall  keep  thee ;  and 
ivhen  thou  awakest,  it  shall  talk  with  thee. — 13:  1  A  wise  son 
heareth  his  father's  instruction :  but  a  scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. 
—  23:  22  Hearken  unto  thy  father  that  begat  thee,  and  despise 
not  thy  mother  when  she  is  old. 

Mat.  15:  4  God  commanded,  saying,  Honor  thy  father  and 
mother :  and,  He  that  curseth  father  or  mother,  let  him  die 
the  death.  5  But  ye  say,  Whosoever  shall  say  to  his  father 
or  his  mother,  It  is  a  gift,  by  whatsoever  thou  mightest  be  pro- 
fited by  me ;  6  And  honor  not  his  father  or  his  mother,  he 
shall  be  free.  Thus  have  ye  made  the  commandment  of  God 
of  none  effect  by  your  tradition. 

Lk.  2:  5L  He  [Christ]  went  down  with  them,  [his  parents] 
and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them. 
54 


CHILDREN.  54,  55 


Disobedient  children  punished  —  Early  piety. 


Ep.  6:  1  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord :  for  this 
is  right.  2  Honor  thy  father  and  mother,  (which  is  the  first 
commandment  with  promise,)  3  That  it  may  be  well  with 
thee.  and  thou  mayest  live  long  on  the  earth. 

Col.  3:  20  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  things  :  for  this 
is  well-pleasing  unto  the  Lord.  [See  10.] 

54.  Penalties  for  disobeying  and  abusing  parents. 

Ex.  21:  15  He  that  smiteth  his  father,  of  his  mother,  shall 
be  surely  put' to  death.     17  And  he  that  curseth  his  father  or  . 
his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Dt.  21:  18  If  a  man  have  a  stubborn  and  rebellious  son, 
which  will  not  obey  the  voice  of  his  father,  or  the  voice  of  his 
mother,  and  that,  when  they  have  chastened  him,  will  not 
hearken  unto  them:  21  And  all  the  men  of  his  city  shall 
stone  him  with  stones,  that  he  die :  so  shalt  thou  put  evil  away 
from  among  you,  and  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and  fear — 27:  16 
Cursed  be  he  that  setteth  light  by  his  father  or  his  mother : 
and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

Pr.  20:  20  Whoso  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother,  his  lamp 
sha*l  be  put  out  in  obscure  darkness.  —  30:  17  The  eye  that 
mocketh  at  his  father,  and  despiseth  to  obey  his  mother,  the 
ravens  of  the  valley  shall  pick  it  out,  and  the  young  eagles 
shall  eat  it.  .[See  494.] 

55.  Early  piety  exemplified  and  encouraged. 

1  S.  3:  8  The  LORD  called  Samuel  again  the  third  time. 
And  he  arose  and  went  to  Eli,  and  said,  Here  am  I ;  for  thou 
didst  call  me.     And  Eli  perceived  that  the  LORD  had  called 
the  child. 

2  Ch.  34:  1  Josiah  ivas  eight  years  old  when  he  began  to 
reign.     3  In  the  eighth  year  of  his  reign,  while  he  was  yet 
young,  he  began  to  seek  after  the  God  of  David  his  father. 

Pr.  8:  17  I  love  them  that  love  me :  and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me. — 22:  6  Train  up  a  child  in  the  way  he 
should  go :  and  when  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

EC.  12:  1  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 
youth,  while  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh, 
when  thou  shalt  say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them. 

Is.  28:  9  Whom  shall  he  teach  knowledge  ?  and  whom  shall 
he  make  to  understand  doctrine?  them  that  are  weaned 'from 
the  milk,  and  drawn  from  the  breasts. 

2  Tim.  3:  15  And  that  from  a  child  thou  hast  known  tha 
hoi}  scriptures,  which  are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salva- 
tion through,  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

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5  6,  57  CHRIST  JESUS 


Christ's  moral  character  —  obeyed  his  father. 


CHRIST  JESUS. 

56.  His  holiness,  righteousness,  frankness,  and  disinterestedness. 

Is.  11:  5  And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins, 
and  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

Jn.  8:  50  I  seek  not  mine  own  glory . 

Jn.  18:  19  The  high  priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  his  disci- 
ples, and  of  his  doctrine.  20  Jesus  answered  him,  I  spake 
openly  to  the  world ;  I  ever  taught  in  the  synagogue,  and  in 
the  temple,  whither  the  Jews  always  resort ;  and  in  secret  have 
I  said  nothing.  21  Why  askest  thou  me?  ask  them  which 
heard  me,  what  I  have  said  unto  them :  behold,  they  know 
what  I  said. 

Ac.  3:  14  Ye  denied  the  Holy  One,  and  the  Just. 

2  Cor.  5:  21  He  hath  made  him  to  be  sin  for  us,  who  knew 
no  sin. 

Heb.  4:  15  We  have  not  an  high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities :  but  was  in  all  points 
tempted  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin. — 7:  26  Such  an  high 
priest  became  us,  who  is  holy,  harmless,  undefiled,  separate 
from  sinners,  and  made  higher  than  the  heavens,  27  Who 
needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high  priests,  to  offer  up  sacrifice, 
first  for  his  own  sins,  and  then  for  the  people's :  for  this  he  did 
once,  when  he  offered  up  himself. 

1  Pet.  2:  21  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  ex- 
ample, that  ye  should  follow  his  steps .  22  Who  did  no  sin, 
neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth :  23  Who,  when  he  was 
reviled,  reviled  not  again ;  when  he  suffered,  he  threatened 
not ;  but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righteously. 

[See  229,  630.] 

57.  Christ  obeyed,  pleased  and  honored  God. 

Ps.  40:  7  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the 
book  it  is  written  of  me,  8  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  0  my 
God :  yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

Mat.  3:  17  Lo,  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying,  This  is  my  be- 
loved Son.  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased. 

Jn.  4:  34  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  My  meat  is  to  do  the  will 
of  him  that  sent  me,  and  to  finish  his  work.  —  5:  30  I  seek  not 
mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  the  Father  which  hath  sent  me. 
—  6:  38  I  came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  my  own  will,  but 
the  will  of  him  that  sent  me. — 8:  29  He  that  sent  me  is  with 
me :  the  Father  hath  not  left  me  alone ;  for  I  do  always  those 
things  that  please  him.  49  Jesu^  answered,  I  have  not  a 


CHRIST   JESUS.  58  —  60 


His  poverty,  etc.  —  Deadness  to  the  World  —  Love  and  Compassion. 

devil;  but  I  honor -my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor  me.  — 17:  4 
I  have  glorified  thee  on  the  earth :  I  have  finished  the  work 
which  thou  gavest  me  to  do. 

53.   0/irisCs  pwerty  and  self-denial. 

Mat.  8:  20  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  The  foxes  have  holes,  and 
the  birds  of  the  air  have  nests ;  but  the  Son  of  man  hath  not 
where  to  lay  his  head. 

Rom.  15:  2  Let  every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbor  for  hi* 
good  to  edification.  3  For  even  Christ  pleased  not  himself « 
but,  as  it  is  written,  The  reproaches  of  them  that  reproach/  4 
thee  fell  on  me. 

2  Cor.  8:  9  Ye  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Cb  ist, 
that  though  he  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  he  became  j  jor, 
that  ye  through  his  poverty  might  be  rich. 

Heb.  12:  2  Looking  unto  Jesus  the  author  and  finis!  jr  of 
our  faith ;  who,  for  the  joy  [Gr.  Anti — instead  q/'the  joj  J  that 
was  set  before  him,  endured  the  cross,  despising  the  shame, 
and  is  set  down  at  the  right  hand  of  the  throne  of  God. 

59.  How  did  Christ  regard  the  world  and  its  honors? 

Jn.  5:  41  I  receive  not  honor  from  men. — 16:  33  I  have 
overcome  the  world.  — 18:  36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is 
not  of  this  world.  [See  626,  743.] 

60.  Ckriafs  love  and  compassion  towards  mankind. 

Mat.  9:  35  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  villages, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the 
kingdom,  and  healing  every  sickness,  and  every  disease  among 
the  people.  36  But  when  he  saw  the  multitudes,  he  was  moved 
with  compassion  on  them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scat- 
tered abroad,  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd.  — 14:  14  Jesus 
went  forth,  and  saw  a  great  multitude,  and  was  moved  with 
compassion  toward  them,  and  he  healed  their  sick.  — 15:  32 
Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto  him,  and  said,  I  have  compassion 
on  the  multitude,  because  they  continue  with  me  now  three 
days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat :  and  I  will  not  send  them  away 
fasting,  lest  they  faint  in  the  way.  —  23:  37  O  Jerusalem,  Je- 
rusalem, thou  that  killest  the  prophets,  and  stonest  them  which 
are  sent  unto  thee,  how  often  would  I  have  gathered  thy  chil- 
dren together,  even  as  a  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her 
wings,  and  ye  would  not ! 

Jn.  13:  34  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you.  That  ye 
love  one  another ;  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another. — 15:  9  As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved 
you :  continue  ye  in  my  love. 

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Cl  CHRIST   JESUS. 


A  Pattern  of  Condescension. 


Ac.  10:  38  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  and  with  power:  who'  went  about  doing  good,  am]' 
healing  all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil ;  for  God  was  with 
him. 

Rom.  5:  6  When  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due  time 
Christ  died  for  the  ungodly.  7  For  scarcely  for  a  righteous 
man  will  one  die:  yet  peradventure  for  a  good  man  some  would' 
even  dare  to  die.  8  But  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us, 
in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  —  8:  37 
In  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  conquerors,  through  him 
that  loved  us. 

Ep.  5:  2  Walk  in  love, ,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
Iiath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  fur 
a  sweet-smelling  savor. 

[See  224-5,  228,  and  Invitations  and  Redemption.] 

61.  Christ  a  pattern  of  condescension. 

Mat.  9:  11  When  the  Pharisees  saw  it,  they  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Why  eateth  your  Master  with  publicans  and  sinners? 
12  But  when  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said  unto  them,  They  that 
be  whole  need  not  a  physician,  but  they  that  are  sick.  — 19 
14  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  children,  and  forbid  them  not,  to 
come  unto  me :  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  1 5  And 
he  laid  his  hands  on  them,  and  departed  thence. — 20:  27  Who- 
soever will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant: 
28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto, 
but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many. 

Lk.  22:  27  Whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  or  he 
that  serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ?  but  I  am  among 
you  as  he  that  serveth. 

Jn.  13:  13  Ye  call  me  Master,  and  Lord  :  and  ye  say  well ; 
tor  so  I  am.  14  If  I  then  your  Lord  and  Master  have  washed 
your  feet ;  ye  also  ought  to  wash  one  another's  feet. 

Ph.  2:  6  Who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  rob- 
bery to  be  equal  with  God  :  7  But  made  himself  of  no  repu- 
tation, and  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  was  made 
in  the  likeness  of  men :  8  And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a 
man,  he  humbled  himself^and  became  obedient  unto  death, 
even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

Ileb.  2:11  Both  he  that  sanctifieth,  and  they  who  are  sanc- 
tified, are  all  of  one :  for  which  cause  lie  is  not  ashamed  to  call 
them  brethren,  12  Saying,  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my 
brethren,  in  the  midst  of  the  church  will  I  sing  praise  untc 
thee.  16  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of  angels ; 
hut  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  [See  228.] 
58 


CHRIST    JESUS.  62 — 64 


His  Meekness,  Modest}',  etc.  —  diligent  in  his  work  —  Prayerful. 

C2.  C/trisi's  meekness,  forbearance,  forgiveness,  lowliness,  modesty,  and 
patience. 

Is.  42:  2  He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause  his  voice  to 
be  heard  in  the  street.  [Mat.  12:  17 — 20.]  —  50:  6  I  gave 
my  back  to  the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that  plucked 
off  the  hair :  I  hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and  spitting.  — 
53:  7  He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he  opened 
not  his  mouth :  he  is  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and 
as  a  sheep  before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  opened  not  his 
mouth. 

Mat.  11:  29  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me :  for 
I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls.  —  21:  5  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy 
.King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a 
colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 

Mk.  15:  4  Pilate  asked  him  again,  saying,  Answerest  thou 
nothing  ?  behold  how  many  things  they  witness  against  thee. 
5  But  Jesus  yet  answered  nothing :  so  that  Pilate  marvelled. 

Lk.  23:  34  Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them :  for  they 
know  not  what  they  do. 

2  Cor.  10:  1  I  Paul  myself  beseech  you,  by  the  meekness 
and  gentleness  of  Christ. 

1  Pet.  2:  21  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  exam 
pie,  that  ye  should  follow  his  steps  :  23  Who,  when  he  was 
reviled,  reviled  not  again ;  when  he  suffered,  he  threatened 
not ;  but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righteously. 

[See  482,  498,  660.] 

63.  CJtrist  diligent  in  his  ivork. 

Lk.  2:  49  Wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about  my  Father's 
business  ? 

Jn.  5: 17  Jesus  answered  them,  My  Father  worketh  hitherto, 
and  I  work.  —  9:  4  I  must  work  the  works  of  him  that  sent 
me,  while  it  is  day :  the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work. 

[See  1.] 

64.  CJirisCs  pray  ei fulness,  and  prevalence  in  prayer.  . 

Ps.  21:  2  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  and  hast 
not  withholden  the  request  of  his  lips. 

Mat.  14:  23  When  he  had  sent  the  multitudes  away,  he 
went  up  into  a  mountain  apart  to  pray :  and  when  the  evening 
was  come,  he  was  there  alone.  —  26:  36  Sit  ye  here,  while  I 
go  and  pray  yonder.  39  And  lie  went  a  little  further,  and 
fell  on  his  face,  and  prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  it  be 
possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me :  nevertheless,  not  as  I 

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65  CHRIST    JESUS. 


will,  but  as  tliou  wilt.  42  He  went  away  again  the  second 
time,  and  prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  this  cup  may  not 
pass  away  from  me,  except  I  drink  it,  thy  will  be  done.  44 
And  went  away  again,  and  prayed  the  third  time,  saying  the 
same  words. 

Mk.  6:  46  When  he  had  sent  them  away,  he  departed  into  a 
mountain  to  pray. 

Lk.  5:  16  He  withdrew  himself  into  the  wilderness,  and 
prayed.  —  6:  12  He  went  out  into  a  mountain  to  pray,  and 
continued  all  night  in  prayer  to  God.  —  9:  18  As  he  was 
alone  praying,  his  disciples  were  with  him.  28  He  took 
Peter,  and  John,  and  James,  and  went  up  into  a  mountain  to 
pray.  — 11:  1  It  came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was  praying  in 
a  certain  place,  when  he  ceased,  one  of  his  disciples  said 
unto  him,  Lord,  teach  us  to  pray,  as  John  also  taught  his 
disciples. 

Jn.  11:  41  Jesus  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  said,  Father,  1 
thank  thee  that  thou  hast  heard  me :  42  I  knew  that  thoc. 
nearest  me  always. — 14:  15  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  com- 
mandments :  1 6  And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for 
ever.  [See  516.] 

65.  Christ  a  preacJier. 

Ps.  40:  9  I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  LORD,  thou 
knowest.  10  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my 
heart ;  I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation  :  I 
have  not  concealed  thy  loving  kindness  and  thy  truth  from  the 
great  congregation. 

Is.  61:  1  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  GOD  is  upon  me;  because 
the  LORD  hath  anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  unto  the 
meek ,  he  hath  sent  me  to  bind  up  the  brokenhearted,  to  pro- 
claim liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the  opening  of  the  prison  to 
them  that  are  bound ;  2  To  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of 
the  LORD,  and  the  day  of  vengeance  of  our  God.  [Lk.  4:  18.] 

Mat.  4:  23  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee,  teaching  in  their 
synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom.  —  7: 
28  It  came  to  pass  when  Jesus  had  ended  these  sayings,  the 
people  were  astonished  at  his  doctrine.  29  For  he  taught 
them  as  one  having  authority,  and  not  as.  the  scribes. —  13: 
54  When  he  was  come  into  his  own  country,  he  taught  them 
in  their  synagogue,  insomuch  that  they  were  astonished,  and 
said,  Whence  hath  this  man  this  wisdom,  and  thest  mighty 
works  ? 

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CHRIST    JESUS.  66,67 


A  Reprover  —  his  popular  favor. 


Jn,  7:  14  About  the  midst  of  the  feast,  Jesus  went  up  into 
the  temple  and  taught.  15  And  the  Jews  marvelled,  saying, 
Plow  knoweth  this  man  letters,  having  never  learned?  46 
The  officers  answered,  Never  man  spake  like  this  man. 

(>6.   Christ  a  searchjmj  reprover. 

Is.  11:  3  And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in  the 
fear  of  the  LORD  :  and  he  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of 
his  eyes,  neither  reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears  :  4  But 
with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor,  and  reprove  with 
equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth :  and  he  shall  smite  the  earth 
with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  shall 
he  slay  the  wicked. 

Mai.  3:  2  Who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ?  and  wrho 
shall  stand  when  he  appeareth?  for  he  is  like  a  refiner's  fire, 
and  like  fullers'  soap.  3  And  he  shall  sit  as  a  refiner  and 
purifier  of  silver :  and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of  Levi,  and 
purge  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that  they  may  offer  unto  the 
LORD  an  offering  in  righteousness. 

Lk.  11:  52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers!  for  ye  have  taken  away 
the  key  of  knowledge:  ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and 
them  that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered.  — 12:  49  I  am  come 
to  send  fire  on  the  earth,  and  what  will  I,  if  it  be  already 
kindled? 

Jn.  18:  37  To  this  end  was  I  born,  and  for  this  cause  came 
I  into  the  world,  that  I  should  bear  witness  unto  the  truth. 
[See  Mat.,  chapters  5th  and  23d,  throughout.]  /[See  610 — 11.] 

67.   Christ  secured  some  popular  favor. 

Mat.  21:  8  A  very  great  multitude  spread  their  garments  in 
the  way ;  others  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed 
them  in  the  way.  9  And  the  multitudes  that  went  before,  and 
that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David: 
Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord:  Hosanna 
in  the  highest.  [Mk.  11:  8—10.] 

Mk.  12:  12  They  sought  to  lay  hold  on  him,  but  feared  the 
people. 

Lk.  4:  14  Jesus  returned  in  the  power  of  the  Spirit  into 
Galilee :  and  there  went  out  a  fame  of  him  through  all  the 
region  round  about.  15  And  he  taught  in  their  synagogues, 
being  glorified  of  all.  —  5:  15  So  much  the  more  went  there  a 
fame  abroad  of  him :  and  great  multitudes  came  together  to 
hear  and  to  be  healed  by  him  of  their  infirmities. 

Jn.  6:  15  When  Jesus  therefore  perceived  that  they  would 
come  and  take  him  by  force,  to  make  hjm  a  king,  he  departed 

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68  CHRIST    JESUS. 


again  into  a  mountain  himself  alone.  — 11:  47  Then  gathered 
the  chisf  priests  and  the  Pharisees  a  council,  and  said,  What 
do  we  ?  for  this  man  doeth  many  miracles.  48  II  we  let  him 
alone,  all  men  will  believe  on  him.  — 12:  19  The  Phari- 
sees therefore  said  among  themselves,  Perceive  ye  how  ye 
prevail  nothing?  behold,  the  world  is  gone  after  him. 

6S.   Christ  rccilid  and pcrscc>;(< d  unto  (lath. 

Ps.  2:  1  "Why  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  people  imagine 
a  vain  thing?  '2  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and 
the  rulers  take  counsel  together,  against  the  LORD,  and  against 
his  Anointed,  saying,  3  Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder, 
and  cast  away  their  cords  from  us. 

Is.  5:>:  '2  lie  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a  tender  plant, 
and  as  a  root  out  of  a  dry  ground :  he  hath  no  form  nor  come- 
lines.; :  and  when  we  shall  see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we 
should  desire  him.  o  He  i<  despised  and  rejected  of  men;  a 
man  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted  with  grid':  and  we  hid  as  it 
were  our  faces  from  him;  he  \\n-  d"spised,  and  we  esteemed 
him  not.  4  Surely  lie  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our 
sorrows:  yet  v.  em  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and 

anlieted. 

Mat.  10:  24  The  dis:-iple  H  not  above  Ms  master,  nor  the 
servant  above  his  lord.  '2~>  It  is  enough  for  the  disciple  that 
he  !)••  ..aster,  and  the  servant  as  his  lord:  if  they  have 

called  the  master  of  the  house  Beelzebub,  how  much  more 
shall  they  call  them  of  his  household? —  13:  55  Is  not  this  the 
carpenter's  son  ?  is  not  his  mother  called  Mary  ?  and  his 
brethren,  James,  and  Joses,  and  Simon,  and  Judas?  56  And 
his  sisters,  are  they  not  all  with  us  ?  Whence  then  hath  this 
man  all  these  things  ?  57  And  they  were  offended  in  him. 
But  Jesus  said  unto  them,  A  prophet  is  not  without  honor, 
save  in  his  own  country  and  in  his  own  house.  —  20:  GG  What 
think  ye  ?  They  answered  and  said,  He  is  guilty  of  death. 
67  Then  did  they  spit  in  his  face,  and  buffetted  him ;  and 
others  smote  him  with  the  palms  of  their  hands,  G8  Saying, 
Prophesy  unto  us,  thou  Christ,  Who  is  he  that  smote  thee  ? 
— r  27:  29  When  they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  they  put 
it  upon  his  head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right  hand :  and  they 
bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and  mocked  him,  saying,  Hail, 
King  of  the  Jews !  30  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the 
x*eed,  and  smote  him  on  the  head.  31  And  after  that  they 
had  mocked  him,  they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put  hia 
own  raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him.  34 
02 


CHRIST'S    HUMANITY.  69 


Ills  humanity. 


Tb*;y  gave  him  vinegar  to  drink,  mingled  with  gall :  and  when 
li<i  had  lasted  thereof,  he  would  not  drink. 

Mk.  15:  27  With  him  they  crucify  two  thieves,  the  one  on 
his  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  his  left.  28  And  the  scrip- 
ture was  ful tilled,  which  saith,  And  he  was  numbered  with 
the  transgressors.  21)  And  they  that  passed  by,  railed  on 
him,  wagging  their  heads,  and  saying,  Ah,  thou  that  dest revest 
the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days,  30  Save  thyself, 
and  come  down  from  the  cross.  31  Likewise  also  the  chief 
priests  mocking,  said  among  themselves  with  the  scribes,  lie 
saved  others  ;  himself  he  cannot  save.  32  Let  Christ,  the 
King  of  Israel,  descend  now  from  the  cross,  that  we  may  see, 
and  believe.  And  they  that  were  crucified  with  him,  reviled 
him. 

Lk.  4: 28  All  they  in  the  synagogue,  when  they  heard  these 
things,  were  tilled  with  .wrath,  29  And  rose  up,  and  thrust 
him  out  of  the  city,  and  led  him  unto  the  brow  of  the  hill 
(whereon  their  city  was  built,)  that  they  might  cast  him  down 
headlong. —  1C:  14  The  Pharisees  also,  who  were  covetous, 
heard  all  these  things,  and  they  derided  him. 

Jn.  10:  20  And  many  of  them  said,  lie  hath  a  devil,  and  is 
mad;  why  hear  ye  him?  31  Then  the  Jews  took  up  stones 
again  to  stone  him. — 1',):  ~)  Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing 
the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate  saith 
unto  them,  'Behold  the  man  !  G  When  the  chief  priests  there- 
fore and  officers  saw  him,  they  cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him, 
crucify  him.  [See  4G7,  oil,  G'JO.] 

CHRIST'S  HUMANITY. 
69.  ChrisCs  human  soul  and  body. 

Mat.  1:  1  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  David,  the  son  of  Abra- 
ham.—  8:  20  The  Son  of  Man  hath  not  where  to  lay-  his 
head.* 

Lk.  2:  52  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in 
favor  with  God  and  man. 

Jn.  1:  14  The  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us, 
(and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of 
the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

1  Tim.  2:  5  There  is  one  God,  and  one  mediator  between 
God  and  men,  the  man  Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  2:  14  Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  are  partakers 
of  ilesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself  likewise  took  part  of  the 

*  Christ  calls  himself  the  Son  of  Man  more  than  sixty  times. 

03 


70  CHRIST'S  HUMANITY. 


same  ;  that  through  death  he  might  destroy  him  that  had  the 
power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil  ;  15  And  deliver  them,  who, 
through  fear  of  death,  were  all  their  life-time  subject  to  bond- 
age. 1  6  For  verily  he  took  not  on  him  the  nature  of  angels  ; 
but  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of  Abraham.  17  Wherefore  in 
all  things  it  behoved  him  to  be  made  like  unto  his  brethren 
that  he  might  be  a  merciful  and  faithful  High  Priest  in  things 
pertaining  to  God,  to  make  reconciliation  for  the  sins  of  the 
people.  18  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered,  being  tempted, 
he  is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted.  —  4:  15  We  have 
not  a  high  priest  which  cannot  be  touched  with  the  feeling  of 
our  infirmities  :  but  was  in  all  points  tempted  like  as  we  are, 
yet  without  sin. 

1  Jn.  .4:  3  Every  spirit  that  confesseth  not  that  Jesus  Christ 
is  come  in  the  flesh,  is  not  of  God. 

70.   Christ's  dependence  for  preservation,  knowledge,  etc. 

Is.  42:  6  I  the  LORD  have  called  thee  in  righteousness,  and 
will  hold  thy  hand,  and  will  keep  thee. 

Mk.  13:  32  Of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth  no  man,  no, 
not  the  angels  which  are  in  heaven,  neither  the  Son,  but  the 
Father.  [Mat.  24:  36.] 

Jn.  5:  19  Then  answered  Jesus,  and  said  unto  them,  Verily^ 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  Son  can  do  nothing  of  himself,  but 
what  he  seeth  the  Father  do  :  for  what  things  soever  he  doethr 
these  also  doeth  the  Son  likewise.  30  I  can  of  mine  own  self 
do  nothing:  as  I  hear,  I  judge:  and  my  judgment  is  just; 
because  I  seek  not  mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  the  Father 
which  hatli  sent  me.  —  6:  57  As  the  living  Father  hath  sent 
me,  and  I  live  by  the  Father:  so  he  that  eateth  me,  even  ho 
shall  live  by  me.  —  8:  28  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them,  When 
ye  have  lifted  up  the  Son  of  man,  then  shall  ye  know  that  I 
am  he,  and  that  I  do  nothing  of  myself;  but  as  my  Father  hath 
taught  me,  I  speak  these  things.  29  And  he  that  sent  me  is 
with  me  :  the  Father  hath  not  left  me  alone  ;  for  I  do  always 
those  things  that  please  him.  —  14:  10  Belie  vest  thou  not  that 
I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me?  the  words  that 
I  speak  unto  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself  :  but  the  Father,  that 
dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth  the  works.  —  20:  17  I  ascend  unto  my 
Father  and  your  Father,  and  to  my  God  and  your  God. 

2  Cor.  13:  4   For  though  he  was  crucified  through  woafc 
ness,  yet  he  liveth  by  the  power  of  God. 

[See  his  Pray  erf  uhiass,  64."] 
64 


CHRIST'S  HUMANITY.  71 

His  Sonship  —  his  official  subjection. 

71.  Christ  called  the  Son,. of  God  in  reference  to  his  incarnation. 

Ps.  2:  7  I  will  declare  the  decree :  the  LORD  hath  said  unto 
me,  Thou  art  my  Son ;  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

Lk.  1:  -35  The  angel  answered  and  said  unto  her,  The  Holy 
Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of  the  Highest  shall 
overshadow  thee :  therefore  also  that  holy  thing  which  shall  be 
born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God. 

Jn.  1:  14  The  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us, 
(and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of 
the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth.  18  No  man  hath  seen 
God  at  any  time  ;  the  only  begotten  Son,  which  is  in  the  bosom 
of  the  Father,  he  hath  declared  him. 

Horn.  1:  3  Concerning  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  which 
was  made  of  the  seed  of  David  according  to  the  flesh ;  4  And 
declared  to  be  the  Son  of  God  with  power,  according  to  the 
Spirit  of  holiness,  by  the  resurrection  from  the  dead. 

Gal.  4:  4  When  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent 
forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  wroman,  made  under  the  law. 

Heb.  1:  5  Unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time, 
Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And  again, 
I  will  be  to  him  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son  ?  6 
And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begotten  into  the 
world,  he  saith,  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  himv 

72.  Christ' 's  official  subjection  to  his  Father. 

Jn..  6:  38  I  came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do  mine  own 
will,  but  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me. — 7:  16  Jesus  answered 
them,  and  said,  My  doctrine  is  not  mine,  but  his  that  sent  me. — 
8:  29  And  he  that  sent  me  is  with  me.  — 10:  36  Say  ye  of  him 
whom  the  Father  hath  sanctified,  and  sent  into  the  world, 
Thou  blasphemest ;  because  I  said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God  ?  — 
12:  49  I  have  not  spoken  of  myself;  but  the  Father  which 
sent  me,  he  gave  me  a  commandment,  what  I  should  say,  and 
what  I  should  speak.  — 14:  28  I  go  unto  the  Father:  for  my 
Father  is  greater  than  I.  — 17:  3  This  is  life  eternal,  that  they 
might  know  thee  the  only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom 
ihou  hast  sent.  8  I  have  given  unto  them  the  words  which 
thou  gavest  me  ;  and  they  have  received  them,  and  have  known 
surely  that  I  came  out  from  thee,  and  they  have  believed  that 
thou  didst  send  me. 

Rom.  1:  3  Concerning  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  which 
was  made  of  the  seed  of  David  according  to  the  flesh  ;  4  And 
declared  to  be  the  Son  of  God  with  power,  according  to  the 
Spirit  of  holiness,  by  the  resurrection  from  the  dead. 

1  Cor.  3:  23  Ye  are  Christ's:  anl  Christ  is  God's.— 11:  2 
6*  G5 


73,74          CHRIST'S  HUMANITY — HIS  DIVINITY. 

His  preeminence  —  names,  titles,  offices,  etc. 

The  head  of  Christ  is  God. — 15:  27  He  hath  put  all  things 
under  his  feet.  But  when  he  saith  all  tilings  are  put  under 
kirn,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted  which  did  put  all  things 
under  him.  28  And  when  all  things  shall  be  subdued  unto 
him,  then  shall  the  Son  also  himself  be  subject  unto  him  that 
put  ail  things  under  him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all. 

73.  Preeminence  of  " the  man  Christ  Jesus" 

Ps.  89:  27  I  will  make  him  my  first-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

Jn.  1:  15  John  bare  witness  of  him,  and  cried,  saying,  This 
was  he  of  whom  I  spake,  He  that  cometh  after  me,  is  preferred 
before  me  ;  for  he  was  before  me. — 3:  31  He  that  cometh  from 
heaven  is  above  all. 

Col.  1:  15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  invisible  God,  the  first- 
born of  every  creature.  18  And  he  is  the  head  of  the  body, 
the  church :  who  is  the  beginning,  the  first-born  from  the  ^ead ; 
that  in  all  things  he  might  have  the  preeminence. 

Heb.  1:  4  Being  made  so  much  better  than  the  angels,  as  he 
hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a  more  excellent  name  than  they. 
5  For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time,  Thou  art 
my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And  again,  I  will  be 
to  him  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son?  G  And  again, 
when  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begotten  into  the  world,  he  saith, 
And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 

Rev.  1:  5  The  Prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth.— 3:  14  The 
beginning  of  the  creation  of  God. 

CHRIST'S    DIVINITY 

74.  Clirisfs  divine  names,  titles,  and  offices. 

Advocate,  1  Jn.  2:  1 — Almighty,  Rev.  1:  18 — Alpha  and 
Omega,  Rev.  22:  13  —  Bishop  of  souls,  1  Pet.  2:  25 — Captain 
of  salvation,  Heb.  2:  10 — -Counsellor,  Is.  9:  6  —  Emmanuel, 
Mat.  1:  23  — Eternal  life,  1  Jn.  5:  20—  Father  everlasting, 
Is.  9:  6  —  God,  and  the  true  God,  Ps.  45:  6,  and  Heb.  1:  8,  and 
1  Jn.  5:  20  —  God  over  all,  Rom.  9:  5  —  God,  only  wise,  Jude 
25  —  Governor,  Mat.  2:  6  —  Head  of  all  principality  and  power, 
Col.  2:  10 — Head  over  all  things  to  the  church,  Eph.  1:  22  — 
Heir  of  all  things,  Heb.  1:  2  — High  Priest,  Heb.  3:  1—  Inter- 
cessor, Is.  59:  16,  and  Heb.  7:  25  —  King,  Mat.  21:  5  —  King 
of  glory,  Ps.  24:  7  —  King  of  Israel,  Jn.  1:  49- — King  of  kings, 
Rev.  17:  14,  and  19:  13  — Lamb  of  God,  Jn.  1:  29  — Lion  of 
Juda,  Rev.  5:  5  — Lord  of  lords,  Rev.  17:  14,  and  19:  13  — 
Lord  of  glory,  1  Cor.  2:  8  — Lord  of  hosts,  Is.  44:  6  — Lord 
66 


CHRIST'S  DIVINITY.  75,  76 


His  divine  claims,  attributes,  and  prerogatives. 


of  all,  Ac.  10:  36  —  Lord  and  Master,  Jn.  13:  14  —  Mediator, 
1  Tim.  2:  5  —  Messenger  of  the  covenant,  Mai.  3:  1  —  Mighty 
God,  Is.  9:  G  —  Most  mighty,  Ps,  45:  -8  - — Passover,  1  Cor.  5: 
7  —  Prince  of  life,  Ac.  3: 15  —  Prince  and  Saviour,  Ac.  5:  31  — 
Prince  of  peace,  Is.  9:  6  —  Prince  of  kings,  Rev.  1:  5  —  Pro- 
phet, Dt,  18:  15,  and  Ac.  3:  22  — Redeemer,  Is.  44:  6— Rock, 
1  Cor.  10:  4  —  Root  of  David,  Rev.  5:  5  —  Ruler  in  Israel, 
Mic.  5:  2  —  Saviour,  Lk.  2:  11,  and  Jude  25  • — Shepherd,  Jn. 
10:  11,  and  1  Pet.  2:  25  — Son  of  God,  Jn.  1:  49  — Son  of 
righteousness,  Mai.  4:  2  —  True  God,  1  Jn.  5:  20  —  Witness, 
Rev.  1:  5,  and  3:  14— Wonderful,  Is.  9:  6— Word,  Jn.  1:  1  — 
Word  of  God,  Rev.  19:  13. 

75.  Christ's  claim  to  equality  and  unity  with  God. 

Jn.  5:  17  My  Father  worketh  hitherto,  and  I  work.  18 
Therefore  the  Jews  sought  the  more  to  kill  him,  because  he 
not  only  had  broken  the  Sabbath,  but  said  also,  that  God  was 
his  Father,  making  himself  equal  with  God.  *  —  10:  30  I  and 
my  Father  are  one.  33  The  Jews  answered  him,  saying,  For 
a  good  work  we  stone  thee  not ;  but  for  blasphemy,  and  be- 
cause that  thou,  being  a  man,  makest  thyself  God.  36  Say 
ye  of  him  whom  the  Father  hath  sanctified,  and  sent  into  the 
world,  Thou  blasphemest ;  because  I  said,  I  am  the  Son  of 
God  ?  37  If  I  do  not  the  works  of  my  Father,  believe  me  not. 
38  But  if  I  do,  though  ye  believe  not  me,  believe  the  works : 
that  ye  may  know  and  believe  that  the  Father  is  in  me,  and  I 
in  him.  — 14:  9  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I  been  so  long 
time  with  you,  an$  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ?  he 
that  hath  seen  me,  hath  seen  the  Father ;  and  how  sayest  thou 
then,  Shew  us  the  Father?  — 17:  5  O  Father,  glorify  thou  me 
with  thine  own  self,  with  the  glory  which  I  had  with  thee  before 
the  world  was.  10  All  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are  mine; 
and  I  am  glorified  in  them. 

Ph.  2:  5  Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ 
Jesus :  6  Who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not 
robbery  to  be  equal  with  God. 

76.  Dirine  attributes  and  prerogatives  claimed  and  exercised  by  Clirist  and 
ascribed  tc  him. 

1.  AutJw  ity  supreme. 

Mat.  10: 1  When  he  had  called  unto  him  his  twelve  disciples, 
he  gave  them,  power  against  unclean  spirits,  to  cast  them  out, 
and  to  heal  all  manner  of  sickness,  and  all  manner  of  disease. 

*  Christ  calls  God  his  Father  more  than  fifty  times,  as  recorded  by  the  Evangelists. 

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76  CHRIST'S  DIVINITY. 

His  divine  Attributes  and  Prerogatives. 

Mk.  2:  5  When  Jesus  saw  their  faith,  he  said  unto  the  sick 
of  the  palsy.  Son,  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee.  6  But  there  were 
certain  of  the  scribes  sitting  there,  and  reasoning  in  their 
hearts,  7  Why  doth  this  man  thus  speak  blasphemies  ?  who 
can  forgive  sins  but  God  only  ?  8  And-  immediately,  when 
Jesus  perceived  in  his  spirit  that  they  so  reasoned  within  them- 
selves, he  said  unto  them,  Why  reason  ye  these  things  in  your 
hearts  ?  9  Whether  is  it  easier  to  say  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy, 
Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee  ;  or  to  say,  Arise,  and  take  up  thy 
bed,  and  walk?  10  But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of 
man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins,  (he  saith  to  the  sick 
of  the  palsy,)  11  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise,  and  take  up  thy  bed 
and  go  thy  way  into  thy  house. 

Col.  1:  18  He  is  the  head  of  the  body,  the  church:  who  is 
the  beginning,  the  first-born  from  the  dead  ;  that  in  all  things 
he  might  have  the  preeminence.  19  For  it  pleased  iheFathet 
that  in  him  should  all  fulness  dwell.  —  2:  10  Ye  are  complete 
in  him,  which  is  the  head  of  all  principality  and  power. 

Rev.  1:  18  lam  he  that  liveth,  and  was  dead;  and  behold, 
I  am  alive  for  evermore,  Amen ;  and  have  the  keys  of  hell 
and  of  death. 

2.  Authority  to  seek  his  own  glory  supremely. 

Col.  1:  16  All  things  were  created  by  him  and  for  him. 
[See  209,  346.] 

3.  Eternity. 

Jn.  1: 1  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  2  The  same  was  in  the 
beginning  with  God.  —  8:  58  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Before  Abraham  was,  I  am. 

Rev.  1:81  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is 
to  come,  the  Almighty.  17  And  when  I  saw  him,  I  fell  at  his 
feet  as  dead.  And  he  laid  his  right  hand  upon  me,  saying 
unto  me,  Fear  not ;  I  am  the  first  and  the  last. 

4.  Immutability. 

Heb.  13:  8  Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day 
and  for  ever. 

5.  Omnipotence. 

Jn.  1:  3  All  things  were  made  by  him  ;  and  without  him  was 

not  anything  made  that  was  made.     1 0  He  was  in  the  world, 

and  the  world  was  made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not, 

—  2:  19  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Destroy  this  tem 

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His  divine  Attributes  and  Irerosa'ives. 


pie,  and  in  three  days  I  will  raise  it  up.  —  5:  21  As  the  Father 
raiseth  up  the  dead,  and  quickeneth  them ;  even  so  the  Son 
quickeneth  whom  he  will.  25  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you, 
The  hour  is  coming,  and  now  is,  when  the  dead  shall  hear  the 
voice  of  the  Son  of  God:  and  they  that  hear  shall  live.  — 10: 
17  Therefore  doth  my  Father  love  me,  because  I  lay  down  ray 
life,  that  I  might  take  it  again.  18  No  man  taketh  it  from 
me,  but  I  lay  it  down  of  myself.  I  have  power  to  lay  it  down, 
and  I  have  power  to  take  it  again.  — 11:  25  Jesus  said  unto 
her,  I  am  the  resurrection,  and  the  life. 

1  Cor.  1:  24  Unto  them  which  are  called,  both  Jews  and 
Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and  the  wisdom  of  God.  — 
8:  6  To  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the  Father,  of  whom  are  all 
things,  and  we  in  him  ;•  and  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom 
are  all  things,  and  we  by  him. 

Ph.  3:  20  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven ;  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  21  Who  shall 
change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his 
glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able  even 
to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

Col.  1:16  By  him  were  all  things  created,  that  are  in  heaven, 
and  that  are  in  earth,  visible  and  invisible,  -whether  they  be 
thrones,  or  dominions,  or  principalities,  or  powers.  17  And  he 
is  before  all  things,  and  by  him  all  things  consist. 

Heb.  1:  3  Who  being  the  brightness  of  Ids  glory,  and  the 
express  image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the 
word  of  his  power,  when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins, 
sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high.  [See  218.'] 

6.  Omnipresence. 

Mat.  18:  20  Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in 
my  name,  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them.  —  28:  20  I  am  with 
you  always,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

Jn.  3:  13  No  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he  that 
came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son  of  man  which  is  in 
heaven.  [See  220.] 

7.  Omniscience. 

Mat.  H:  4  Jesus,  knowing  their  thoughts,  said,  Wherefore 
think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts? — 11:  27  All  things  are  delivered 
unto  me  of  my  Father ;  and  no  man  knoweth  the  Son,  but  the 
Father  ;  neither  knoweth  any  man  the  Father,  sa\c  the  Son, 
and  he  to  whomsoever  the  Son  will  reveal  him.  Lk.  10:  22. 

Jn.  2:  24  Jesus  did  not  commit  himself  unto  them,  because 
Jw  knew  all  men,  '25  And  needed  not  that  any  should  testify 
of  man:  for  he  knew  what  was  in  man.  — 10:  15  As  the 

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77  CHRIST'S    DIVINITY. 


His  Miracles. 


Father  knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father.  —  21:  17  He 
said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things ;  thou  knowest 
that  I  love  thee. 

Gal.  1:  11  I  certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which  was 
preached  of  me  is  not  after  man  :  12  For  I  neither  received 
it  of  man,  neither  was  I  taught  it,  but  by  the  revelation  of  Jesus 
Christ. 

Col.  2:  3  In  whom  are  hid  all  the  treasures  of  wisdom  and 
knowledge.     9    For  in  him   dwelleth  all  the  fulness  of  the 
"  Godhead  bodily.     [See  219.] 

77.  Christ  wrought  miracles,  in  his  oivn  name,  to  confirm  his  divinity  and 
mission . 

Mat.  8:  3  I  will ;  be  thou  clean.  And  immediately  his  lep- 
rosy was  cleansed. 

Mk.  4:  39  He  arose,  and  rebuked  the  wind,  and  said  unto 
the  sea,  Peace,  be  still.  And  the  wind  ceased,  and  there  was 
a  great  calm.  41  And  they  feared  exceedingly,  and  said  one 
to  another,  What  manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  wind 
and  the  sea  obey  him  ? 

Lk.  4:  35  Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying,  Hold  thy  peace,  and 
come  out  of  him.  And  when  the  devil  had  thrown  him  in  the 
midst,  he  came  out  of  him,  arid  hurt  him  not.  36  And  they 
were  all  amazed,  and  spake  among  themselves,  saying,  What 
a  word  is  this !  for  with  authority  and  power  he  commandeth 
the  unclean  spirits,  and  they,  come  out. 

Jn.  2:  23  Many  believed  in  his  name,  when  they  saw  the 
miracles  which  he  did.  —  5:  36  I  have  greater  witness  than 
that  of  John :  for  the  works  which  the  Father  hath  given  me 
to  finish,  the  same  works  that  I  do,  bear  witness  of  me,  that  the 
Father  hath  sent  me.  —  7:  31  Many  of  the  people  believed  on 
him,  and  said,  When  Christ  cometh,  will  he  do  more  miracles 
than  .these  which  this  man  hath  done?  — 10:  37  If  I  do  not 
the  works  of  my  Father,  believe  me  not.  38  But  if  I  do, 
though  ye  believe  not  me,  believe  the  works :  that  ye  may 
know  and  believe  that  the  Father  is  in  me,  and  I  in  him.  — 11: 
42  I  knew  that  thou  nearest  me  always :  but  because  of  the 
people  which  stand  by,  I  said  it,  that  they  may  believe  that 
thou  hast  sent  me.  43  And  when  he  thus  had  spoken,  he  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth.  44  And  he  that  was 
dead  came  forth,  bound  hand  and  foot  with  grave-clothes  :  and 
liis  face  was  bound  about  with  a'napkin.  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Loose  him,  and  let  him  go.  45  Then  many  of  the  Jews  which 
came  to  Mary,  and  had  seen  the  things  which  Jesus  did,  believed 
on  him.  47  Then  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  the  Pharisees 
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CHRIST'S  DIVINITY.  78, 79 


Others  wromrat  miracles,  r.ot  in  their  own  u;unrs  —  His  Lhinu  Ho:; 


a  council,  and  said,  What  do  we  ?  for  this  man  doeth  many 
miracles.  48  If  we  let  him  thus  alone,  all  -men  will  believe  on 
him.  —  20:  30  Many  other  signs  truly  did  Jesus  in  the  pres- 
ence of  his  disciples,  which  are  not  written  in  this  book.  3i 
But  these  are  written  that  ye  might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  God.  [See  43.] 

78.  The  prophets  and  apostles  acceptably  wrought  miracles,  not  in  their  own 
names.  f 

Num.  20:  10  Hear  now  ye  rebels ;  must  we  fetch  you  water 
out  of  this  rock?  11  And  Moses  lifted  up  his  hand,  and  with 
his  rod  he  smote  the  rock  twice:  and  the  water  came  out 
abundantly,  and  the  congregation  drank,  and  their  beasts  also. 
J  2  And  the  LORD  spake  unto  Moses  and  Aaron,  Because  ye 
believed  me  not,  to  sanctify  me  in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  therefore  ye  shall  not  bring  this  congregation  into  the 
land  which  I  have  given  them. 

Ac.  3:  6  Peter  said,  Silver  and  gold  have  I  none  ;  but  such 
as  I  have  give  I  thee :  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  of  Naza- 
reth, rise  up  and  walk.  11  As  the  lame  man  which  was 
healed  held  Peter  and  John,  all  the  people  ran  together  unto 
them  in  the  porch  that  is  called  Solomon's,  greatly  wondering. 
12  And  when  Peter  saw  it,  he  answered  unto  the  people,  Ye 
men  of  Israel,  why  marvel  ye  at  this  ?  or  why  look  ye  so 
earnestly  on  us,  as  though  by  our  own  power  or  holiness  we 
had  made  this  man  to  walk? — 9:  34  Peter  said  unto  him, 
Eneas,  Jesus  Christ  maketh  thee  whole. —  16:  18  Paul  being 
grieved,  turned  and  said  to  the  spirit,  I  command  thee  in  the 
name  of  Jesus  Christ  to  come  out  of  her. 

79  Divine  honors  paid  Christ,  and  received  and  claimed  by  him. 

Ps.  2:  12  Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Mat.  2:  1  When  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from 
the  east  to  Jerusalem,  2  Saying,  Where  is  he  that  is  born 
King  of  the  Jews  ?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  east,  and 
are  come  to  worship  him.  —  8:  2  Behold,  there  came  a  leper 
and  worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  if.  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
make  me  clean. —  14:  32  When  they  were  come  into  the 
ship,  the  wind  ceased.  33  Then  they  that  were  in  the  ship 
came  and  worshipped  him,  saying,  Of  a  truth  thou  art  the  Son 
of  God. — -28:9  As  they  went  to  tell  his  disciples,  behold 
Jesus  met  them,  saying,  All  hail.  And  they  came  and  held 
him  by  Jhe  feet,  and  worshipped  him.  1  6  The  eleven  disci- 
ples went  away  into  Galilee,  into  a  mountain  where  Jesus  had 
appointed  them.  17  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  worship- 

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80  CHRIST'S  DIVINITY. 

His  Divine  llonors  —  Mere  creatures  not  divinely  honored. 

ped  him :  but  some  doubted.  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach 
all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Lk.  24:  51  It  came  to  pass,  while  he  blessed  them,  he  was 
parted  from  them,  and  carried  up  into  heaven.  52  And  they 
worshipped  him,  and  returned  to  Jerusalem  with  great  joy. 

Jn.  5:  22  The  Father  judgeth  no  man  ;  but  hath  committed 
all  judgment  unto  the  Son :  23  That  all  men  should  honor 
the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  He  that  honor- 
eth  not  the  Son,  honoreth  not  the  Father  which  hath  sent  him. 

Ac.  7:  59  They  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God,  and  say- 
ing, Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 

2  Cor.  13:  14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all. 

Ph.  2:  9  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  given  him 
a  name  which  is  above  every  name :  10  That  at  the  name  of 
Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and  things 
in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ;  1 1  And  that  every  tongue 
should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father. 

Heb.  1:  6  When  he  bringeth  in  the  first-begotten  into  the 
world,  he  saith,  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 

2  Pet.  1:  17  He  received  from  God  the  Father  honor  and 
glory,  when  there  came  such  a  voice  to  him  from  the  excel- 
lent glory,  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well 
pleased.  —  3:  18  Grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  To  him  be  glory  both  now 
and  for  ever. 

Rev.  5:  11  I  beheld,  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  many  angels 
round  about  the  throne,  and  the  beasts,  and  the  elders :  and 
the  number  of  them  was  ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand,  and 
thousands  of  thousands  ;  12  Saying  with  a  loud  voice,  Worthy 
is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and  riches,  and 
wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing.  13 
And  every  creature  which  is  in  heaven,  and  on  the  earth,  and 
under  the  earth,  and  such  as  are  in  the  sea,  and  all  that  are  in 
them,  heard  I  saying,  Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and 
power,  be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the 
Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.  1 4  And  the  four  beasts  said,  Amen. 
And  the  four  and  twenty  elders  fell  down  and  worshipped  him 
that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever. 

80.  Mere  creatures  not  to  be  divinely  honored  or  worshipped. 

Mat,  4:  10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee  hence, 

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CHRIST'S  DIVINITY.  81 


Mere  creatures  not  divinely  honored  —  lirist. 

Satan  :  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 

Ac.  14:  13  The  priest  of  Jupiter,  which  was  before  their 
city,  brought  oxen  and  garlands  unto  the  gates,  and  would 
have  done  sacrifice  with  the  people.  14  Which  when  the  apos- 
lies,  Barnabas  and  Paul,  heard  of,  they  rent  their  clothes,  and 
ran  in  among  the  people,  crying  out,  15  And  saying,  Sirs, 
to  hy  do  ye  these  things  ?  We  also  are  men  of  like  passions 
with  you,  and  preach  unto  you,  that  ye  should  turn  from,  these 
vanities  unto  the  living  God,  which  made  heavcn,'and  earth, 
and  the  sea,  and  all  things  that  are  therein. 

Col.  2:  18.  Let  no  man  beguile  you  of  your  reward  in  a 
voluntary  humility  and  worshipping  of  angels. 

Rev.  22:  8  I  John  saw  these  things,  and  heard  them.  And 
when  I  had  heard  and  seen,  I  fell  down  to  worship  before  the 
feet  of  the  angel  which  showed  me  these  things.  9  Then  saith 
he  unto  me,  See  thou  do  it  not :  for  I  am  thy  fellow-servant, 
and  of  thy  brethren  the  prophets,  and  of  them  which  keep  the 
sayings  of  this  book:  worship  God.  •  [Rev.  19:  10.] 

81.  Mystery  respecting  Christ. 

Mat.  1:  23  Behold  a  virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and  shall 
bring  forth  a  son,  and  they  shall  call  his  name  Emmanuel, 
which  being  interpreted  is,  God  with  us.  —  22:  41  While  the 
Pharisees-  were  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  42 
Saying,  What  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  whose  son  is  he  ?  They 
say  unto  him,  The  son  of  David.  43  He  saith  unto  them, 
How  then  doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying,  44  The 
LORD  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I 
make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool  ?  45  If  David  then  call  him 
Lord,  how  is  he  his  son  ?  46  And  no  man  was  able  to  answer 
him  a  word,  neither  durst  any  man,  from  that  day  forth,  ask 
him  any  more  questions. 

Eph.  6:  19  That  I  may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to  make 
known  the  mystery  of  the  gospel. 

1  Tim.  3:  16  Without  controversy,  great  is  the  mystery  of 
godliness :  God  was  manifest  in  the  flesh. 

Rev.  19:  12  His  eyes  were  as  a  flame  of  fire,  and  on  h*s 
head  were  many  crowns  ;  and  he  had  a  name  written,  that  no 
man  knew,  but  he  himself.  —  22:  16  I  Jesus  have  sent  mine 
angel  to  testify  unto  you  these  things  in  the  churches.  I  am 
the  root  and  the  offspring  of  David,  and  the  bright  and  morn- 
ing- star. 

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82  CHRIST'S  DIVINITY. 


Ills  final  Triumph  and  Glory. 


82.  Christ's  final  triumph  and  glory. 

Ps.  24:  7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up 
ye  everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Zee.  6:  13  He  shall  bear  the  glory,  and  shall  sit  and  rule 
upon  his  throne :  and  he  shall  be  a  priest  upon  his  throne. 

Matt.  24:  30  Then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  of  man 
in  heaven :  and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  mourn, 
and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the  clouds  of 
heaven,  with  power  and  great  glory.  —  25:  31  When  the  Son 
of  man  shall  come  in  his  glory,  and  all  the  holy  angels  with 
him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne  of  his  glory:  32  And 
before  him  shall  be  gathered  all  nations :  and  he  shall  separate 
them  one  from  another,  as  a  shepherd  divideth.  his  sheep  from 
the  goats. 

Ep.  1:  19  And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of  his  power 
to  us-ward  who  believe,  according  to  the  working  of  his  mighty 
power,  20  Which  he  wrought  in  Christ,  when  he  raised  him 
from  the  dead,  and  set  him  at  his  own  right  hand  in  the  heav- 
enly places,  21  Far  above  all  principality,  and  power,  and 
might,  and  dominion,  and  every  name  that  is  named,  not  only 
in  this  world,  but  also  in  that  which  is  to  come. 

Ph.  2:  9  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  given  him 
a  name  which  is  above  every  name :  1 0  That  at  the  name 
of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and 
things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth ;  11  And  that  every 
tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory 
of  God  the  Father. 

Heb.  1:  1  God,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  2  Hath 
in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom  he  hath 
appointed  heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made  the  worlds ; 
3  Who  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the  express  im- 
age of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his 
power,  when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on  high,  4  Being  made  so  much 
better  than  the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a 
more  excellent  name  than  they. 

Rev.  17:  14  These  shall  make  war  with  the  Lamb,  and  tbe 
Lamb  shall  overcome  them :  for  he  is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King 
of  kings ;  and  they  that  are  with  him  are  called,  and  chosen, 
and  faithful.     [See  96.1 
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CHRIST'S  KINGDOM.  83 — 86 


Christ  a  King  — Nature  of  his  kingdom  -  General  opposition  to  it 

CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 
S3.  Christ  a  King. 

Ps.  2:  6  Yet  have  I  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 
— »45:  6  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre.  7  Thou  lovest  righteous- 
ness, and  hatest  wickedness:  therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 
.  Mic.  5:  2  Thou,  Beth-lehem  Ephratah,  though  thou  be  little 
among  the  thousands  of  Judah,  yet  out  of  thee  shall  he  come 
forth  unto  me  that  is  to  be  Ruler  in  Israel ;  whose  goings  forth 
have  been  from  of  old,  from  everlasting. 

Zee.  9:  9  Rejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Zion  ;  shout,  O 
daughter  of  Jerusalem :  behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee. 

Mat.  27:  11  Jesus  stood  before  the  governor  :  and  the  gov- 
ernor asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  And 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest. 

Jn.  1:  49  Nathanael  answered  and  saith  unto  him,  Rabbi, 
thou  art  the  Son  of  God ;  thou  art  the  King  of  Israel. 

Kev.  1:  5  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faithful  Witness,  and  the 
First-begotten  of  the  dead,  and  the  Prince  of  the  kings  of 
the  earth.  [Is:  9:  6.  Jer.  23:  5,  6,  and  30:  9.  Hos.  3:  5.  Lk. 
1:  32.] 

84.  Nature  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

Jn.  18:  36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world : 
if  my  kingdom  were  of  this  world,  then  would  my  servants 
fight,  that  I  should  not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews :  but  now  is 
my  kingdom  not  from  hence. 

Rom.  14:  17  The  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and  drink, 
but  righteousness,  and  peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

85.  General  opposition  to  Christ's  kingdom,  before  the  flood,  and  before  the 
first  coming  of  Christ. 

Gen.  6:  5  God  saw  that  the  wickedness  of  man  was  great 
in  the  earth,  and  that  every  imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  his 
heart  was  only  evil  continually. 

Is.  53:  3  He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ;  a  man  of 
sorrows,  and  acquainted  with  grief:  and  we  hid  as  it  were  our 
faces  from  him  ;  he  was  despised,  arid  we  esteemed  him  not. 

86.  Will  there  be  another  "falling  away"  or  general  opposition  to  Christ's 
'~'lom  before  the  Millenium? 


Is.  24:  5  The  earth  also  is  defiled  under  the  inhabitants 
thereof;  because  they  have  transgressed  the  laws,  changed  the 
ordinance,  broken  the  everlasting  covenant.  —  59:  13  In  trans- 

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86  CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 

General  opposition  to  it. 

gressing  and  lying  against  the  LORD,  and  departing  away  from 
our  God,  speaking  oppression  and  revolt,  conceiving  and  utter- 
ing from  the  heart  words  of  falsehood.  1 4  And  judgment  is 
turned  away  backward,  and  justice  standeth  afar  off:  for  truth 
is  fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  cannot  enter.  15  Yea,  truth 
faileth ;  and  he  that  departeth  from  evil  maketh  himself  a  prey: 
and  the  LORD  saw  it,  and  it  displeased  him  that  there  was  no 
judgment. 

Dan.  12:  7  I  heard  the  man  clothed  in  linen,  which  was 
upon  the  waters  of  the  river,  when  he  held  up  his  right  hand 
and  his  left  hand  unto  heaven,  and  sware  by  .him  that  liveth 
for  ever,  that  it  shall  be  for  a  time,  times,  and  an  half;  and  when 
he  shall  have  accomplished  to  scatter  the  power  of  the  -holy 
people,  all  these  things  shall  be  finished. 

Joel  3:  13  Put  ye  in  the  sickle,  for  the  harvest  is  ripe : 
come,  get  you  down ;  for  the  press  is  full,  tho  fats  overflow ; 
for  their  wickedness  is  great. 

Am.  8:  11  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  that 
I  will  send  a  famine  in  the  land,  not  a  famine  of  bread,  nor  a 
thirst  for  water,  but  of  hearing  the  words  of  the  LORD. 

Mat.  24:  24  There  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false  pro- 
phets, and  shall  shew  great  signs  and  wonders  ;  insomuch  that, 
if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

Lk.  18:  8  Nevertheless,  when  the  Son  of  man  cometh,  shall 
he  find  faith  on  the  earth  ? 

2  Th.  2:  3  Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means :  for  that 
day  shall  not  come,  except  there  come"  a  falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition ;  4  Who 
opposeth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or 
that  is  worshipped ;  so  that  he,  as  God,  sitteth  in  the  temple 
of  God,  "shewing  himself  that  he  is  God.  7  For  the  mystery 
of  iniquity  doth  already  work :  only  he  who  now  letteth  will 
let,  until  he  be  taken  out  of  the  way. 

2  Tim.  3:  1  This'  know  also,  that  in  the  last  days  perilous 
times  shall  come.  2  For  men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own 
selves,  covetous,  boasters,  proud,  blasphemers,  disobedient  to 
parents,  unthankful,  unholy,  3  Without  natural  affection., 
truce-breakers,  false  accusers,  incontinent,  fierce,  despisers  of 
those  that  are  good,  4  Traitors,  heady,  high-minded,  lovers 
of  pleasures  more  than  lovers  of  God ;  5  Having  a  form  of 
godliness,  but  denying  the  power  thereof:  from  such  turn 
away. 

+-  2  Pet.  2:1  There  were  false  prophets  also  among  the  people, 
even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who  privily 
shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the  Lord  that 
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CIIttlST's    KINGDOM.  87 

Its  Enemies  to  be  destroyed.  *" 

bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  destruction. 
2  And  many  shall  follow  their  pernicious  ways ;  by  reason  of 
whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  evil  spoken  of.  —  3:  3  Know- 
ing this  first,  that  there  shall  come  •  in  the  last  days  scoffers, 
walking  after  their  own  lusts,  4  And  saying,  Where  is  the 
promise  of  his  coming?  for  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep,  all 
things  continue  as  they  were  from  the  beginning  of  the  cre- 
ation. 

.__  Jude  17  Beloved,  remember  ye  the  wordS  which  were  spo- 
ken before  of  the  apostles  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  18  How 
that  they  told  you  there  should  be  mockers  in  the  last  time, 
who  should  walk  after  their  own  ungodly  lusts.  19  These 
be  they  who  separate  themselves,  sensual,  having  not  the 
Spirit. 

Rev.  3:  10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience, 
I  also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall 
come  upon  all  the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the  earth. 
— 11:  3  I  will  give  power  unto  my  two  witnesses,  and  they 
shall  prophesy  a  thousand  two  hundred  and  threescore  days, 
clothed  in  sackclqth.  7  And  when  they  shall  have  finished 
their  testimony,  the  beast  that  ascendeth  out  of  the  bottomless 
pit  shall  make  war  against  them,  and  shall  overcome  them, 
and  kill  them.  10  And  they  that  dwell  upon  the  earth  shall 
rejoice  over  them ;  and  make  merry,  and  shall  send  gifts  one 
to  another ;  because  these  two  prophets  tormented  them  that 
dwelt  on  the  earth.  — 12:  12  Wo  to  the  inhabiters  of  the  earth, ,. 
and  of  the  sea !  for  the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having 
great  wrath,  because  he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a  short  time. 
— 13:  3  I  saw  one  of  his  heads  as  it  were  wounded  to  death; 
cind  liis  deadly  wound  was  healed :  and  all  the  world  wondered 
after  the  beast.  4  And  they  worshipped  the  dragon  which 
gave  power  unto  the  beast :  and  they  worshipped  the  beast, 
saying,  Who  is  like  unto  the  beast  ?  who  is  able  to  make  war 
with  him? — 16:  13  I  saw  three  unclean  spirits  like  frogs  come 
out  of  the  mouth  of  the  dragon,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the 
beast,  and  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  false  prophet.  14  For  they 
are  the  spirits  of  devils,  working  miracles,  which  go  forth  unto 
the  kings  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  whole  world,  to  gather  them 
to  the  battle  of  that  great  day  of  God  Almighty. 

87.    Will  the  foes  of  Chrisfs  kingdom  bs  cut  ojf  before  the  millennium  ? 

Ps.  2:  8  Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession.  9  Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron  ;  thou 
rshalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel.  —  37:  9  EviJ 

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87  CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 


Its  Enemies  to  be  destroyed. 


doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that  wait  upon  the  LORD, 
they  shall  inherit  the  earth.  [10 — 13.] — 8*2:  8  Arise,  O  God, 
judge  the  earth :  for  thou  shalt  inherit  all  nations. 

Is.  1:  27  Zion  shall  be  redeemed  with  judgment,  and  her 
converts  with  righteousness.     28  And  the  destruction  of  the 
transgressors  and  of  the  sinners  shall  be  together,  and  they  that 
forsake  the  LORD  shall  be  consumed.  —  2:  12  The  day  of  the 
LORD  of  hosts  shall  be  upon  every  one  that  is  proud  and  lofty, 
and  upon  every  one  that  is  lifted  up  ;  and  he  shall  be  brought 
low.  [17— 20.]  — 13:  9  Behold,  the  day  of -the  LORD  cometh,  x 
cruel  both  with  wrath  and  fierce  anger,  to  lay  the  land  deso- 
late :  and  he  shall  destroy  the  sinners  thereof  out  of  it.  — 24: 1 
Behold,  the  LORD  maketh  the  earth  empty,  and  maketh  it 
waste,  and  turneth  it  upside  down,  and  scattereth  abroad  the  ^ 
inhabitants  thereof.     3  The  land  shall  be  utterly  emptied,  and 
utterly  spoiled :  for  the  LORD  hath  spoken  this  word.     4  The^ 
earth  mourneth  and  fadeth  away,  the  world  languisheth  and^ 
fadeth  away,  the  haughty  people  of  the  earth  do  languish. 
5  The  earth  also  is  defiled  under  the  inhabitants  thereof;  be- 
cause they  have  transgressed  the  laws,  changed  the  ordinance,^ 
broken  the  everlasting  covenant.     6  Therefore  hath  the  curse  ^ 
devoured  the  earth,  and  they  that  dwell  therein  are  desolate  :    N 
therefore  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are  burned,  and  few  men 
left.     17  Fear, 'and  the  pit,  and  the  snare,  are  upon  thee,  O 
inhabitant  of  the  earth.     18  .And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  he  ^ 
who  fleeth  from  the  noise  of  the  fear  shall  fall  into  the  pit  ;,-vx 
and  he  that  cometh  up  out  of  the  midst  of  the  pit  shall  bo 
taken  in  the  snare :  for  the  windows  from  on  high  are  open, 
and  the  foundations  of  the  earth  do  shake.     19  The  earth  is 
utterly  broken  down,  the  earth  is  clean  dissolved,  the  earth  is 
moved  exceedingly.     20  The  earth  shall  reel  to  and  fro  like  a 
drunkard,  and  shall  be  removed  like  a  cottage ;  and  the  trans- 
gression thereof  shall  be  heavy  upon  it ;  and  it  shall  fall,  and 
not  rise  again.     23  Then  the  moon  shall  be  confounded,  and 
the  sun  ashamed,  when  the  LORD  of  hosts  shall  reign  in  mount 
Zion,  and  in  Jerusalem,  and  before  his  ancients  gloriously. 
[See  the  whole  Chap.]  —  26:  20  Come,  my  people,  enter  thou 
:nto  thy  chambers,  and  shut  thy  doors  about  thee  :  hide  thyself 
as  it  were  for  a  little  moment,  until  the  indignation  be  over- 
past.    21   For  behold,  the  LORD  cometh  out  of  his  place  to 
punish  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  for  their  iniquity :  the  earth 
also  shall  disclose  her  blood,  and  shall  no  more  cover  her  slain. 
—  28:  21  The   LORD  shall  rise  up  as  in  mount  Perazim,  he 
shall  be  wroth  as  in  the  valley  of  Gibeon,  that  he  may  dc  his  ,s 
work,  his  strange  work ;  and  bring  to  pass  his  act,  his  strange 
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CHRIST'S  KINGDOM.  87 


Its  Enemies  to  be  destroyed. 


act.  22  Now  therefore  be  ye  not  mockers,  lest  your  bands  be 
made  strong :  for  I  have  heard  from  the  Lord  GOD  of  hosts  a 
consumption,  even  determined  upon  the  whole  earth. — 34:  1 
Come  near,  ye  nations,  to  hear ;  and  hearken,  ye  people  :  let 
the  earth  hear,  and  all  that  is  therein ;  the  world,  and  all  things 
that  come  forth  of  it.  2  For  the  indignation  of  the  LORD  is 
upon  aJ]  nations,  and  his  fury  upon  all  their  armies :  he  hath 
utterly  destroyed  them,  he  hath  delivered, them  to  the  slaugh- ^ 
ter.  3  Their  slain  also  shall  be  cast  out,  and  their  stink  shall 
come  up  out  of  their  carcasses,  and  the  mountains  shall  bo 
melted  with  their  blood.  4  And  all  the  host  of  heaven  shall 
be  dissolved,  and  the  heavens  shall  be  rolled  together  as  a  scroll : 
and  all  their  host  shall  fall  down,  as  the  leaf  falleth  off  from 
the  vine,  and  as  a  falling  jig  from  the  fig-tree.  8  For  it  is 
the  day  of  the  LORD'S  vengeance,  and  the  year  of  recompen- 
ses for  the  controversy  of  Zion.  [See  verses  5 —  7,  9, 10  and 
the  foUowing  chap.]  —  63:  1  Who  is  this  that  cometh  from 
Edom,  with  dyed  garments  from  Bozrah  ?  this  that  is  glorious 
in  his  apparel,  travelling  in  the  greatness  of  his  strength  ?  I 
that  speak  in  righteousness,  mighty  to  save.  2  Wherefore 
art  tliou  red  in  thine  apparel,  and  thy  garments  like  him  that 
treadeth  in  the  wine-fat  ?  3  I  have  trodden  the  wine-press 
alone  •  and  of  the  people  there  was  none  with  me :  for  I  will 
treaa  them  in  mine  anger,  and  trample  them  in  my  fury,  and 
their  blood  shall  be  sprinkled  upon  my  garments,  and  I  will 
stain  all  my  raiment.  4  For  the  day  of  vengeance  is  inminev 
heart,  and  the  year  of  my  redeemed  is  come.  —  66:  15  Behold,  k 
the  LORD  will  come  with  fire,  and  with  his  chariots  like  a 
whirlwind,  to  render  his  anger  with  fury,  and  his  rebuke  with 
flames  of  fire.  1 6  For  by  fire  and  by  his  sword  will  the  LORD 
plead  with  all  flesh :  and  the  slain  of  the  LORD  shall  be 
many. 

Jer.  25:  31  A  noise  shall  come  even  to  the  ends  of  the  earth ; 
for  the  LORD  hath  a  controversy  with  the  nations,  he  will 
plead  with  all  flesh ;  he  will  give  them  that  are  wicked  to  the 
sword,  saith  the  LORD.  32  Thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts, 
Behold,  evil  shall  go  forth  from  nation  to  nation,  and  a  great 
whirlwind  shall  be  raised  up  from  the  coasts  of  the  earth. 
33  And  the  slain  of  the  LORD  shall  be  at  that  day  from  one 
end  of  the  earth  even  unto  the  other  end  of  the  earth :  they 
shall  not  be  lamented,  neither  gathered,  nor  buried ;  they  shall 
be  dung  upon  the  ground. 

Ezk.  38  [An  account  of  the  general  gathering  of  the  na- 
tions under  Gog,  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel,  which  concludes 
thus.]  21  I  will  call  for  a  sword  against  him  throughout  all 

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87  CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 


Its  Enemies  to  be  destroyed. 


my  mountains,  saith  the  Lord  GOD  :  every  man's  sword  shall 
be  against  his  brother.  22  And  I  will  plead  against  him  with 
pestilence  and  with  blood  ;  and  I  will  rain  upon  him,  and  upon 
his  bands,  and  upon  the  many  people  that  are  with  him,  an 
overflowing  rain,  and  great  hailstones,  fire,  and  brimstone. — 
39:  1  Thou  son  of  man,  prophesy  against  Gog,  and  say,  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Behold,  I  am  against  thee,  O  Gog,  the 
chief  prince  of  Meshech  and  Tubal :  2  And  I  will  turn  thee 
back,  and  leave  but  the  sixth  part  of  thee,  and  will  cause  thee 
to  come  up  from  the  north  parts,  arid  will  bring  thee  upon  the 
mountains  of  Israel :  3  Aiid  I  will  smite  thy  bow  out  of  thy 
left  hand,  and  will  cause  thine  arrows  to  fall  out  of  thy  right 
hand.  4  Thou  shalt  fall  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel,  thou 
and  all  thy  bands,  and  the  people  that  is  with  thee :  I  will  give 
thee  unto  the  ravenous  birds  of  every  soil,  and  to  the  beasts 
of  the  field,  to  be  devoured.  5  Thou  shalt  fall  upon  the  open 
field :  for  I  have  spoken  it,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.  6  And  I 
will  send  a  fire  on  Magog,  and  among  them  that  dwell  care- 
lessly in  the  isles :  and  they  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD. 
7  So  will  I  make  my  holy  name  known  in  .the  midst  of  my 
people  Israel ;  and  I  will  not  let  them  pollute  my  holy  name 
any  more :  and  the  heathen  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD, 
the  Holy  One  in  Israel.  8  Behold,  it  is  come,  and  it  is  done, 
saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  this  is  the  day  whereof  I  have  spoken. 

9  And  they  that  dwell  in  the  cities  of  Israel  shall  go  forth, 
and  shall  set  on  fire  and  burn  the  weapons,  both  the  shields, 
and  the  bucklers,  the  bows  and  the  arrows,  and  the  hand-staves, 
and  the  spears,  and  they  shall  burn  them  with  fire  seven  years : 

10  So  that  they  shall  take  no  wood  out  of  the  field,  neither 
cut  down  any  out  of  the  forests ;  for  they  shall  burn  the  weap- 
ons with  fire :  and  they  shall  spoil  those  that  spoiled  them,  and 
rob  those  that  robbed  them,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.     12  And 
seven  months  shall  the  house  of  Israel  be  burying  of  them,  that 
they  may  cleanse  the  land.     17  And,  thou  son  of  man,  thus 
saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Speak  unto  every  feathered  fowl,  and  to 
every  beast  of  the   field,    Assemble  yourselves,    and  come ; 
gather  yourselves  on  every  side  to  my  sacrifice  that  I  do  sacri 
fice  for  you,  even  a  great  sacrifice  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel, 
that  ye  may  eat  flesh,  and  drink  blood. 

Joel  3:  9  Proclaim  ye  this  among  the  Gentiles ;  Prepare 
war,  wake  up  the  mighty  men,  let  all  the  men  of  war  draw 
near;  let  .them  come  up:  13  Put  ye  in  the  sickle,  for  the 
harvest  is  ripe :  come,  get  you  down  ;  for  the  press-  is  full,  the 
fats  overflow;  for  their  wickedness  is  great.  14  Multitudes, 
multitudes  in  the  vallev  of  decision :  for  the  day  of  the  LORD 
80 


CHRIST'S  KINGDOM.  87 

Its  Enemies  to  be  destroyed. 

is  near  in  the  valley  of  decision.  15  The  sun  and  the  moon 
shall  be  darkened,  and  the  stars  shall  withdraw  their  shining. 
16  The  LORD  also  shall  roar  out  of  Zion,  and  utter  his  voic* 
from  Jerusalem ;  and  the  heavens  and  the  earth  shall  shake 
but  the  LORD  will  be  the  hope  of  his  people,  and  the  strength 
of  the  children  of  Israel.  17  So  shall  ye  know  that  I  am  the 
LORD  your  God  dwelling  in  Zion  my  holy  mountain :  then 
shall  Jerusalem  "be  holy,  and  there  shall  no  strangers  pass 
through  her  any  more. 

Zep.  1:21  will  utterly  consume  all  things  from  off  the  land, 
saith  the  LORD.  3  I  will  consume  man  and  beast;  I  will 
consume  the  fowls  of  the  heaven,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea, 
and  the  stumbling-blocks  with  the  wicked ;  and  I  will  cut  off 
man  from  off  the  land,  saith  the  LORD.  [17,  18.] — 3:  8  Yvrait 
ye  upon  me,  saith  the  LORD,  until  the  day  that  I  rise  up  to 
the  prey :  for  my  determination  is  to  gather  the  nations,  that 
I  may  assemble  the  kingdoms,  to  pour  upon  them  mine  indig- 
nation, even  all  my  fierce  anger :  for  all  the  earth  shall  be 
devoured  with  the  fire  of  my  jealousy.  9  For  then  will  I 
turn  to  the  people  a  pure  language,  that  they  may  all  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  LORD,  to  serve  him  with  one  consent.  121 
will  also  leave  in  the  midst  of  thee  an  afflicted  and  poor  peo- 
ple, and  they  shall  trust  in  the  name  of  the  LORD.  13  The 
remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  iniquity,  nor  speak  lies ;  neither 
shall  a  deceitful  tongue  be  found  in  their  mouth :  for  they  shall 
feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

Mai.  4:  1  Behold,  the  day  cometh,  that  shall  burn  as  an 
oven ;  and  all  the  proud,  yea,  and  all  that  do  wickedly,  shall 
be  stubble  :  and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  burn  them  up,  saith 
the  LORD  of  hosts,  that  it  shall  leave  them-  neither  root  nor 
branch.  2  But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun  of  \ 
righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ;  and  ye  shall 
go  forth,  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall.  3  And  ye  shall 
tread  down  the  wicked ;  for  they  shall  be  ashes  under  the  soles 
of  your  feet  in  the  day  that  I  shall  do  this,  saith  the  LORD  of 
hosts. 

Rev.  1 6:  1 7  The  seventh  angel  poured  out  his  vial  into  the 
air ;  and  there  came  a  great  voice  out  of  the  temple  of  heaven, 
from  the  throne,  saying,  It  is  done.  18  And  there  were  voices, 
and  thunders,  and  lightnings  ;  and  there  was  a  great  earth 
quake,  such  as  was  not  since  men  were  upon  the  earth,  so 
mighty  an  earthquake,  and  so  great.  19  And  the  great  city 
was  divided  into  three  parts,  and  the  cities  of  the  nations  fell : 
and  great  Babylon  carne  in  remembrance  before  God,  to  give 
Unto  her  the  cup  of  the  wine  of  the  fierceness  of  his  wrath 

81 


88,  89  CHRIST'S  KINGDOM. 

Occasions  joy —  Christ  warns  the  wicked. 

20  And  every  island  fled  away,  and  the  mountains  were  not 
found.  21  And  there  fell  upon  men  a  great  hail  out  of 
heaven,  every  stone  about  the  weight  of  a  talent :  and  men 
blasphemed  God  because  of  the  plague  of  the  hail ;  for  the 
plague  thereof  was  exceeding  great.  — 19:  19  [Contains  a 
description  of  a  general  destruction  of  the  kings  of  the  earth, 
tmd  their  armies,  by  one  who  sat  on  a  wrhite  horse,  which  con- 
cludes thus.]  21  And  the  remnant  were  slain  with  the  sword 
of  him  that  sat  upon  the  horse,  which  sword  proceeded  out  of 
his  mouth :  and  all  the  fowls  were"  filled  with  their  flesh.  — 
20:  1  I  saw  an  angel  come  down  from  heaven,  having  the  key 
of  the  bottomless  pit  and  a  great  chain  in  his  hand.  2  And  he 
laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old  serpent,  which  is  the  Devil, 
and  Satan,  and  bound  him  a  thousand  years.  1  S.  2:  10,  Pr. 
2:  21,  Is.  11:  1—6,  and  29:  7,  8;  Dan.  12:  1. 
[See  381,  486,  513,  566,  630,  733.] 

88.  Joy  in  view  of  tJie  overthrow  of  Christ's  enemies 

Is.  24:  13  When  thus  it  shall  be  in  the  midst  of  the  land 
among  the  people,  there  shall  be  as  the  shaking  of  an  olive- 
tree,  and  as  the  gleaning-grapes  when  the  vintage  is  done. 

14  They  shall  lift  up  their  voice,  they  shall  sing  for  the  ma- 
jesty of  the  LOKD,  they  shall  cry  aloud  from  the  sea.     15 
Wherefore  glorify  ye  the  LORD  in  the  fires,  even  the  name  of 
the  LORD  God  of  Israel  in  the  isles  of  the  sea.     16  From  the 
uttermost  part   of  the  earth  have  we  heard  songs,  even  glory  to 
the  righteous. 

Zep.  3:  14  Sing,  O  daughter  of  Zion;  shout,  O  Israel;  be 
glad  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart,  O  daughter  of  Jerusalem. 

15  The  LORD  hath  taken  away  thy  judgments,  he  hath  cast 
out  thine  enemy :  the  King  of  Israel,  even  the  LORD,  is  in 
the  midst  of  thee :  thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more. 

[See  237,  571.] 

89.  Christ  and  his  friends  warn  the  wicked  before  their  overthrow. 

Mat.  24:  14  This  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached 
in  all  the  world,  for  a  witness  unto  all  nations ;  and  then  shall 
the  end  come. 

Rev.  11:  3  I  will  give  power  unto  my  two  witnesses,  and 
they  shall  prophecy  a  thousand  two  hundred  and  three-score 
days,  clothed  in  sackcloth.-- 14:  6  I  saw  another  angel  fly  in 
the  midst  of  heaven,  having  the  everlasting  gospel  to  preach 
unto  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  and  to  every  nation,  and 
kindred,  and  tongue,  and  people,  7  Saying  with  a  loud  voice, 
Fear  God,  and  give  glory  to  him ;  for  the  hour  of  his  judgment 
82 


CHRIST'S    KINGDOM.  90 

Its  1'inal  Triumph. 

K2  come :  and  worship  him  that  made  heaven,  and  fcarth,  and 
the  seii,  and  the  fountains  of  waters. 

90.  Progress  and  final  triumph  of  Christ's  kingdom  upon  earth. 

Ps.  72:  8  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea,  and 
from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth.  9  They  that  dwell  in 
the  wilderness  shall  bow  before  him ;  and  his  enemies  shall 
lick  the  dust.  10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall 
bring  presents  :  the  kings  of  Sheba"  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 
1 1  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him :  all  nations  shall 
serve  him. 

Is.  9:  7  Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there 
shall  be  no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  king- 
dom, to  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment,  and  with 
justice  from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  LORD 
of  hosts  will  perform  this.  » 

Dan.  2:  35  The  stone  that  smote  the  image  became  a  great 
mountain,  and  filled  the  whole  earth.  44  And  in  the  days  of 
these  kings  shall  the  God  of  heaven  set  up  a  kingdom,  which 
shall  never  be  destroyed :  and  the  kingdom  shall  not  be  left  to 
other  people,  but  it  shall  break  in  pieces  and  consume  all  these 
kingdoms,  and  it  shall  stand  for  ever.  45  Forasmuch  as  thou 
sawest  that  the  stone  was  cut  out  of  the  mountain  without 
hands,  and  that  it  brake  in  pieces  the  iron,  the  brass,  the  clay, 
the  silver,  and  the  gold ;  the  great  God  hath  made  known  to 
the  king  what  shall  come  to  pass  hereafter :  and  the  dream  is 
certain,  and  the  interpretation  thereof  sure.  —  7:  13  I  saw  in  the 
night  visions,  and  behold,  one  like  the  Son  of  man  came  with 
the  clouds  of  heaven,  and  came  to  the  Ancient  of  days,  and  they 
brought  him  near  before  him.  14  And  there  was  given  him 
dominion,  and  glory,  and  a  kingdom,  that  all  people,  nations, 
and  languages  should  serve  him. 

Zee.  14:  9  The  LORD  shall  be  king  overall  the  earth:  in 
that  day  shall  there  be  one  LORD,  and  his  name  one. 

Mat.  13:  31  Another  parable  put  he  forth  unto  them,  say- 
ing, The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  to  a  grain  of  mustard-seed, 
which  a  man  took,  and  sowed  in  his  field :  32  Which  indeed 
is  the  least  of  all  seeds  •  but  when  it  is  grown,  it  is  the  great- 
est among  herbs,  and  becometh  a  tree,  so  that  the  birds  of  the 
air  come  and  lodge  in  the  branches  thereof.  33  Another  par- 
able spake  he  unto  them ;  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto 
leaven,  which  a  woman  took,  and  hid  in  three  measures  of 
meal,  till  the  whole  was  leavened. 

Rev.  11:  15  The  seventh  angel  sounded;  and  there  were 
great  voices  in  heaven,  saving,  The  kingdoms  6f  this  world 

83 


9] — 93  CHURCH    OF    GOD. 


Design  of — Foundation  of. 

are  become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  and  or  his  Christ,  and  he 
shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever.  —  20:  4  And  I  saw  thrones,  and 
they  sat  upon  them,  and  judgment  was  given  unto  them  :  and 
I  saw  the  souls  of  them  that  were  beheaded  for  the  witness  of 
Jesus,  and  for  the  word  of  God,  and  which  had  not  worshipped 
the  beast,  neither  his  image,  neither  had  received  his  mark 
upon  their  foreheads,  or  in  their  hands ;  and  they  lived  and 
reigned  with  Christ  a  thousand  years.  [See  440. J 

91.  Duration  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

Ps.  45:  6  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever. 

Dan.  7:  14  His  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  which 
shall  not  pass  away,  and  his  kingdom  that  which  shall  not  be 
destroyed. 

Lk.  1:  33  He  shall  reign  over  the  house  of  Jacob  for  ever; 
and  of  his  kingdom  there  shall  be^io  end. 

CHURCH  OF  GOD. 

92.  Design  of  the  church  of  God. 

Mat.  5: 13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth :  but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted  ?  it  is  thenceforth 
good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under 
foot  of  men.  14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  that 
is  set  on  a  hill  cannot  be  hid.  15  Neither  do  men  light  a  can- 
dle, and  put  it  under  a  bushel,  but  on  a  candlestick :  and  it 
giveth  light  unto  all  that  are  in  the  house.  16  Let  your  light 
so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good  works,  and 
glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Ep.  3:  10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and 
powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the 
manifold  wisdom  of  God,  11  According  to  the  eternal  pur- 
pose which  he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

1  Tim.  3:  15  The  church  of  the  living  God,  the  pillar  and 
ground  of  the  truth. 

93.  Foundation  of  the  church. 

Mat.  1 6:  1 6  Simon  Peter  answered  and  said,  Thou  art  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  toving  God.  18  Thou  art  Peter,  and 
upon  this  rock  [Christ]  I  will  build  my  church :  and  the  gates 
of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it. —  21:  42  Did  ye  never  read 
in  the  scriptures,  The  s-tone  which  the  builders  rejected,  the 
eame  is  become  the  head  of  the  corner.  [Ps.  118:  22.  Is, 
28:  16.  1  Pet.  2:  7.] 

1  Cor.  3:  9'  Ye  are  God's  husbandry,  ye  arc  God's  building 
84 


CHURCH    OP    GOD.  94,  95 

Greatly  beloved  —  safe. 

11  Other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than  that  is  laid,  which  is 
Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  2:  20  And  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles 
and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone; 
21  In  whom  all  the  building  fitly  framed  together,  groweth 
unto  an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord. 

94.  The  church  an  object  of  love  and  of  prayer. 

Ps.  51:  18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion :  build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.- — 87:  2  The  LORD  loveth  the 
gates  of  Zion  more  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob.  — 122:  6 
Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  tjiey  shall  prosper  that  love 
thee.  7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces.  8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will 
now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee.  9  Because  of  the  house  of  the 
LORD  our  God  I  will  seek  thy  good. —  137:  5  If  I  forget  thee, 
O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  forget  her  cunning.  6  If  I  do 
not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to  the  roof  of  my 
mouth ;  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  above  my  chief  joy. 

Song  7:  10  I  am  my  beloved's,  and  his  desire  is  toward   me. 

Is.  G2:  6  I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem, 
which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night:  ye  that 
make  mention  of  the  LORD,  keep  not  silence.  7  And  give  him 
no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Jerusalem  a  praise 
in  the  earth. 

Ep.  5:  25  Husbands,  love  your  waves,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it.  29  No  man  ever 
yet  hated  his  own  flesh;  but  nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it, even 
as  the  Lord  the  church.  [See  111,  504,  585,  672.] 

95.  The  church  safe. 

Ps.  46:  1  God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble.  2  Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the 
earth  be  removed,  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  the  sea ;  3  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and 
be  troubled,  though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof.  4  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  Tabernacles  of  the 
Most  High.  5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be 
moved :  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early.  6  The 
heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  wTere  moved :  he  uttered  his 
voice,  the  earth  melted.  7  The  LORD  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 
the  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. —  125:  2  As  the  mountains 
are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the  LORD  is  round  about  his 
people  from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

8  85 


96,  97  CHURCH    OFPICEKS. 


Apostles. 


Pr.  18:  10  The  name  of  the  LORD  is  a  strong  tower :  the 
righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe. 

Is.  43:  2  When  thou  passest  through  the  waters,  I  will  be 
with  thee ;  and  through  the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overflow 
thee :  when  thou  walkest  through  the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  be 
burned ;  neither  shall  the  flame  kindle  upon  thee.  3  For  I 
am  the  LORD  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour: 
I  gave  Egypt  for  thy  ransom,  Ethiopia  and  Seba  for  thee.  4 
Since  thou  wast  precious  in  my  sight,  thou  hast  been  honora- 
ble, and  I  have  loved  thee :  therefore  will  I  give  men  for  thee, 
and  people  for  thy  life.  5  Fear  not ;  for  I  am  with  thee :  I 
will  bring  thy  seed  from  the  east,  and  gather  thee  from  the 
west :  G  I  will  say  to  the  north,  Give  up :  and  to  the  south, 
Keep  not  back :  bring  my  sons  from  far,  and  my  daughters 
from  the  ends  of  the  earth.  —  54:  14  In  righteousness  shalt 
thou  be  established :  thou  shalt  be  far  from  oppression  ;  for 
thou  shalt  not  fear :  and  from  terror ;  for  it  shall  not  come 
near  thee.  1 7  No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  tLee  shall 
prosper ;  and  every  tongue  that  shall  rise  against  thee  in  judg- 
ment thou  shalt  condemn.  This  is  the  heritage  of  the  ser- 
vants of  the  LORD,  and  their  righteousness  is  of  i/.e,  saith  the 
LORD.  [See  5 1 5 — 5 1 7,  585.] 

96.  Christ  the  head  of  the  church. 

Mat.  23:  8  Be  not  ye  called  Rabbi :  for  one  is  your  Master, 
even  Christ ;  and  all  ye  are  brethren.  9  And  call  no  man  your 
father  upon  the  earth :  for  one  is  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
10  Neither  be  ye  called  masters :  for  one  is  your  Master,  even 
Christ. 

Ep.  1:  22  And  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet,  and  gave 
him  to  be  the  head  over  all  things  to  the  church,  23  Which 
is  his  body,  the  fulness  of  him  that  filleth  all  in  all.  [See  76.] 

CHURCH   OFFICERS. 

97.  Apostles,  or  extraordinary  officers,  called  directly  by  Christ. 

Mat.  4:  18  Jesus,  walking  by  the  sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two 
brethren,  Simon  called  Peter,  and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting 
a  na  into  the  sea ;  for  they  were  fishers.  19  And  he  saith 
unto  them,  Follow  me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers  of  men.  — 
10:  5  These  twelve  Jesus  sent  forth. 

Gal.  1:  1  Paul,  an  apostle,  (not  of  men,  neither  by  man,  but 
by  Jesus  Christ,  and  God  the  Father,  who  raised  him  from  the 
dead.) 

86 


CHURCH    OFFICERS.  98 — 100 


Apostles. 


98.  The  apostles,  instructed  by  direct  revelations. 

Mat.  10:  19  When  they  deliver  you  up,  take  no  thought  how 
or  what  ye  shall  speak,  for  it  shall  be  given  you  in  that  same 
hour  what  ye  shall  speak.  20  For  it  is  not  ye  that  speak,  but 
the  Spirit  of  your  Father  which  speaketh  in  you. 

Gal.  1:  11  I  certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gospel  which 
was  preaehed  of  me  is  not  after  man:  12  For  I  neither  re- 
ceived it  of  man,  neither  was  I  taught  it,  but  by  the  revelation 
of  Jesus  Christ. —  2:  8  (He  that  wrought  effectually  in  Peter 
to  the  apostleship  of  the  circumcision,  the  same  was  mighty  in 
me  toward  the  Gentiles.) 

99.  Apostles,  eye-witnesses  of  Christ's  resurrection. 

Ac.  1:  21  Of  these  men  which  have  companied  with  us, 
all  the  time  that  the  Lord  Jesus  went  in  and  out  among  us. 
22  Beginning  from  the  baptism  of  John,  unto  that  same  day 
that  he  was  taken  up  from  us,  must  one  be  ordained  to  be  a 
witness  with  us  of  his  resurrection.  —  13:  30  God  raised  him 
from  the  dead  :  3 1  And  he  was  seen  many  days  of  them  which 
came  up  with  him  from  Galilee  to  Jerusalem,  who  are  his  wit- 
nesses unto  the  people. 

1  Cor.  15:  8  Last  of  all  he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one  born 
out  of  due  time. 

100.  Miraculous  gifts  and  authority  of  the  apostles. 

Mat.  10:  1  When  he  had  called  unto  Mm  his  twelve  disci- 
ples, he  gave  them  power  against  unclean  spirits,  to  cast  them 
out,  and  to  heal  all  manner  of  sickness,  and  all  manner  of  dis- 
ease. —  16:  19  I  will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind  on  earth,  shall  be 
bound  in  heaven ;  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth, 
shall  be  loosed  in  heaven.  — 18:  18  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
Whatsoever  ye  shall  bind  on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in  heaven : 
and  whatsoever  ye  shall  loose  on  earth,  shall  be  loosed  in 
heaven.  19  If  two  of  you  shall  agree  on  earth,  as  touching 
anything  that  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Jn.  20:  23  Whose  soever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained, 

Ac.  8:  17  Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they 
received  the  Holy  Ghost.  18  And  when  Simon  saw  that 
through  laying  on  of  the  apostles'  hands  the  Holy  Ghost  was 
given,  he  offered  them  money,  19  Saying,  Give  me  also  this 
power,  that  on  whomsoever  I  lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost.  —  1 5:  28  It  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost  and 

87 


101,  102  CHURCH    OFFICERS. 


Teachers  and  Pastors  —  Deacons. 


to  us,  to  lay  upon  you  no  greater  burden  than  these  necessary 
things ;  29  That  ye  abstain  from  meats  offered  to  idols,  an*d 
from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled,  and  from  fornication : 
from  which  if  ye  keep  yourselves,  ye  shall  do  well.  Fare 
ye  well. 

2  Cor.  12:  12  Truly  the  signs  of  an  apostle  were  wrought 
among  you  in  all  patience,  in  signs,  and  wonders,  and  mighty 
deeds.  [See  189.] 

101.  Elders,  Overseers,  Ministers,  Bishops,  Preachers,  Teachers.  Pastors, 
>/sts,  (etc.,    etc.,)  to  instruct,  admonish,  edify,  lead  and  guide. 

Jer.  3:  15  l^will  give  you  pastors  according  to  mine  heart, 
which  shall  feed  you  with  knowledge  and  understanding. 

Lk.  1:  2  Even  as  they  delivered  them  unto  us,  which  from 
the  beginning  were  eye-witnesses,  and  ministers  of  the  word. 

Ac.  15:  6  The  apostles  and  elders  came  together  for  to  con- 
sider Of  this  matter.  23  They  wrote  letters  by  them  after  this 
manner ;  The  apostles,  and  elders,  and  brethren,  send  greeting 
unto  the  brethren  which  are  of  the  Gentiles  in  Antioch,  and 
Syria,  and  Cilicia.  —  20:  28  Take  heed  therefore  unto  your- 
selves, and  to  all  the  flock  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath 
made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath 
purchased  with  his  own  blood. 

Ep.  4: 11  He  gave  some,  apostles ;  and  some,  prophets  ;  and 
some,  evangelists ;  and  some,  pastors  and  teachers  ;  1 2  For 
the  perfecting,  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for 
the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ. 

Ph.  1 :  1  Paul  and  Timotheus,  the  servants  of  Jesus  Christ, 
to  all  the  saints  in  Christ  Jesus  which  are  at  Philippi,  with  the 
bishops  and  deacons. 

1  Tim.  2:  7  Whereunto  I  am  ordained  a  preacher  and  an 
apostle,  (I  speak  the  truth  in  Christ,  and  lie  not,)  a  teacher  of 
the  Gentiles  in  faith  and  verity.  —  3:  1  This  is  a  true  saying, 
If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a  bishop,  he  desireth  a  good  work. 

2  Tim.  1:11  Whereunto  I  am  appointed  a  preacher,  and  an 
apostle,  and  a  teacher  of  the  Gentiles.  . 

1  Pet.  5:  1  The  elders  which  are  among  you  I  exhort,  who 
am  also  an  elder,  and  a  witness  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and 
also  a  partaker  of  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed :  2  Feed 
the  flock  of  God  which. is  among  you,  taking  the  oversight 
thereof,  not  by  constraint,  but  willingly  ;  not  for  filthy  lucre,  but 
of  a  ready  mind ;  3  Neither  as  being  lords  over  God's  heritage, 
but  being  ensamples  to  the  flock.  [See  447.] 

102.  Deacons,  to  distribute  alms,  serve  tables,  etc. 

Ac.  6:  1  In  those  days,  when  the  number  of  the  disciples 


CHURCH    OFFICERS ORDINANCES.  103,104 

Elders  —  Baptism  and  Lord's  Supper. 

was  multiplied,  there  arose  a  murmuring  of  the  Grecians 
against  the  Hebrews,  because  their  widows  were  neglected  in 
the  daily  ministration.  2  Then  the  twelve  called  the  multitude 
of  the  disciples  unto  them,  and  said,  It  is  not  reason  that  we 
"should  leave  the  word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  3  Wherefore, 
brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  honest  report, 
full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  appoint 
over  this  business.  4  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually 
to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word.  5  And  the  saying 
pleased  the  whole  multitude :  and  they  chose  Stephen,  a  man 
full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip,  and  Prochorus, 
and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas  a  prose- 
lyte of  Antioch,  G  Whom  they. set  before  the  apostles :  and 
when  they  had  prayed,  they  laid  their  hands  on  them. 

1  Tim.  3:  8  Likewise  must  the  deacons  be  grave,  not  double- 
tongued,  not  given  to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre ; 
9  Holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a  pure  conscience.  10 
And  let  these  also  first  be  proved ;  then  let  them  use  the  office 
of  a  deacon,  being  found  .blameless.  11  Even  so  must  their 
wives  be  grave,  not  slanderers?  sober,  faithful  in  all  things.  12 
Let  the  deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one  wife,  ruling  their 
children  and  their  own  houses  well.  13  For  they  that  have 
used  the  office  of  a  deacon  well,  purchase  to  themselves  a 
good  degree,  and  great  boldness  in  the  faith  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus. 

103.  Had  any  primitive  churches  a  plurality  of  elders  1 

Ac.  14:  23  When  they  had  ordained  them  elders  in  every 
church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them 
to  the  Lord.  —  20:  17  From  Miletus  he  sent  to  Ephesus,  and 
called  the  elders  of  the  church. 

Tit.  1:  5  For  this  cause  left  I  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou 
shouldest  set  in  order  the  things  that .  are  wanting,  and  ordain 
elders  in  every  city,  as  I  had  appointed  thee. 

Jam.  5:  14  Is  any  sick  among  you?  let  him  call  for  tha 
elders  of  the  church. 

CHURCH  ORDINANCES. 

104.  Baptism  and  Lord's  Supper  appointed. 

Mat.  26:  26  As  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took  bread,  and 
blessed  it,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  snid, 
Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body.  27  And  he  took  the  cup,  and 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  .saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it  : 
28  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is  ^hed 
8*  80 


105,  106  CIICRCH    ORDINANCES. 

Preparation  for  —  a  privilege. 

for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins.  29  But  I  say  unto  you,  I 
will  not  drink  henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that 
day  when  I  drink  it  new  with  you  in  my  Father's  kingdom. 
30  And  when  they  had  sung  a  hymn,  they  went  out  into  the 
mount  of  Olives.  [Mk.  14:  22  —  25.  Lk.  22:  14  —  20.]  — 
28:  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them 
in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

1  Cor.  1 1 :  23  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which  also 
[  delivered  unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in 
ivhieh  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread :  24  And  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  broken  for  you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.  25 
Alter  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had 
supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood : 
this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  26  For 
as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  shew 
the  Loi'd's  death  till  he  come. 

105.  Preparation  required  of  partakers  at  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  Cor.  5:  7  Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that  ye  may 
be  a  new  lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.  For  even  Christ  our 
passover  is  sacrificed  for  us :  8  Therefore  let  us  keep  the 
feast,  not  with  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness ;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sincerity 
and  truth.  — 11:  27  Whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cup  of  the  Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  the  Lord.  28  But  let  a  man  examine  himself, 
and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup.  29  For 
he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh 
damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord's  body.  30  For 
this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among  you,  and  many 
sleep.  [See  397.] 

106.  Church  ordinances  a  privilege. 

Ps.  27:  4  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  LORD,  that  will  I 
seek  after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  LORD  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  LORD,  and  to  in- 
quire in  his  temple. — 36:  8  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied 
with  the  fatness  of  thy  house,  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink 
of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures.  —  63:  1  O  GOD,  thou  art  my 
God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  my  soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh 
longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ; 
2  To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I  have  seen  thee  in 
the  sanctuary.  —  65:  4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choo^est, 
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CHURCH    ORDINANCES.  107 

Profession  of  Religion. 

and  causes!  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy 
courts :  we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple.  —  84:  1  How  amiable  are  thy  taberna- 
cles, O  LORD  of  hosts !  2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth 
for  the  courts  of  the  LORD  :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out 
for  the  living  God.  3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house, 
and  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young,  even  thine  altars,  O  LORD  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my 
God.  4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they  will 
be  still  praising  thee.  10  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better 
than  a  thousand.  I  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house 
of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness.  —  87:  5 
Of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was  born  in  her : 
and  the  Highest  himself  shall  establish  her.  6  The  LORD 
shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the  people,  that  this  man  was 
born  there.  —  92:  13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of 
the  LORD  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God.  14  They 
shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ;  they  shall  be  fat  and 
flourishing.  [See  658.] 

107.  Profession  of  religion  and  observance  of  Christian  ordinances  exempli- 
fied and  required. 

Dt.  26: 17  Thou  hast  avouched  the  LORD  this  day  to  be  thy 
God,  and  to  walk  in  his  ways,  and  to  keep  his  statutes,  and  his 
commandments,  and  his  judgments,  and  to  hearken  unto  his 
voice :  18  And  the  LORD  hath  avouched  thee  this  day  to  be 
his  peculiar  people,  as  he  hath  promised  thee,  and  that  thou 
shouldest  keep  all  his  commandments. 

Is.  44:  5  One  shall  say,  I  am  the  LORD'S  ;  and  another  shall 
call  himself  by  the  name  of  Jacob ;  and  another  shall  subscribe 
with  his  ham?  unto  the  LORD,  and  surname  himself  by  the  name 
of  Israel. 

Mat.  5:  15  Neither  do  men  light  a  candle,  and  put  it  under 
a  bushel,  but  on  a  candlestick :  and  it  giveth  light  unto  all  that 
are  in  the  house.  1 6  Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that 
they  may  see  your  good  worksj-  and  glorify  your  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.  — 10:32  Whosoever  therefore  shall  confess  me 
before  men,  him  will  I  confess  also  before  my  Father  which 
n  in  heaven.  33  But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before  men, 
him  will  I  also  deny  before  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
Lk.  12:  8,  9.  —  Mat.  20:  27  He  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  it. 

Mk.  8:  38  "Whosoever  therefore  shall  be  ashamed  of  me,  and 
of  my  words,  in  this  adulterous  and  sinful  generation ;  of  him 
also  shall  the  Son  of  man  be  ashamed,  when  ho  comet h  in  the 

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108  CHURCH    ORDER,    DISCIPLINE,   ETC. 

Early  Convention. 

glory  of  his  Father  with  the  holy  angels.  —  1 6:  1 6  He  that 
believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Lk.  '2'2:  19  He  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it, 
and  gave  unto  them,  saying,  This  is  my  body  which  is  given 
for  you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

Bom.  10:  9  If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord 
Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised  him 
from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  10  For  with  the  heart,  man 
believeth  unto  righteousness ;  and  with  the  mouth,  confession 
is  made  unto  salvation. 

1  Cor.  11:  26  As  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this 
cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come. 

2  Tim.  2:  12  .If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him:  if 
we  deny  him,  he  also  will  deny  us. 

1  Jn.  4:15  Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of 
God,  God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God.  [See  502.] 

*  CHURCH  ORDER,  DISCIPLINE,  FELLOWSHIP,  ETC. 
108.  An  earli]  ecclesiastical  convention. 

Ac.  15:  5  There  rose  up  certain  of  the  sect  of  the  Pharisees, 
which  believed,  saying,  That  it  was  needful  to  circumcise  them, 
and  to  command  them  to  keep  the  law  of  Moses.  6  And  the 
apostles  and  elders  came  together  for  to  consider  of  this  matter. 
22  Then  pleased  it  the  apostles  and  elders,  with  the  whole 
church,  to  send  chosen  men  of  their  own  company  to  Antioch, 
with  Paul  and  Barnabas ;  namely,  Judas  surnamed  Barsabas, 
and  Silas,  chief  men  among  the  brethren  :  23  And  they  wrote 
letters  by  them  after  this  manner ;  The  apostles,  and  elders, 
and  brethren,  send  greeting  unto  the  brethren  which  are  of  the 
Gentiles  in  Antioch,  and  Syria,  and  Cilicia.  24  Forasmuch 
as  we  have  heard,  that  certain  which  went  out  from  us,  have 
troubled  you  with  words,  subverting  your  souls,  saying,  Ye 
must  be  circumcised,  and  keep  the  law ;  to  whom  we  gave  no 
such  commandment :  25  It  seemed  good  unto  us,  being  as- 
sembled with  one  accord,  to  sejjd  chosen  men  unto  you,  with 
our  beloved  Barnabas  and  Paul:  26  Men  that  have  hazarded 
their  lives  for  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  27  We 
have  sent  therefore  Judas  and  Silas  who  shall  also  tell  yju  the 
same  things  by  mouth.  28  For  it  seemed  good  to  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  to  us,  to  lay  upon  you  no  greater  burden  than  these 
necessary  things;  29  That  ye  abstain  from  meats  offered 
to  idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  strangled,  and  from 
fornication :  from  which  if  ye  keep  yourselves,  ye  shall  do  well 
Fare  ye  well. 
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Discipline. 

109.   Church  discipline.. 

Ps.  141:  5  Let  the  righteous  smite  me ;  it  shall  be  a  kindness 
And  let  him  reprove  me ;  it  shall  be  an  excellent  oil,  which  shall 
not  break  my  head. 

Mat.  18:  15  If  thy  brother  shall  trespass  against  thee,  go 
and  tell  him  his  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone :  if  he  shall 
hear  thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother.  1 6  But  if  he  will  not 
hear  thee,  then  take  with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in  the  mouth 
of  two  or  three  witnesses  every  word  may  be  established.  17 
And  if  he  shall  neglect  to  hear  them,  tell  it  unto  the  church: 
but  if  he  neglect  to  hear  the  church,  let  him  be  unto  thee  as  a 
heathen  man  and  a  publican. 

1  Cor.  5:  4  In  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  when  ye 
are  gathered  together,  and  my  spirit,  with  the  power  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,    5  To  deliver  such  an  one  unto  Satan  for 
the  destruction  of  the  flesh,  that  the  spirit  may  be  saved  in 
the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus.     9  I  wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle, 
not  to  company  with  fornicators :     10  Yet  not  altogether  with 
the  fornicators  of  this  world,  or  with  the  covetous,  or  extortion- 
ers, or  with  idolaters :  for  then  must  ye  needs  go  out  of  the 
world.     11  But  now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fomicator, 
or  covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an 
extortioner :  with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat.    1  2  For  what  have 
I  to  do  to  judge  tb^rn  also  that  are  without?  do  not  ye  judge 
them  that  arp   within?     13  But  them  that  are  without  God 
judgeth.     Therefore  put  away  from  among  yourselves  that 
wicked  person. 

Gal.  6:  1  Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which 
are  spiritual,  restore  such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness ; 
considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

2  Th.  3:  6  We  command  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  withdraw  yourselves  from  every 
brother  that  walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the  tradition 
which  he  received  of  us.     14  And  if  any  man  obey  not  our 
word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  have  no  company  with 
him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed.     15  Yet  count  him  not  as  an 
enemy,  but  admonish  him  as  a  brother. 

Tit.  3:  10  A  man  that  is  an  heretic,  after  the  first  and 
second  admonition,  reject ;  1 1  Knowing  that  he  that  is  such,  is 
subverted,  and  sinneth,  being  condemned  of  himself. 

Rev.  2:2 ,1  know  thy  works,  and  thy  labor,  and  thy  patience, 
and  how  thou  canst  not  bear  them  which  are  evil ;  and  thou 
hast  tried  them  which  say  they  are  apostles,  and  are  not ;  and 

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hast  found  them  liars*:     3  And  hast,  borne,  and  hast  patience; 
and  for  my  name's  sake  hast  labored,  and  hast  not  fainted. 
[See  610.] 

110.  Dirert fans  for  the  (djicntion  rifclmrclics. 

Eom.  12:  4  As  we  have  many  members  in  one  body,  and 
all  members  have  not  the  same  office :  5  So  we,  being  many, 
are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  every  one  members  one  of  another. 
G  Having  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the  grace  that  is 
given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy  according  to  the 
proportion  of  faith  ;  7  Or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our  minister- 
ing: or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching:  8  Or  he  that  exhorteth, 
on  exhortation:  he  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity: 
he  that  ruleth,  with  diligence ;  he  that  sheweth  mercy,  with 
cheerfulness.  9  Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Abhor 
that  which  is  evil ;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  10  Be  kindly 
affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love ;  in  honor  pre- 
ferring one  another. —  14:  19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the 
things  which  make  for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may 
edify  another.  —  15:  1  We  then  that  are  strong  ought  to  bear 
the  infirmities  of  the  weak,  and  not  to  please  ourselves.  2  Let 
every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbor  for  his  good  to  edification. 
3  For  even  Christ  [loaded  not  himself. 

Ep.  4:  15  But  speaking  the  truth  in  love,  may  grow  up  intc 
him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  head,  even  Christ :  1 6  From 
whom  the  whole  body  fitly  joined  together  and  compacted  by 
that  which  every  joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  effectual 
working  in  the  measure  of  every  papt,  maketh  increase  of  the 
body  unto  the  edifying  of  itself  in  love.  29  Let  no  corrupt 
communication  proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  but  that  which  is 
good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it  may  minister  grace  unto 
the  hearers. 

Col.  3:  16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and 
hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  wi*h  grace  in  your  hearts 
to  the  Lord.  [Heb.  10:  24,  25.] 

1  Th.  5:  11  Comfort  yourselves  t*^dther,  and  edify  one 
another,  even  as  also  ye  dc 

Heb.  3:  13  Exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is  called 
To-day ;  lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the  deceitfumess 
of  sin.  — 10:  24  Let  us  consider  one  another,  to  provoke  unto 
love,  and  to  good  works  :  25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of 
ourselves  together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is ;  but  exhorting 
one  another ;  and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  ap 
preaching. 
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Brotherly  Love,  Fellowship  and  Unify. 

111.  Brotherly  love,  fellowship,  and  unity  in  churches,  required  and  cxcm* 
plifitd. 

1  S.  18:  3  Then  Jonathan  and  David  made  a  covenant,  be- 
cause he  loved  him  as  his  own  soul. 

2  S.  1:  26  I  am  distressed  for  thee,  my  brother  Jonathan: 
very  pleasant  hast  thou  been  unto  me :  thy"  love  to  me  was 
wonderful,  passing  the  love  of  women. 

Ps.  133:  1  Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity !  2  It  is  like  the  pre- 
cious ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran  down  upon  the  beard, 
even  Aaron's  beard :  that  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  gar- 
ments. 

Is.  52:  8  Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ;  with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing :  for  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 
when  the  LORD  shall  bring  again  Zion.  . 

Jn.  13:  34  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye  * 
love  one  another ;  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another.  35  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  dis- 
ciples, if  ye  have  love  one  to  another. — 15:  12  This  is  my 
commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another,  as  I  have  loved  you. 
— 17:  20  Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone;  but  for  them  also 
which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word  :  2 1  That  they 
all  may  be  one ;  as  thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and  I  in  thee,  that 
they  also  may  be  one  in  us :  that  the  world  may  believe  that 
thou  hast  sent  me.  22  And  the  glory  which  thou  gavest  me, 
I  have  given  them ;  that  they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are 
one. 

Ac.  4:  32  The  multitude  of  them  that  believed  were  of  one 
heart,  and  of  one  soul.  —  20:  37  They  all  wept  sore,  and  fell 
on  Paul's  neck,  and  kissed  him,  38  Sorrowing  most  of  all  for 
the  words  which  he  spake,  that  they  should  see  his  face  no 
more. 

Rom.  12:  10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  broth- 
erly love;  in  honor  preferring  -01.  another. — 15:  5  The  God 
of  patience  and  consolation  grant  you  to  be  like-minded  one 
toward  another  according  to  Christ  Jesus  :  6  That  ye  may 
with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify  God,  even  the  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

1  Cor.  1:  10  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  name  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and  that 
there  be  no  divisions  among  you  ;  but  that  ye  be  perfectly  joined 
together  in  the  same  mind,  and  in  the  same  judgment. 

2  Cor.  13:  11  Be  perfect,  be  of  good  comfort,  be  of  one 
mind,  live  in  peace  ;  and  the  God  ( f  love  and  peace  shall  be 
with  you. 

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Brotherly  Love,  Fellowship  and  Unity. 

Gal.  6:  10  As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good 
unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them  who  are  of  the  household 
of  faith. 

Ep.  4:  1  I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long  suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love ;  3  Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. — 5:  2  Walk  in  love,  as 
Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  himself  for  us  an 
offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  for  a  sweet-smelling  savor. 

Ph.  1:  4  Always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making 
request  with  joy,  5  For  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel.  27 
Only  let  your  conversation  be  as  it  becometh  the  gospel  of 
Christ :  that  whether  I  come  and  see  you,  or  else  be  absent,  I 
may  bear  of  ^our  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one  spirit,  with 
one  mind  striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel.  —  2:  1 
If  there  be  therefore  any  consolation  in  Christ,  if  any  comfort 
of  love,  if  any  fellowship  of  the  Spirit,  if  any  bowels  and 
•  mercies,  2  Fulfil  ye  my  joy,  that  ye  be  like-minded,  having 
the  same  love,  being  of  one  accord,  of  one  mind. 

Ph.  'j:  16  Whereto  we  have  already  attained,  let  us  walk  by 
the  same  rule,  let  us  mind  the  same  thing. 

1  Th.  4:  9  As  touching  brotherly  love  ye  need  not  that  I 

/  write -unto  you:  for  ye  yourselves  are  taught  of  God  to  love 

one  another.     10  And  indeed  ye  do  it  toward  all  the  brethren 

which  are  in  all  Macedonia :  but  we  beseech  you,  brethren, 

that  ye  increase  more  and  more. 

Heb.  13:  1  Let  brotherly  love  continue. 

1  Pet.  1:  22  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in  obeying 
the  truth  through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  breth- 
ren, see  that  ye  love  one  another  with  a  pure  heart  fervently 

• — 2:  17  Love  the  brotherhood. 

2  Pet.  1:  5  Besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to  your 
faith,  virtue ;  and  to  virtue,  knowledge ;     6  And  to  knowledge, 
temperance  ;  and  to  temperance,  patience ;  and  to   patience, 
godliness  ;     7  And  to  godliness,  brotherly  kindness ;  and  to 
brotherly  kindness,  charity. 

1  Jn.  3:  11  This  is  the  message  that  ye  heard  from  the  be- 
ginning, that  we  should  love  one  another.  12  Not  as  Cain, 
who  was  of  that  wicked  one,  and  slew  his  brother.  14  We 
know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because  we 
love  the  brethren.  16  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God, 
because  he  laid  down  his  life  for  us  :  and  we  ought  to  lay  down 
our  lives  for  the  brethren.  17  But  whoso  hath  this  world's 
good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  sliutreth  up  his 
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Limits  of  Fellowship  —  Disfellowship. 


boweh  of  compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God 
in  him  ?  18  My  little  children,  let  us.  not  love  in  v.'crd,  neither 
in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth.  19  And  hereby  we  know 
that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure  our  hearts  before 
him.  23  And  this  is  his  commandment ;  That  we  should  be- 
lieve on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  love  one  anoth- 
er, as  he  gave  us  commandment.  —  4:  7  Beloved,  let  us  love 
one  another :  for  love  is  of  God ;  and  every  one  that  loveth  is 
born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God.  8  He  that  loveth  not,  know- 
eth  not  God ;  for  God  is  love.  10  Herein  is  love,  not  that 
we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins.  11  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us, 
we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.  21  This  commandment 
have  we  from  him,  That  he  who  loveth  God,  love  his  brother 
also. 

2  Jn.  5  Now  I  beseech  thee,  lady,  not  as  though  I  wrote  a 
new  commandment  unto  thee,  but  that  which  we  had  from  the 
beginning,  that  we  love  one  another.  [See  94,  114,  412.] 

112.    Limits  of  Christian  fellowship  prescribed  —  Disfellowship. 

2  Ch.  19:  2  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani  the  seer  went  out  to 
meet  him,  and  said  to  king  Jehosaphat,  Shouldest  thou  help 
the  ungodly,  and  love  them  that  hate  the  LORD  ?  therefore  is 
wrath  upon  thee  from  before  the  LORD. 

Mat.  10:  11  Into  whatsoever  city  or  town  ye  shall  enter, 
inquire  who  in  it  is  worthy  ;  and  there  abide  till  ye  go  thence. 
12  Ajid  when  ye  come  into  a  house,  salute  it.  13  And 
if  the  house  be  worthy,  let  your  peace  come  upon  it ;  but  if 
it  be  not  worthy,  let  your  peace  return  to  you.  14  And 
whosoever  shall  not  receive  you,  nor  hear  your  words,  when 
ye  depart  out  of  that  house,  or  city,  shake  off  the  dust  of  your 
feet. 

1  Cor.  5:  9  I  wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle,  not  to  company 
with  fornicators :     10  Yet  not  altogether  with  the  fornicators 
of  this  world,  or  with  the   covetous,  or  extortioners,  or  with 
idolaters :  for  then  must  ye  needs  go  out  of  the  world.     1 1  But 
now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  company,  if  any  man. 
that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fornicator,  or  covetous,  or  an  idol- 
ater, or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extortioner :  with  such  a 
one  no  not  to  eat. — 10:20  I  would  not  that  ye  should  have 
fellowship  with  devils. 

Ep.  5:  1 1  Have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of 
darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them. 

2  Th.  3:  G  We  command  you,  brethren,  in  the  name  of  our 
I<ord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  withdraw  yourselves  from  every 

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3,  114  CHURCH   UNITY,   ETC. 


Church  erne  body  —  Unity  important. 


brother  that  walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the  tradition 
which  he  received  of  us.  14  And  if  any  man  obey  not  our 
word  by  this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  have  no  company  with 
him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed.  15  Yet  count  him  not  as  an 
enemy,  but  admonish  him  as  a  brother. 

2  Tim.  3:  5  Having  a  form  of  godliness,  but  denying  the 
power  thereof:  from  such  turn  away. 

2  Jn.  10  If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this 
doctrine,  receive  him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God 
speed  :  1  1  For  he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partakei 
of  his  evil  deeds.  [See  115,  122,  177,  477.] 

CHURCH-UNITY. 

113.  The  Church  of  Christ  one  body. 

~  1  Cor.  12:  13  By  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into  one 
body,  whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles,  whether  we  be  bond  or 
free  ;  and  have  been  all  made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

Ep.  4:  4  There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are 
called  in  one  hope  of  your  calling  ;  5  One  Lord,  one  faith, 
one  baptism,  6  One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all, 
and  through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

114.  Church  unity  not  to  be  broken  by  hatred,  and  selfish  divisions. 

Mat.  12:  25  Jesus  knew  their  thoughts,  and  said  unto  them, 
Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself,  is  brought  to  desolation  ; 
and  every  city  or  house  divided  against  itself,  shall  not  stand. 
26  And  if  Satan  cast  out  Satan,  he  is  divided  against  himself; 
how  shall  then  his  kingdom  stand  ? 

Rom.  16:  17  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them  which 
cause  divisions  and  offences,  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which 
ye  have  learned;  and  avoid  them.  18  For  they  that  are 
such  serve  not  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  but  their  own  belly  ; 
and  by  good  words  and  fair  speeches  deceive  the  hearts  of  the 
simple. 

1  Cor.  1:  11  It  hath  been  declared  unto  me  of  you,  my 
brethren,  by  them  which  are  of  the  house  of  Chloe,  that  there 
are  contentions  among  you.  12  Now  this  I  say,  that  every 
one  of  you  saith,  I  am  of  Paul  ;  and  I  of  Apollos  ;  and  I  of 
Cephas;  and  I  of  Christ.  13  Is  Christ  divided?—  3:  3  Ye 
are  yet  carnal  :  for  whereas  there  is  among  you  envying,  and 
strife,  and  divisions,  are  ye  not  carnal,  and  walk  as  men  ?  4 
For  while  one  saith,  I  am  of  Paul  ;  and  another,  I  am  of 
Apollos  ;  are  ye  not  carnal?—  12:  24  Our  comely  parts  have 
uo  need  :  but  God  hath  tempered  the  body  together,  having 
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Limits  of  union  —  Church  root  and  branches. 


given  more  abundant  honor  to  that  part  which  lacked :  25 
That  there  should  be  no  schism  in  the  body ;  but  that  the  mem- 
bers should  have  the  same  care  one  for  another.  26  And 
whether  one  member  suffer,  all  the  members  suffer  with  it ;  or 
one  member  be  honored,  all  the  members  rejoice  with  it.  27 
Now  ye  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and  members  in  particular. 

Gal.  5:  15  If  ye  bite  and  devour  one  another,  take  heed 
that  ye  be  not  consumed  one  of  another. 

1  Jn.  3:  14  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  abideth  in  death. 
15  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a  murderer:  and  ye  know 
that  no  murderer  hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him. — 4:  20  If  a 
man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar.    For 
he  that  loveth  not  his  brother,  whom  he  hath  seen,  how  can  he 
love  God,  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ? 

Jude  18  They  told  you  there  should  be  mockers  in  the  last 
time,  who  should  walk  after  their  own  ungodly  lusts.  19  These 
be  they  who  separate  themselves,  sensual,  having  not  the  Spirit. 

[See  111.] 

115.  Church  unity  and  fellowship  not  to  be  extended  to  unbelievers. 

Lk.  12:  51  Suppose  ye  that  I  am  come  to  give  peace  on 
earth  ?  I  tell  you,  Nay ;  but  rather  division. 

2  Cor.  6:  14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  un- 
believers :   for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  un- 
righteousness ?  and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness  ? 
15  And  what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Belial  ?  or  what  part 
hath  he  that  believeth  with  an  infidel  ?     16  And  what  agree- 
ment hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ?  for  ye  are  the  tem- 
ple of  the  living  God ;  as  God  hath  said,  I  will  dwell  in  them, 
and  walk  in  them  ;  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be 
my  people.     17  Wherefore  come  out  from  among  them,  and 
be  ye  separate,  saith  the  Lord,  and  touch  not  the  unclean 
thing;  and  I  will  receive  you;     18  And  will  be  a  Father 
unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the 
Lord  Almighty. 

Rev.  18:  4  I  heard  another  voice  from  heaven,  saying,  Come 
out  of  her,  my  people,  that  ye  be  not  partakers  of  her  sins, 
and  that  ye  receive  not  of  her  plagues.  [See  112,  122,  177.] 

116.  Christian  churches,  branches  of  the  Abrahamic  church. 

Rom.  11:  16  If  the  first  fruit  be  holy,  the  lump  is  also  holy: 
and  if  the  root  be  holy,  so  are  the  branches.  17  And  if  some 
of  the  branches  be  broken  off,  and  thou,  being  a  wild  olive- 
tree,  wert  graffed  in  among  them,  and  with  them  partakest  of 
the  root  and  fatness  of  the  olive-tree;  18  Boast  not.  against 
the  branches.  But  if  thou  boast;  thou  bearest  not  the  root,  but 

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117,  118  CHURCH   ABRAHAMIC. 


Abrahamic  Covenant. 


the  root  thee.  19  Thou  wilt  say  then,  The  branches  were 
broken  off,  that  I  might  be  grafted  in.  20  Well ;  because  of 
unbelief  they  were  broken  ofij  and  thou  standest  by  faith.  Be 
not  high-minded,  but  fear:  21  For  if  God  spared  not  the 
natural  branches,  take  heed  lest  he  also  spare  not  thee.  23  And 
they  also,  if  they  abide  not  still  in  unbelief,  shall  be  graffed  in: 
for  God  is  able  to  graff  them  in  again.  24  For  if  thou  wert 
cut  out  of  the  olive-tree  which  is  wild  by  nature,  and  wert 
graffed  contrary  to  nature  into  a  good  olive-tree ;  how  much 
more  shall  these,  which  be  the  natural  branches,  be  graffed  into 
their  own  olive-tree  ? 

Gal.  3:  7  Know  ye  therefore,  that  they  which  are  of  faith, 
the  same  are  the  children  of  Abraham.  8  And  the  scripture, 
foreseeing  that  God  would  justify  the  heathen  through  faith, 
preached  before  the  gospel  unto  Abraham,  saying.  In  thee 
shall  all  nations  be  blessed.  9  So  then  they  which  be  of  faith 
are  blesse^  with  faithful  Abraham.  [Rom.  4:  11  —  25.  Ac. 
7:  38.  Ep.  2:  12.] 

CHURCH  ABRAHAMIC. 

117.  God's  covenant  with  the  Abrahamic  church. 

Mic.  7:  20  Thou  wilt  perform  the  truth  to  Jacob,  and  the 
mercy  to  Abraham,  which  thou  hast  sworn  unto  our  fathers 
from  the  days  of  old. 

Gal.  3:  9  They  which  be  of  faith  are  blessed  with  faithful 
Abraham.  14  That  the  blessing  of  Abraham  might  come  on 
the  Gentiles  through  Jesus  Christ ;  that  we  might  receive  the 
promise  of  the  Spirit  through  faith.  15  Brethren,  I  speak 
after  the  manner  of  men ;  Though  it  be  but  a  man's  covenant, 
yet  if  it  be  confirmed,  no  man  disannulleth  or  addeth  thereto. 
16  Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made. 
He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many ;  but  as  of  one,  And 
to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  17  And  this  I  say,  That  the 
covenant  that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  law, 
which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul, 
that  it  should  make  the  promise  of  none  effect,  18  For  if  the 
Inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise :  but  Go(J. 
gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise.  29  And  if  ye  be  Christ's, 
then  are  ye  Abraham's  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the 
promise. 

118.  God's  covenant  with  the  Abrahamic  church  involves  true  religion. 

Ex.  19:  5  If  ye  will  obey  my  voice  indeed,  and  keep  my 
covenant,  then  ye  shall  be  a  peculiar  treasure  unto  me  abova 
nil  people. 
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CHURCH  "&BRAHAMIC.  119,  120 

Circumcision  —  Covenant  Blessings  for  Children. 

Lev.  26:  41  If  then  their  uncircumcised  hearts  be  humbled, 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity : 
42  Then  will  I  remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also 
my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham 
will  I  remember ;  and  I  will  remember  the  land. 

1  K.  8:  23  He  said,  LORD  God  of  Israel,  there  is  no  God 
like  thee,  in  heaven  above,  or  on  earth  beneath,  who  keepest 
covenant  and  mercy  with  tliy  servants  that  walk  before  thee 
with  all  their  heart. 

Ps.  78:  10  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and  refused 
to  walk  in  his  law. 

Rom.  2:  28  He  is  not  a  Jew,  which  is  one  outwardly ;  nei- 
ther is  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh :  29 
But  he  is  a  Jew  which  is  one  inwardly ;  and  circumcision  is 
that  of  the  heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ;  whose 
praise  is  not  of  men,  but  of  God. 

Gal.  3:  9  So  then  they  which  be  of  faith  are  blessed  with 
faithful  Abraham.  29  And  if  ye  be  Christ's,  then  are  ye 
Abraham's  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

[See  502.] 

119.  Circumcision,  the  seal  of  the  Abrahamic  Covenant. 

Gen.  17:  10  This  is  my  covenant,  which  ye  shall  keep, 
between  me  and  you,  and  thy  seed  after  thee ;  every  man- 
child  among  you  shall  be  circumcised.  11  And  ye  shall  cir- 
cumcise the  flesh  of  your  foreskin ;  and  it  shall  be  a  token  of 
the  covenant  betwixt  me  and  you.  12  And  he  that  is  eight 
days  old  shall  be  circumcised  among  you,  every  man-child  in 
your  generations,  he  that  is  born  in  the  house,  or  bought  with 
money  of  any  stranger  which  is  not  of  thy  seed.  13  He  that 
is  born  in  thy  house,  and  he  that  is  bought  with  thy  money, 
must  needs  be  circumcised :  and  my  covenant  shall  be  in  your 
flesh  for  an  everlasting  covenant. 

Rom.  4:  11  He  received  the  sign  of  circumcision,  a  seal  of 
the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he  had  yet  being  uncir- 
eumcised :  that  he  might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  believe, 
though  they  be  not  circumcised,  that  righteousness  might  be 
imputed  unto  them  also. 

120.  Did  f,he  Abrahamic  covenant  include  blessings  for  the  posterity  of 
believers  ? 

Gen.  17:  7  I  will  establish  my  covenant  letween  me  and 
thee,  and  thy  seed  after  thee,  in  their  generations,  for  an  ever- 
lasting covenant ;  to  be  a  God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after 
thee.     .1 9   And  God  said,  Sarah  thy  wife  shall  bear  thee  a  son 
9*  101 


121,  122  •        COMPANIONS. 


Good  and  Bad. 


indeed ;  and  thou  shall  call  his  name  Isaac :  and  I  will  estab* 
lisk  my  covenant  with  him  for  an  everlasting  covenant,  and 
with  his  seed  after  him. — -26:  24  The  LORD  appeared  unto 
him  the  same  night,  and  said,  I  am  the  God  of  Abraham  thy 
father :  fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee,  and  will  bless  thee,  and 
multiply  thy  seed,  for  my  sei  vant  Abraham's  sake. 

Dt.  30:  19  Choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may 
live. 

2  K.  13:  23  The  LORD  was  gracious  unto  them,  and  had 
compassion  on  them,  and  had  respect  unto  them,  because  of 
his  covenant  with  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  would  not 
destroy  them,  neither  cast  he  them  from  his  presence  as  yet. 

Ps.  103:  17  The  mercy  of  the  LORD  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  righteousness  unto 
children's  children  ;  18  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

Is.  59:  21  As  for  me,  this  is  my  covenant  with  them,  saith 
the  LORD  ;  My  Spirit  that  is  upon  thee,  and  my  words 
which  I  have  put  in  thy  mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy 
mouth,  nor  out  of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out  of  the 
mouth  of  thy  seed's  seed,  saith  the  Lord,  from  henceforth  and 
for  ever. 

Ac.  2:  39  The  promise  is  unto  you  and  to  your  children. 
Gen.  26:  24.  [See  496.] 

121.  The  covenant  between  God  and  the  Abrahamic  church  permanent. 

Rom.  1 5:  8  Jesus  Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  circumcision 
for  the  truth  of  God,  to  confirm  the  promises  made  unto  the 
fathers. 

Gal.  3:  17  This  I  say,  That  the  covenant  that  was  con- 
firmed before  of  God  in  Christ,  the  law,  which  was  four  hun- 
dred and  thirty  years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it  should 
make  the  promise  of  none  effect.  29  If  ye  be  Christ's,  then 
are  ye  Abraham's  seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 

COMPANIONS. 

122.  Good  companions  to  be  chosen  —  bad  to  be  avoided. 

Ex.  34:  12  Take  heed  to  thyself,  lest  thou  make  a  covenant 
with  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  whither  thou  goest,  lest  it  be 
for  a  snare  in  the  midst  of  thee. 

Ps.  1:  1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 

of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 

in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  —  26:  4  I  have  not  sat  with  vain 

persons,  neither  will  I  go  in  with  dissemblers.    5  I  have  hated 

102 


COMPANIONS.  122 


Good  and  Bad. 


the  congregation  of  evil  doers  ;  and  will  not  sit  with  the 
wicked.  —  101:7  He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell  within 
my  house  :  he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight.  — 
119:  115  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers:  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God.  —  139:  19  Surely  thou  wilt  slay 
the  wicked,  O  God :  depart  from  me,  therefore,  ye  bloody 
men. 

Pr.  1:  10  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 
11  If  they  say,  Come  with  us,  let  us  lay  wait  for  blood,  let  us 
lurk  privily  for  the  innocent  without  cause  :  12  Let  us  swal- 
low them  up  alive  as  the  grave ;  and  whole,  as  those  that  go 
down  into  the  pit:  13  We  shall  find  all  precious  substance, 
we  shall  fill  our  houses  with  spoil :  14  Cast  in  thy  lot  among 
us ;  let  us  all  have  one  purse  :  15  My  son  walk  not  thou  in 
the  way  with  them  ;  refrain  thy  foot  from  their  path :  16  For 
their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make  haste  to  shed  blood :  18  And 
they  lay  wait  for  their  own  blood  ;  they  lurk  privily  for  their 
own  lives.  —  4:  14  Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and 
go  not  in  the  way  of  evil  men.  15  Avoid  it>  pass  not  by  it, 
turn  from  it,  and  pass  away.  1 6  For  they  sleep  not,  except 
they  have  done  mischief;  and  their  sleep  is  taken  away,  unless 
they  cause  some  to  fall.  1 7  For  they  eat  the  bread  of  wicked- 
ness, and  drink  the  wine  of  violence.  —  7:  24  Hearken  unto 
me  now  therefore,  O  ye  children,  and  attend  to  the  words  of 
my  mouth.  25  Let  not  thine  heart  decline  to  her  ways,  go 
not  astray  in  her  paths.  26  For  she  hath  cast  down  many 
wounded  :  yea,  many  strong  men  have  been  slain  by  her.  27 
Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  going  down  to  the  chambers  of 
death.  —  12:  11  He  that  followeth  vain  persons  is  void  of  un- 
derstanding. —  13:  20  He  that  walketh  with  wise  men  shall  be 
wise:  but  a  companion  of  fools  shall  be  destroyed. —  14:  7 
Go  from  the  presence  of  a  foolish  man  when  thou  perceivest 
not  in  him  the  lips  of  knowledge.  —  22:24  Make  no  friendship 
with  an  angry  man  ;  and  with  a  furious  man  thou  shalt  not 
go  :  25  Lest  thou  learn  his  ways,  and  get  a  snare  to  thy  soul. 
—  2  i:  1  Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men,  neither  desire 
to  be  with  them :  2  For  their  heart  studieth  destruction,  and 
their  lips  talk  of  mischief.  21  My  son,  fear  thou  the  LORD 
and  the  king :  and  meddle  not  with  them  that  are  given  to 
change. —  28:  7  Whoso  keepeth  the  law  is  a  wise  son :  but  he 
that  is  a  companion  of  riotous  men  shameth  his  father.  19 
He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  have  plenty  of  bread :  but  he  that 
followeth  after  vain  persons  shall  have  poverty  enough.  —  29:  3 
Whoso  loveth  wisdom  rejoiceth  his  father:  but  he  that  keepeth 
company  with  harlots  spendeth  his  substance. 

103 


123,124      CONDESCENSION CONFESSION    OF    SIN. 

Condescension  required  —  Duty  of  Confessing  sin. 

1  Cor.  15:  33  Evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners. 
[See  112,  115.] 

CONDESCENSION. 

123.  Condescension  required. 

Lk.  14:  13  When  thou  makest  a  feast,  call  the  poor,  the 
maimed,  the  lame,  the  blind ;  14  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed : 
for  the)7  cannot  recompense  thee:  for  thou  shalt  be  recom- 
pensed at  the  resurrection  of  the  just. 

Jn.  13:  14  If  I  then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed 
your  feet,  ye  also  ought  to  wash  one  another's  feet. 

Rom.  12:  16  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another. 
Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate. 

[See  61,  228.] 

CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 

124.  Duty  and  encouragement  to  confess  sin. 

Lev.  26:  40  If  they  shall  confess  their  iniquity,  and  the  ini- 
quity of  their  fathers,  with  their  trespass  which  they  trespassed 
against  me,  and  that  also  they  have  walked  contrary  unto  me; 
41  And  that  I  also  have  walked  contrary  unto  them,  and  have 
brought  them  into  the  land  of  their  enemies  ;  if  then  their  un- 
circumcised  hearts  be  humbled,  and  they  then  accept  of  the 
punishment  of  their  iniquity :  42  Then  will  I  remember  my 
covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and 
also  my  covenant  with  Abraham  will  I  remember ;  and  I  will 
remember  the  land. 

Pr.  28:  13  He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  prosper:  but 
whoso  confesseth  and  forsaketh  them  shall  have  mercy. 

Dan.  9:  20  While  I  was  speaking,  and  praying,  and  confes- 
sing my  sin,  and  the  sin  of  my  people  Israel,  and  presenting 
my  supplication  before  the  LORD  my  God  for  the  holy  moun- 
tain of  my  God ;  21  Yea,  while  I  was  speaking  in  prayer, 
even  the  man  Gabriel,  whom  I  had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the 
beginning,  being  caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the 
time  cf  the  evening  oblation. 

Hos.  5:  14  I  will  be  unto  Ephraim  as  a  lion,  and  as  a  young 
lion  to  the  house  of  Judah :  I,  even  I,  will  tear  and  go  away ;  I 
will  take  away,  and  none  shall  rescue  him.  151  will  go  and 
return  to  my  place,  till  they  acknowledge  their  offence,  and 
seek  my  face :  in  their  affliction  they  will  seek  me  early. 

Jam.  5:  1 6  Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one 
for  another,  that  ye  may  be  healed. 
104 


CONSCIENCE.  125 — 12V 


Belongs  to  all  —  Sometimes  seared ;  or  misinformed. 


1  Jn.  1:  8  If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.     9  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from 
all  unrighteousness.     [See  537,  603.] 

.     CONSCIENCE. 

125.  The  faculty  of  conscience  belongs  to  all. 

Pr.  20:  27  The  spirit  of  man  is  the  candle  of  the  LORD, 
searching  all  the  inward  parts  of  the  belly. 

Is.  5:  3  O  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  men  of  Judah, 
judge,  I  pray  you,  betwixt  me  and  my  vineyard. 

Jn.  8:  9  They  which  heard  it,  being  convicted  by  their  own 
conscience,  went  out  one  by  one. 

Rom.  2:  14  When  the  Gentiles,  which  have  not  the  law,  do 
by  nature  the  things  contained  in  the  law,  these  having  not  the 
law,  are  a -law  unto  themselves.  15  Which  show  the  work  of 
the  law  written  in  their  hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing 
witness,  and  their  thoughts  the  mean  while  accusing,  or  else 
excusing  one  another. 

2  Cor.  4:  2  Have  renounced  the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty ; 
not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  handling  the  word  of  God  deceit- 
fully ;  but,  by  manifestation  of  the  truth,  commending  ourselves 
to  every  man's  conscience  in  the  sight  of  God.     [See  632.] 

126.  A  seared  and  defiled  conscience. 

Jer.  6:  15  Were  they  ashamed  when  they  had  committed 
abomination  ?  nay,  they  were  not  at  all  ashamed,  neither  could 
they  blush. 

Zep.  3:  5  The  unjust  knowetli  no  shame. 

1  Cor.  8:  7  Their  conscience,  being  weak,  is  defiled.  Heb. 
9:  14, 

1  Tim.  4:  2  Speaking  lies  in  hypocrisy,  having  their  con- 
science seared  with  a  hot  iron. 

Tit.  1:  15  Unto  the  pure  all  things  are  pure:  but  unto  them 
that  are  defiled  and  unbelieving  is  nothing  pure;  but  even  theif 
mind  and  conscience  is  defiled. 

127.  Conscience,  when  misinformed,  misleads. 

Jn.  16:  2  The  time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth  you,  will 
think  that  he  doeth  God  service. 

Ac.  26:  9  I  verily  thought  with  myself,  that  I  ought  to  do 
many  things  contrary  to  the  name  of  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  10 
Which  thing  I  also  did  in  Jerusalem :  and  many  of  the  saints 
did  I  shut  up  in  prison,  having  received  authority  from  the 

105 


J  28 130  CONSCIENCE. 


AVill  awake —  To  be  obeyed  —  Conscientious  feelings. 


chief  priests ;  and  when  they  were  put  to  death,  I  gave  my 
voice  against  them.  11  And  I  punished  them  oft  in  ever^ 
synagogue,  and  compelled  them  to  blaspheme ;  and  being  ex- 
ceedingly mad  against  them,  I  persecuted  them  even  unto 
etrange  cities.  [See  363.] 

1 28.  Conscience  will  not  always  sleep. 

Gen.  42:  21  They  said  one  to  another,  We  are  verily  guilty 
3onceming  our  brother,  in  that  we  saw  the  anguish  of  his  soul, 
ivhen  he  besought  us,  and  we  would  not  hear;  therefore  is  this 
distress  come  upon  us. 

Ex.  9:  27  Pharaoh  sent  and  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron, 
and  said  unto  them,  I  have  sinned  this  time :  the  LORD  is 
righteous,  and  I  and  my  people  are  wicked. 

3Iat.  22:  11  When  the  king  came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he 
«aw  there  a  man  which  had  not  on  a  wedding-garment :  12 
And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how  earnest  thou  in  hither,  not 
jkaving  a  wedding-garment  ?  And  he  was  speechless. 

Rom.  3:  19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law 
tiuth,  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law :  that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God.  [See  573(2.)] 

129.  Conscience  should  be  enlightened  and  obeyed. 

Ac,  23:  1  Paul,. earnestly  beholding  the  council,  said,  Men 
and  brethren,  I  have  lived  in  all  good  conscience  before  God 
until  this  day.  —  24:  16  Herein 'do  I  exercise  myself,  to  have 
always  a  conscience  void  of  offence  toward  God,  and  toward 
men. 

Rom.  13:  5  Ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath, 
but  also  for  conscience'  sake. 

1  Tim.  1:  19  Holding  faith  and  a  good  conscience;  which 
some  having  put  away,  concerning  faith  have  made  shipwreck. 

Heb.  13:  18  Pray  for  us :  for  we  trust  we  have  a  good  con- 
science, in  all  things  willing  to  live  honestly. 

1  Pet.  2:  19  This  is  thankworthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience 
toward  God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  -—3:16  Hav- 
ing a  good  conscience ;  that,  whereas  they  spuak  evil  of  you, 
as  of  evil  doers,  they  may  be  ashamed  that  falsely  accuse  your 
good  conversation  in  Christ. 

130.   Consc\*,!.iojs  feelings  of  others  to  be  respected. 

1  Cor.  8:  10  11  any  man  see  thee  which  hast  knowledge,  sit  at 
meat  in  the  idol  a  temple,  shall  not  the  conscience  of  him  which 
is  weak  be  emboldened  to  eat  those  things  which  are  offered 
106 


CONSIDERATION.  131 — 132 


Conscience  —  Consideration  —  Inconsideration. 


to  idols ;  11  And  through  thy  knowledge  shall  the  weak 
brother  perish,  for  whom  Christ  died?  12  But  when  ye  sin 
so  against  the  brethren,  and  wound  their  weak  conscience,  ye 
sin  against  Christ.  13  Wherefore,  if  meat  make  my  brother 
to  offend.  I  will  eat  no  flesh  while  the  world  standeth,  lest  J 
maktf  my  brother  to  offend.  —  10:  27  If  any  of  them  that 
believe  not  bid  you  to  a  feast,  and  ye  be  disposed  to  go ;  what- 
soever is  set  before  you,  eat,  asking  no  question  for  conscience' 
sake.  28  But  if  any  man  say  unto  you,  This  is  offered  in 
sacrifice  unto  idols,  eat  not  for  his  sake  that  shewed  it,  and  for 
conscience'  sake .  for  the  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness 
thereof:  29  Conscience,  I  say,  not  thine  own,  but  of  the 
other :  for  t  why  is  my  liberty  judged  of  another  man's  con- 
science? 

131.  Conscience,  the  cause  of  great  comfort  or  sorrow. 

Pr.  14:  14  The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  filled  with  his 
own  ways  :  and  a  good  man  shall  be  satisfied  from  himself.  — 
18:  14  The  spirit  of  a  man  will  sustain  his  infirmity;  but  a 
wounded  spirit  who 'can  bear? 

2  Cor.  1:  12  Our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  con- 
science, that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with  fleshly 
wisdom,  but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our  conversa- 
tion in  the  world.  [See  573.] 

CONSIDERATION. 

132.  Consideration  required  —  inconsidtration  reproved. 

Dt.  4:  39  Know  therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it  in  thine 
heart,  that  the  LORD  he  is  God.  —  32:  29  Oh  that  they  were 
wise,  that  they  understood  this,  that  they  would  consider  their 
latter  end ! 

Job  37:  14  Hearken  unto  this,  O  Job :  stand  still,  and  con- 
sider the  wondrous  works  of  God. 

Ps.  28;  5  Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  LORD, 
nor  the  operation  of  his  hands,  he  shall  destroy  them,  and  not 
build  them  up.  —  50:  21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I 
kept  silence  ;  thou  thoughtest  that  I  was  altogether  such  a  one 
as  thyself:  but  I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before 
thine  eyes.  22  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I 
tear  you  in  pieces,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver.  —  111:  4  He 
hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered. 

Pr.  4:  26  Ponder  the  path  of  thy  feet,  and  let  all  thy  ways 
be  established.  —  G:  6  Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard :  consider 
her  ways,  and  be  wise. 

107 


133,  134  CONTENTMENT COURAGE. 

Duty  and  Advantages  of  Contentment  —  Courage  required. 

EC.  7:  13  Consider  the  work  of  God:  for  who  can  make 
that  straight,  which  he  hath  made  crooked  ?  14  In  the  day  of 
prosperity  be  joyful,  but  in  the  day  of  adversity  consider. 

Is.  1:  3  The  ox  knoweth  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his  master's 
crib :  but  Israel  doth  not  know,  my  people  doth  not  consider. 
5:  12  The  harp,  and  thevio1,  the  tabret,  and  pipe,  and  wine, 
are  in  their  feasts :  but  they  regard  not  the  work  of  the  LORD, 
neither  consider  the  operation  of  his  hands.  13  Therefore  my 
people  are  gone  into  captivity,  because  they  have  no  knowledge. 

Hos.  7:  2  They  consider  not  in  their  hearts,  that  I  remember 
all  their  wickedness. 

Hag.  1:  5  Thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts;  Consider  your 
ways.  [See  693.] 

CONTENTMENT. 

133.  Duty  and  advantages  of  contentment. 

Ph.  4:  1 1  Not  that  I  speak  in  respect  of  want :  for  I  have 
learned,  in  whatsoever  state  I  am,  therewith  to  be  content. 

1  Tim.  C:  6  Godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain.  7 
For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can 
carry  nothing  out.  8  And  having  food  and  raiment,  let  us  be 
therewith  content. 

Heb.  13:  5  Let  your  conversation  be  without  covetousness ; 
and  be  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have :  for  he  hath  said, 
I  will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee.  [See  626.] 

COURAGE. 

134.  Courage  and  resolution  required  and  exemplified — promises. 

Dt.  31:6  Be  strong  and  of  a  good  courage,  fear  not,  nor  be 
afraid  of  them :  for  the  LORD  thy  God,  he  it  is  that  doth  go 
with  thee,  he  will  not  fail  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

Josh.  1:  9  Be  strong  and  of  a  good  courage  ;  be  not  afraid, 
neither  be  thou  dismayed :  for  the  LORD  thy  God  is  with  thee 
whithersoever  thou  goest, 

1  Ch.  28:  20  David  said  to  Solomon  his  son.  Be  strong,  and 
of  good  courage,  and  do  it:  fear  not,  nor  be  dismayed,  for  the 
LORD   God,  even  my  God  will  be  with  thee;  he  will  not  fail 
thee,  nor  forsake  thee,  until  thou  hast  finished  all  the  work  for 
the  service  of  the  house  of  the  LORD. 

2  Ch.  19:  11  Deal  courageously,  and  the  LORD  shall  be  with 
the  good. 

Ezra  10:  2  Shechaniah  the  son  of  Jehiel,owe  of  the  sons  of 
Ela.m,  answered   and   ?aid   unto   Ezra,  We   have   trespassed 
108 


COLRTESY COVETOUSNESS.  135 137 

Courtesy  required —  Covetousness  prevalent  —  forbidden. 

±  • ^ 

against  our  God,  and  have  taken  strange  wives  of  the  people 
of  the  land :  yet  now  there  is  hope  in  Israel  concerning  this 
thing.  3  Now  therefore  let  us  make  a  covenant  with  our  God 
to  put  away  all  the  wives,  and  such  as  are  born  of  them, 
according  to  the  counsel  of  my  lord,  and  of  those  that  tremble 
at  the  commandment  of  our  God  ;  and  let  it  be  done  according  to 
the  law.  4  Arise  ;  for  this  matter  belongeth  unto  thee  :  we  also 
will  be  with  thee :  be  of  good  courage,  and  do  it.  5  Then  arose 
Ezra,  and  made  the  chief  priests,  the  Levites,  and  all  Israel,  to 
swear  that  they  should  do  according  to  this  word. 

Neh.  6:  1 1  I  said,  should  such  a  man  as  I  flee  ?  and  who  is 
there,  that,  being  as  I  am,  would  go  into  the  temple  to  save  his 
life  ?  I  will  not  go  in. 

Ps.  27:  14  Wait  on  the  LORD  :  be  of  good  courage,  and  he 
shall  strengthen  thine  heart :  wait,  I  say,  on  the  LORD. 

31:  24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  LORD.  [See  460,  461.] 

COURTESY. 

135.  Courtesy  exemplified  and  required. 

Mat.  26:  .50  Jesus  said  unto  him,  [Judas]  Friend,  wherefore 
art  thou  come  ? 

Ac.  27:  3  Julius  courteously  entreated  Paul,  and  gave  him 
liberty  to  go  unto  his  friends  to  refresh  himself. 

28:  7  In  the  same  quarters  were  possessions  of  the  chief 
man  of  the  island,  whose  name  was  Publius ;  who  received  us, 
and  lodged  us  three  days  courteously. 

1  Pet.  3:  8  Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compas- 
sion one  of  another ;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous. 

[See  459.] 

COVETOUSNESS. 

136.  Prevalence  of  covetousness. 

Ph.  2:  21  All  seek  their  own,  not  the  things  which  are  Jesus 
Christ's.  [See  689,  and  «  Spurious"  in  the  Index.] 

137.  Covetousness  forbidden  —  cautions. 

Ex.  20:  17  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man  servant,  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
thy  neighbor's. 

Pr.  28:  1 6  The  prince  that  wanteth  understanding  is  also  a 
ftreat  oppressor :  but  he  that  hateth  covetousness  shall  prolong 
his  days. 

10  109 


138  COVETOUSNESS. 


Threatened  and  punished. 


Lk.  12:  15  He  said  unto  them,  Take  heed,  and  beware  of 
eovetousness :  for  a  man's  life  consisteth  not  in  the  abundance 
of  the  things  which  he  possesseth.  16  And  he  spake  a  para- 
ble unto  them,  saying,  The  ground  of  a  certain  rich  man  brought 
forth  plentifully:  17  And  he  thought  within  himself,  saying, 
"What  shall  I  do,  because  I  have  no  room  where  to  bestow  my 
fruits  ?  18  And  he  said,  This  will  I  do :  I  will  pull  down  my 
barns,  and  build  greater ;  and  there  will  I  bestow  all  my  fruits 
and  my  goods.  19  And  I  will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast 
much  goods  laid  up  for  many  years  ;  take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink 
and  be  merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  Thou  fool,  this 
night  thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee  :  then  whose  shall  those 
things  be  which  thou  hast  provided?  21  So  is  he  that  layeth 
up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God. 

Ep.  5:  3  Fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  eovetousness, 
let  it  not  be  once  named  among  yon,  as  becometh  saints. 

Ph.  2:  4  Look  not  every  man  on  his  own  things,  but  every 
man  also  on  the  things  of  others. 

Col.  3:  5  Mortify  therefore  your  members  which  are  upon 
the  earth ;  fornication,  uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil 
concupiscence,  and  eovetousness,  which  is  idolatry. 

Heb.  13:  5  Let  your  conversation  be  without  eovetousness ; 
and  be  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have :  for  lie  hath  said, 
I  will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee.  [See  174,  413.] 

138.  Tlireats  and  punishment  for  the  covetous. 

Ps.  10:  3  The  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  LORD  abhorreth. 

Is.  57:17  For  the  iniquity  of  his  covetousness  was  I  wroth, 
and  smote  him :  I  hid  me,  and  was  wroth,  and  he  went  on  frow- 
ardly  in  the  way  of  his  heart. 

Mic.  2:  2  They  covet  fields,  and  take  them  by  violence  ;  and 
houses,  and  take  them  away :  so  they  oppress  a  man  and  his 
house,  even  a  man  and  his  heritage.  3  Therefore  thus  saith 
the  LORD  ;  Behold,  against  this  family  do  I  devise  an  evil, 
from  which  ye  shall  not  remove  your  necks ;  neither  shall  ye 
go  haughtily :  for  this  time  is  evil. 

Hab.  2:  9  Wo  to  him  that  coveteth  an  evil  covetousness  to 
his  house,  that  he  may  set  his  nest  on  high,  that  he  may  be 
delivered  from  the  power  of  evil ! 

1  Cor.  5:  11  Now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  com- 
pany, if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fornicator,  or 
covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extor- 
tioner :  with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat. 
110 


CREATION.  J39,  140 


The  effect  of  divine  Power. 


6:  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers, 
nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5:  5  This  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  unclean 
person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inheri- 
tance in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God. 

Jude  11  Wo  unto  them!  for  they  have  gone  in  the  way  of 
Cain,  and  ran  greedily  after  the  error  of  Balaam  for  reward, 
and  perished  in  the  gainsaying  of  Core.  [See  733.] 

CREATION. 

139.  Creation,  the  effect  of  divine  power. 

.Gen.  1: 1  In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and  the 
earth. 

Neh.  9:  6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  LORD  alone ;  thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  thou  preservest  them  all. 

Ps.  33:  6  By  the  word  of  the  LORD  were  the  heavens 
made ;  and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 
9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and  it  stood 
fast. 

Is.  42:  5  Thus  saith  God  the  LORD,  he  that  created  the 
heavens,  and  stretched  them  out;  he  that  spread  forth  the 
earth,  and  that  which  cometh  out  of  it ;  he  that  giveth  breath 
unto  the  people  upon  it,  and  spirit  to  them  that  walk  therein. 

Jn.  1:  1  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  3  All  things  were 
made  by  him ;  and  without  him  was  not  anything  made  that 
was  made.  14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 
among  us. 

Ep.  3:  9  God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  1:  16  By  him  were  all  things  created,  that  are  in 
heaven,  and  that  are  in  earth,  visible  and  invisible,  whether 
they  be  thrones,  or  dominions,  or  principalities,  or  powers :  all 
things  were  created  by  him,  and  for  him. 

Heb.  3:  4  Every  houso  is  builded  by  some  man  ;  but  he  that 
built -all  things  is  God. 

Rev.  4:  1 1  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power:  for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for 
thy  pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

140.  How  long  was  God  it*  creating  the  world? 

Gen.  2:  1  Thus  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  finished,  and 
all  the  host  of  them.  2  And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended 

111 


141 — 143  CREATION — CUSTOM. 

Use  of  the  Stars  —  Wisdom  of  Creation  —  Power  of  Custom. 

his  work  which  he  had  made ;  and  he  rested  on  the  seventh 
day  from  all  his  work  which  he  had  made.  4  These  are  the 
generations  of  the  heavens  and  of  the  earth  when  they  were 
created,  in  the  day  that  the  LORD  God  made  the  earth  and  the 
heavens. 

Ex.  20:  11  In  six  days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  is. 

141.  Use  of  the  heavenly  bodies,  or,  astronomic  divinity. 

Gen.  1:  14  God  said,  Let  there  be  lights  in  the  firmament  of 
the  heaven,  to  divide  the  day  from  the  night ;  and  let  them  be 
for  signs,  and  for  seasons,  and  for  days,  and  years.  15  And 
let  them  be  for  lights  in  the  firmament  of  the  heaven  to  give 
light  upon  the  earth :  and  it  was  so.  1 6  And  God  made  two 
great  lights  ;  the  greater  light  to  rule  the  day,  and  the  lesser 
light  to  rule  the  night:  he  made  the  stars  also.  17  And  God 
set  them  in  the  firmament  of  the  heaven  to  give  light  upon  the 
earth,  18  And  to  rule  over  the  day,  and  over  the  night,  and 
to  divide  the  light  from  the  darkness. 

Jer.  31:  35  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  which  giveth  the  sun  for 
a  light  by  day,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  moon  and  of  the  star's 
for  a  light  by  night,  which  divideth  the  sea  when  the  waves 
thereof  roar ;  The  LORD  of  hosts  is  his  name. 

142.  TJie  works  of  creation  indicate  wisdom. 

Ps.  19:  1  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the 
firmament  sheweth  his  handy-work.  2  Day  unto  day  uttereth 
speech,  and  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge.  —  104:  24  O 
LORD,  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in  wisdom  hast  thou  made 
them  all :  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

Pr.  3:  19  The  LORD  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth ;  by 
understanding  hath  he  established  the  heavens.  20  By  his 
knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down 
the  dew. 

Jer.  10:  12  He  hath  made  the  earth  by  his  power,  he  hath 
established  the  world  by  his  wisdom,  and  hath  stretched  out 
the  heavens  by  his  discretion.  [See  222.] 

CUSTOM. 
14?.  Power  of  sinful  customs. 

Jer.  10:  2  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  Learn  not  the  way  of  the 

heathen,  and  be  not  dismayed  at  the  signs  of  heaven ;  for  the 

heathen  are  dismayed  at  them.     3  For  the  customs  of  the 

people  are  vain.  —  13:  23  Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin, 

112 


DEATH.  144 — 14(: 

Death  by  Sin — all  must  die  —  time  of  appointed. 


or  the  leopard  his  spots  ?  then  may  ye  also  do  good,  that  are 
accustomed  to  do  evil. 

Rom.  7:  19  The  good  that  I  would,  I  do  not;  but  the  evil 
which  I  would  not,  that  I  do.  20  Now  if  I  do  that  I  would 
not,  it  is  no  more  I  that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth  in  me.  21 
1  find  then  a  law,  that  when  I  would  do  good,  evil  is  present 
with  me.  23  But  I  see  another  law  in  my  members  warring 
against  the  law  of  my  mind,  and  bringing  me  into  captivity  to 
the  law  of  sin  which  is  in  my  members.  24  O  wretched  man 
that  I  am !  who  shall  deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this  death  ? 

[See  166,  507.] 

DEATH. 

144.  Death,  the  consequence  of  sin. 

Rom.  5:  12  As  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  the  world,  and 
death  by  sin ;  and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that  all 
have  sinned.  17  For  if  by  one  man's  offence  death  reigned 
by  one ;  much  more  they  which  receive  abundance  of  grace, 
and  of  the  gift  of  righteousness,  shall  reign  in  life  by  one, 
Jesus  Christ. 

145.  All  men  must  die. 

Gen.  3:  19  Dust  thou  art,  and  unto  dust  shalt  thou  return. 

Job  16:  22  When  a  few  years  are  come,  then  I  shall  go  the 
way  whence  I  shall  not  return.  —  30:  23  I  know  that  thou  wilt 
bring  me  to  death,  and  to  the  house  appointed  for  all  living. 

Ps.  89:  48  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see 
death  ?  shall  he  deliver  liis  soul  from  the  hand  of  the  grave  ? 

EC.  8:  8  There  is  no  man  that  hath  power  over  the  spirit  to 
retain  the  spirit :  neither  hath  he  power  in  the  day  of  death : 
and  there  is  no  discharge  in  that  war ;  neither  shall  wickedness 
deliver  those  that  are  given  to  it. 

Zech.  1:  5  Your  fathers,  where  are  they?  and  the  prophets, 
do  they  live  for  ever  ? 

Heb.  9:  27  It  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after 
this  the  judgment. 

146.  The  time  of  our  death  appointed. 

Job  7:  1  Is  there  not  an  appointed  time  to  man  upon  earth  ? 
are  not  his  days  also  like  the  days  of  a  hireling  ? — 14:  5  Seeing 
his  days  are  determined,  the  number  of  his  months  is  with  thee, 
thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  that  he  cannot  pass ;  6  Turn 
from  him,  that  he  may  rest,  till  he  shall  accomplish,  as  a 
hireling,  his  day.  14  All  the  days  of  my  appointed  time  will 
I  wait,  till  my  change  come. 

10*  113 


147,  148  DEATH. 

God's  Agency  in  —  Soon  .approaches. 

147.  God  gii'cth  and  takcth  away  human  life. 

Dt.  32:  39  See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  he,  and  there  is  no  god 
with  me :  I  kill,  and  I  make  alive :  I  wound,  and'I  heal :  neither 
is  there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand. 

1  S.  2:  6  The  Lord  killeth,  and  inaketh  alive :  he  bringeth 
down  to  the  grave,  and  bringeth  up. 

Ps.  68:  20  Unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from  death. 

Dan.  5:  23  The  God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is,  and  whose 
we  all  thy  ways,  hast  thou  not  glorified.  [See  3.] 

148.  Shortness  and  vanity  of  life. 

Gen  47:  9  Jacob  said  unto  Pharaoh,  The  days  of  the  years 
of  my  pilgrimage  are  an  hundred  and  thirty  years :  few  and  evil 
have  the  days  of  the  years  of  my  life  been. 

1  Ch.  29:  15  We  are  strangers  before  thee,  and  sojourners, 
as  ivere  all  our  fathers :  our  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a  shadow, 
and  there  is  none  abiding. 

Job  8:  9  (We  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  know  nothing,  be- 
cause our  days  upon  earth  are  a  shadow.)  —  9:  25  My  days 
are  swifter  than  a  post :  they  flee  away,  they  see  no  good.  26 
They  are  passed  away  as  the  swift  ships :  as  the  eagle  that 
hasteth  to  the  prey.  —  1 4:  1  Man  that  is  born  of  a  woman  is 
of  few  days,  and  full  of  trouble.  2  He  cometh  forth  like  a 
flower,  and  is  cut  down :  he  fleeth  also  as  a  shadow,  and  con- 
tinueth  not. 

Ps.  39:  5  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  hand- 
breadth  ;  and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee :  verily  every 
man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity.  —  90:  10  The  days 
of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ;  and  if  by  reason  of 
strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and 
sorrow  ;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away.  —  103:  15  An 
for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass :  as  a  flower  of  the  field,  so 
he  flotirisheth.  16  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is 
gone;  and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more.  — 144:  4 
Man  is  like  to  vanity :  his  days  are  as  a  shadow  that  passeth 
ftway. 

Is.  40:  6  The  voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I 
cry  ?  All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the 
flower  of  the  field :  7  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth  • 
because  the  spirit  of  the  LORD  bloweth  upon  it :  surely  the 
people  is  grass. —  64:  6  We  all  do  fade  as  a  leaf ;  and  our 
iniquities,  like  the  wind,  have  taken  us  away. 

Jam.  4: 14  Whereas  ye  know  not  what  shall  be  on  the  morrow. 
For  what  is  your  life  ?     It  is  even  a  vapor,  that  appear eth  foi 
a  little  time,  and  then  vanisheth  away. 
114 


DEATH.  149 151 


Often  sudden  —  Closes  intercourse  with  earth  —  In  old  age. 

1  Pet.  1:  24  All  flesh  is  as  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of  man 
as  the  flower  of  grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower 
thereof  falleth  away.  [See  726-7.] 

149.  Death  often  sudden  and  unexpected. 

1  S  20:  3   There  is  but  a  step  between  me  and  death. 

Ps.  102:  23  He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way,  he  short- 
f,ned  my  days.  24  I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the 
midst  of  my  days. 

EC.  9:  12  Man  also  knoweth  not  his  time :  as  the  fishes  that 
are  taken  in  an  evil  net,  and  as  the  birds  that  are  caught  in  the 
snare ;  so  are  the  sons  of  men  snared  in  an  evil  time,  when  it 
falleth  suddenly  upon  them.  [See  385.] 

150.  Death  closes  intercourse  with  earth.    , 

Job  7:  8  The  eye  of  him  that  hath  seen  me  shall  see  me  no 
wore.  9  As  the  cloud  is  consumed  and  vanisheth  away  :  so  he 
that  goeth  down  to  the  grave  shall  come  up  no  more.  1  0  He 
shall  return  no  more  to  his  house,  neither  shall  his  place  know 
him  any  more.  — 14:  7  There  is  hope  of  a  tree,  if  it  be  cut 
down,  that  it  will  sprout'  again,  and  that  the  tender  branch 
thereof  will  not  cease.  8  Though  the  root  thereof  wax  old  in 
the  earth,  and  the  stock  thereof  die  in  the  ground;  9  Yet 
through  the  scent  of  water  it  will  bud,  and  bring  forth  boughs 
like  a  plant.  10  But  man  clieth,  and  wasteth  away :  yea,  man 
giveth  up  f he  ghost,  and  where  is  he  ?  1 1  As  the  waters  fail 
from  the  sea,  and  the  flood  decay eth  and  drieth  up :  12  So 
man  lieth  down,  and  riseth  not :  till  the  heavens  be  no  more, 
they  shall  not  awake,  nor  be  raised  out  of  their  sleep.  19 
Thou  destroyest  the  hope  of  man.  20  Thou  prevailest  for  evei 
against  him,  and  he  passeth :  thou  changest  his  countenance, 
and  sendest  him  away.  21  His  sons  come  to  honor,  and  he 
knoweth  it  not ;  and  t  hey  are  brought  low,  but  he  perceiveth  it 
not  of  them. 

Lk.  16:  27  He  said,  I  pray  thee  therefore,  father,  that  thou 
v/ouldest  send  him  to  my  father's  house :  28  For  I  have  five 
brethren ;  that  he  may  testify  unto  them,  lest  they  also  come 
into  this  place  of  torment.  29  Abraham  saith  unto  him,  They 
have  Moses  and  the  prophets ;  let  them  hear  them. 

151.  A  late  death,  or  old  aye  desirable.  ' 

Gen.  15:  15  Thou  shalt  go  to  thy  fathers  in  peace :  thou  shalt 
be  buried  in  a  good  old  age. 

Ps.  91:  16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  shew  him 
my  salvation.  — 102:  24  I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away 

115 


152,  153  DEATH. 

The  soul  dies  not  —  Desirable  to  the 


in  the  midst  of  ray  days  :  thy  years  are  throughout  all  gen- 
erations. 

Pr.  3:  16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand,  and  in  her 
left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

Is.  38:  18  The  grave  cannot  praise  thee,  death  cannot  cele- 
brate thee  :  they  that  go  down  into  the  pit  cannot  hope  for  thy 
truth.  19  The  living,  the  living,  he  shall  praise  thee,  as  1  do 
this  day  :  the  father  to  the  children  shall  make  known  thy  truth. 

152.  Death  does  yot  destroy,  or  hold  the  soul  in  slumber. 

EC.  3:  21  Who  knoweth  the  spirit  of  man  that  goeth  upward, 
and  the  spirit  of  the  beast  that  goeth  downward  to  the  earth  ?  — 
12:  7  Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as  it  was  :  and  the 
spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who  gave  it. 

Mat.  '2'2:  32  I  am  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of 
Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob.  God  is  not  the  God  of  the  dead, 
but  of  the  living. 

Lk.  10:  22  It  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and  was 
carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom.  The  rich  man 
also  died,  and  was  buried  :  23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes, 
being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in 
his  bosom.  —  23:  43  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto 
thee,  To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  me  in  paradise. 

Ac.  7:  59  They  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God,  and  say 
ing,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit 

2  Cor.  5:  8  We  are  confident,  I  say,  and  willing  rather  to  be 
absent  from  the  body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Ph.  1:  23  I  am  in  a  strait  betwixt  two,  having  a  desire  to 
depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ  ;  which  is  far  better. 

Heb.  12:  23  The  spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect. 

Rev.  6:  9  When  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I  saw  under 
the  altar  the  souls  of  them  that  were  slain  for  the  word  of  Godr 
and  for  the  testimony  which  they  held.  [See  422.] 

153.  Death  desirable  to  the  righteous  —  fear  of,  overcome. 

Job  3:  17  There  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling  ;  and  there 
the  weary  be  at  rest.  18  There  the  prisoners  rest  together; 
they  hear  not  the  voice  of  the  oppressor.  —  7:  16  I  would  not 
live  alway. 

Ps.  23:  4  Though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  :  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  they  comfort  me.  —  31:5  Into  thine  hand  I  commit 
my  spirit:  thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O  LORD  God  of  truth.  —  • 
37:  37  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright  :  for  the 
end  of  that  man  is  peace.  —  116:  15  Precious  in  the  sight  oi  the 
Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 
116 


DEATH.  154, 


Waiting  for  —  Dreadful  to  the  v,  'ckeJ. 


Pr.  14:  32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness  :  but 
the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Is.  57:  1  The  righteous  perisheth,  and  no  man  layeth  it  to 
heart  :  and  merciful  men  are  taken  away,  npne  considering  that 
the  righteous  is  taken  away  from  the  evil  to  come.  2  He  shall 
enter  into  peace  :  they  shall  rest  in  their  beds,  each  one  walking 
in  his  uprightness. 

1  Cor.  3:  22  Or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present,  or  things  to 
come;  all  are  yours.  —  15:  54  So  when  this  corruptible  shall 
have  put  on  incorruption,  and  .this  mortal  shall  have  put  on 
immortality,  then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is 
written,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory.    55  O  death,  where 
is  thy  sting?   O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory?     56  The  sting 
of  death  is  sin,  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law.     57  But 
thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2  Cor.  5:  1  We  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  taber- 
nacle were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an  house  not 
made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens.     8  We  are  confident, 
I  say,  and  willing  rather  to  be  absent  from  the  body,  and  to  be 
present  with  the  Lord. 

Ph.  1:  21  To  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  gain. 

Rev.  14:  13  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me, 
Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth :  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their 
labors  ;  and  their  works  do  follow  them. 

1  54.  Patient  waiting  for  death. 

Job  14:  14  If  a  man  die,  shall  he  live  again  1  all  the  days  of 
my  appointed  time  will  I  wait,  till  my  change  come. 

Lam.  3:  26  It  is  good  that  a  man  should  both  hope  and 
quietly  wait  for  the  salvation  of  the  LORD. 

Ph.  1:  23  I  am  in  a  strait  betwixt  two,  having  a  desire  to 
depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ  ;  which  is  far  better:  24  Never- 
theless, to  abide  in  the  flesh  is  more  needful  for  you.  25  And 
having  this  confidence,  I  know  that  I  shall  abide  and  continue 
with  you  all  for  your  furtherance  and  joy  of  faith.  [See  498.J 

1  55.  Death  dreadful  to  the  wicked. 

Job  27:  19-  The  rich  man  shall  lie  down,  but  he  shall  not 
be  gathered  :  he  openeth  his  eyes,  and  he  is  not.  20  Terrors 
taktj  hold  on  him  as  waters,  a  tempest  stealeth  him  away  in 
the  night.  21  The  east  wind  carrieth  him  away,  and  he 
departeth  :  and  as  a  storm  hurleth  him  out  of  his  place.  22 
For  God  shall  cast  upon  him,  and  not  spare  :  he  would  fain  flea 
out  of  his  hand. 

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156 


DEATH. 


Prcp:u-.- 


Lk.  12:  20  God  said  unto  him,  Thou  fool,  this  night  thy  soul 
shall  be  required  of  thee :  then  whose  shall  those  things  be 
which  thou  hast  provided  ? 

Heb.  10:  31  It  is  a  fearful  thing  to  fall  into  the  bands  of  the 
living  God.  [See  564.] 

156.  Preparation  for  death  required  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  90:  12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Ee.  9:  10  Whatsoever  thy  ha/id  findeth  to  do,  do  it  with  thy 
might ;  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  nor 
wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

Mat.  24:  44  Be  ye  also  ready :  for  in  such  an  hour  as  ye 
think  not,  the  Son  of  man  cometh. 

Lk.  12:  35  Let  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your  lights 
burning;  36  And  ye  yourselves  like  unto  men  that  wait  for 
their  lord,  when  he  will  return  from  the  wedding  ;  that,  when 
he  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  unto  him  immediately. 
37  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  lord  when  he  cometh 
shall  iind  watching. 

1  Cor.  1:  7  So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift;  waiting  for 
the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :     8  Who  shall  also  con- 
firm you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in  the  day  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  * 

2  Cor.  4:  18  While  we  look  not  at  the  tilings  which  are 
seen,  but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen:  for  the*  things 
which  are  seen  are  temporal;  but  the  things  which  are  not 
seen  are  eternal. 

Ph.  3:  20  Our  conversation  is"  in  heaven ;  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Saviour. 

Tit.  2:11  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  aud 
godly,  in  this  present  world;  13  Looking  for  that  blessed 
hope,  and  the  glorious  appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

1  Pet.  4:  7  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  therefore 
sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 

2  Pet.  3:  11  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dis- 
solved, what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  con- 
versation and  godliness.     [See  727.] 

N.  B.  —  For  Spiritual  Death,  see  165 ;  and,  for  the  Secoud 
Death,  see  563. 
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DEPRAVITY.  157—159 


The  fall  and  its  effects  —  Guilt  personal.    _ 

•,     ,'  ' 


DEPRAVITY. 

157.  Fall  of  man,  and  its  immediate  effects. 

Gen.  3:  4  The  serpent  said  unto  the  woman,  Ye  shall  not 
surely  die :  5  For  God  doth  know,  that  in  the  day  ye  eat 
thereof,  then  your  eyes  shall  be  opened ;  and  ye  shall  be  as 
gods,  knowing  good  and  evil.  6  And  when  the  woman  saw 
that  the  tree  was  good  for  food,  and  that  it  ivas  pleasant  to  th( 
eyes,  and  a  tree  to  be  desired  to  make  one  wise ;  she  took  of 
the  fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat ;  and  gave  also  unto  he  husband 
with  her,  and  he  did  eat.  14  The  LORD  God  said  unto  the  ser- 
pent, Because  thou  hast  done  this,  thou  art  cursed  above  all  cattle, 
and  above  every  beast  of  the  field.  1 6  Unto  the  woman  he  said,  I 
will  greatly  multiply  thy  sorrow  and  thy  conception  ;  in  sorrow 
thou  shalt  bring  forth  children :  and  thy  desire  shall  be  to  thy 
husband,  and  he  shall  rule  over  thee.  17  And  unto  Adam  he 
said,  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  unto  the  voice  of  thy  wife, 
and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree  of  which  I  commanded  thee,  saying, 
Thou  shalt  not  eat  of  it :  cursed  is  the  ground  for  thy  sake ;  in 
sorrow  shalt  thou  eat  of  it  all  the  days  of  thy  life;  18  Thorns 
also  and  thistles  shall  it  bring  forth  to  thee ;  and  thou  shalt 
eat  the  herb  of  the  field :  1 9  In  the  sweat  of  thy  face  shalt 
thou  eat  bread,  till  thou  return  unto  the  ground ;  for  out  of  it 
wast  thou  taken :  for  dust  thou  art,  and  unto  dust  shalt  thou 
return. 

EC.  7:  29  Lo,  this  only  have  I  found,  that  God  hath  made 
man  upright;  but  they  have  sought  out  many  inventions. 

158.  Consequences  of  Adam's  fall  upon  his  posterity. 

Rom.  5:  12  As  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  the  world,  and 
death  by  sin ;  and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that  all 
have  sinned.  1 8  Therefore  as  by  the  offence  of  one  judgment 
came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so  by  the  righteous- 
ness of  one  the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men  unto  justification  of 
life.  19  For  as  by  one  man's  disobedience  many  w^ere  made  sin- 
ners,  so  by  the  obedience  of  one  shall  many  be  made  righteous. 

1  Cor.  15:  22  As  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  b.e  made  alive. 

159  Ill-desert  not  imputed,  without  personal  transgression. 

Dt.  24:  16  The  father  shall  not  be  put  to  death  for  the 
cnildren,  neither  shall  the  children  be  but  to  death  for  the 
fathers:  every  man  shall  be  put  to  death  for  his  owrn  sin, 
[2  K.  14:  6.] 

119 


1  GO — 1 63  DEPRAVITY. 


Nature  of — implies  knowledge  —  is  universal. 


Ezk.  18:  2  What  mean  ye,  that  ye  use  this  proverb  con- 
cerning the  land  of  Israel,  saying,  The  fathers  have  eaten  sour 
grapes,  and  the  children's  teeth  are  set  on  edge  ?  20  The 
soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  The  son  shall  not  bear  the 
iniquity  of  the  father,  neither  shall  the  father  bear  the  iniquity 
of  the  son :  the  righteousness  of  the  righteous  shall  be  upon 
him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  be  upon  him. 
[Jer.  31:  29,  30.] 

160.  Nature  of  moral  depravity. 

Hos.  10:  1  Israel  is  an  empty  vine,  he  bringeth  forth  fruit 
unto  himself. 

Col.  3:  5  Covetousness,  which  is  idolatry. 

1  Jn.  5:  17  All  unrighteousness  is  sin.     [See  689.] 

161.  No  sin,  without  law  and  knowledge. 

Jn.  9:  41  If  ye  were  blind,  ye  should  have  no  sin.  — 15:  22 
If  I  had  not  come  and  spoken  unto  them,  they  had  not  had 
em ;  but  now  they  have  no  cloak  for  their  sin. 

Rom.  3:  19  We  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law  saith, 
it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law :  that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  become  guilty  before  God. 
• — 4:  15  Where  no  law  is,  there  is  no  transgression. — 5:  13 
(For  until  the  law,  sin  was  in  the  world :  but  sin  is  not  imputed 
when  there  is  no  law.) 

Jam.  4:  17  To  him  that  knoweth  to  do  good,  and  daeth  it 
not,  to  him  it  is  sin.  [See  309.] 

162.  Depravity,  not  founded  in  mere  ignorance. 

Rom.  1:  21  When  they  knew  God  they  glorified  him  not  as 
God,  neither  were  thankful.  [See  690.] 

163.  Human  depravity  universal. 

Gen.  6:  12  God  looked  upon  the  earth,  and  behold,  it  was 
eorrupt :  for  all  flesh  had  corrupted  his  way  upon  the  earth. 

Ps.  14:  1  They  are  corrupt,  they  have  done  abominable 
works,  there  is  none  that  doeth  good.  2  The  LORD  looked 
down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of  men,  to  see  if  there 
were  any  that  did  understand,  and  seek  God.  3  They  are  all 
gone  aside,  they  are  all  together  become  filthy :  there  is  none 
that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

Rom.  3:  9  What  then,  are  we  better  than  they  ?     No,  m  no 

wise  :  for  we  have  before  proved  both  Jews  and  Gentiles,  that 

they  are  all  under  sin;     10  As  it  is  written,  There  is  none 

righteous,  no,  not  one  :     11  There  is  none  that  understandetb, 

120 


DEPRAVITY.  1G4 — 1(53 


Native  Depravity  —  Total  Sinfulness  by  Nature. 


there  is  none  that  seeketh  after  God.  12  They  are  all  gone 
out  of  the  way,,  they  are  together  become  unprofitable  :  there 
is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one.  23  All  have  sinned,  and 
come  short  of  the  glory  of  God.  —  5:  12  As  by  one  man  sin 
entered  into  the  world,  and  death  by  sin ;  and  so  death  passed 
upon  all  men,  for  that  all  have  sinned. 

Gal.  3:  21  If  there  had  been  a  law  given  which  could  have 

given  life,  verily  righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  law. 

22  But  the  scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the 

.  promise  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that 

believe.     [See  576.] 

164.  Native  depravity. 

Job.  11:  12  Vain  man  would  be  wise,  though  man  be  born 
like  a  wild  ass's  colt.  —  14:  4' Who  can  bring  a  clean  thing  out 
of  an  unclean  ?  not  one.  —  15:  14  What  is  man,  that  he  should 
be  clean  ?  and  he  which  is  born  of  a  woman,  that  he  should  be 
righteous  ? 

Ps.  51:  5  Behold  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity;  and  in  sin  did 
my  mother  conceive  me.  —  58:  3  The  wicked  are  estranged 
from  the  womb :  they  go  astray  as  soon  as  they  be  born, 
speaking  lies. 

Pr.  22:  15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a  child. 

Is.  48:  8  I  knew  that  thou  wouldest  deal  very  treacherously, 
and  wast  called  a  transgressor  from  the  womb. 

Jn.  3:  6  That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh ;  .and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit. 

Rom.  3: 10  There  is  none  righteous,  no  not  one.  20  There- 
fore by  th  5  deeds  of  the  law,  there  shall  no  flesh  be  justified 
in  his  sigl  t.  23  For  all  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of  the 
glory  of  (lod. — 5:  12  Death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that  all 
have  sinned.  14  Death  reigned  from  Adam  to  Moses,  even 
over  then,  that  had  not  sinned  after  the  similitude  of  Adam's 
fxansgresfion. 

2  Cor.  5:  14  If  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead. 

Ep.  2:  3  And  were  by  nature  the  children  of  wrath,  even  as 
others. 

165.  Total  sinfulness  by  nature. 

Gen.  6:  5  GOD  saw  that  the  wickedness  of  man  was  great 
»n  the  epjlh,  and  that  every  imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  his 
heart  was  only  evil  continually. 

Ps.  o:  9  There  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth ;  their  inward 
part  &  very  wickedness ;  their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre ; 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

11  121 


166  DEPRAVITY. 


Strength  of,  or  moral  inability. 


Pr.  21:  4  The  ploughing  of  the  wicked  is  sin. 

EC.  8:  11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  exe- 
cuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil.  —  9:  3  This  is  an  evil  among  all  things 
that  are  done  under  the  sun,  that  there  is  one  event  unto  all : 
yea,  also  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  full  of  evil. 

2  Cor.  5:  14  If  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead. 

Ep.  2:  1  You  hath  he  quickened,  who  were  dead  in  trespasses 
and  sins  ;  2  Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  to  the 
course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of 
the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  disobe- 
dience :  3  Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
flesh  and  of  the  mind ;  and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others.  12  That  at  that  time  ye  were  without 
Christ,  being  aliens  from  the  commonwealth  of  Israel,  and 
strangers  from  the  covenants  of  promise,  having  no  hope,  and 
without  God  in  the  world. 

Col.  2:  13  You,  being  dead  in  your  sins  and  the  uncircum- 
cision  of  your  flesh,  hath  he  quickened. 

[See  546,  589,  688—690.] 

166.  Strength  and  obstinacy  of  human  depravity  —  Moral  inability 

Gen.  37:  4  When  his  brethren  saw  that  their  father  loved 
him  more  than  all  his  brethren,  they  hated  him,  and  could  not 
speak  peaceably  unto  him. 

Ex.  32:  9  The  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  I  have  seen  this  peo- 
ple, and  behold,  it  is&  stiff-necked  people.  [Dt.  9:  6,  13.] 

Jos.  24: 19  Joshua  said  unto  the  people,  Ye  cannot  serve 
the  LORD  :  for  he  is  an  holy  God. 

Pr.  5:  22  His  own  iniquities  shall  take  the  wicked  himself, 
and  he  shall  be  holden  with  the  cords  of  his  sins. — 27:  22 
Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a  fool  in  a  mortar  among  wheat 
with  a  pestle,  yet  will  not  his  foolishness  depart  from  him. 

EC.  9:  3  This  is  an  evil  among  all  things  that  are  done  un- 
der the  sun,  that  there  is  one  event  unto  all :  yea,  also  the 
heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  full  of  evil,  and  madness  is  in  their 
heart  while  they  live,  and  after  that  they  go  to  the  dead. 

Is.  48:  4  I  knew  that  thou  art  obstinate,  and  thy  neck  is  an 
iron  sinew,  and  thy  brow  brass. 

Jer.  2:  22  Though  thou  wash  thee  with  nitre,  and  take  thee 
inuch  soap,  yet  thine  iniquity  is  marked  before  me,  saith  the 
Lord  God.  —  3:  5  Behold,  thou  hast  spoken  and  done  evil 
things  as  thou  oouldest. — 6:  10  Behold,  their  ear  is  uncircum- 
cised,  and  they  cannot  hearken :  behold,  the  word  of  the  LORD 
122 


DEPRAVITY.  167 


Works  of  darkness. 


is  unto  them  a  reproach;  they  have  no  delight  in  it.  — 13:  23 
Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin,  or  the  leopard  his  spots  ? 
then  may  ye  also  do  good  that  are  accustomed  to  do  evil. — 17: 1 
The  sin  of  Judah  is  written  with  a  pen  of  iron,  and  with  the 
point  of  a  diamond :  it  is  graven  upon  the  table  of  their  heart, 
and  upon  the  horns  of  your  altars.  9  The  heart  is  de- 
ceitful above  all  things,  and  desperately  wicked:  who  can 
know  it? 

Mat.  7:  18  A  good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither 
can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit.  — 12:  34  O  generation 
of  vipers,  how  can  ye,  being  evil,  speak  good  things  ?  for  out 
of  the  abundance  of  the  heart,  the  mouth  speaketh. — 17:  17 
Then  Jesus  answered  and  said,  O  faithless  -and  perverse  gen- 
eration, how  long  shall  I  be  with  you  ?  how  long  shall  I  suffer 
you? — 23:33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can 
ye  escape  the  damnation  of  hell  ? 

Jn.  G:  44  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father  which 
hath  sent  me  draw  him.  65  And  he  said,  Therefore  said  I 
unto  you,  that  no  man  can  come  unto  me,  except  it  were  given 
unto  him  of  my  Father. 

Rom.  8:  7  Because  the  carnal  mind  is  enmity  against  God : 
for  it  is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God,  neither  indeed  can  be. 
8  So  then  they  that  are  in  the  flesh  cannot  please  God. 

[See  689,  690,  740.] 

167.   Works  of  darkness  described  and  denounced. 

Job  24:  14  The  murderer  rising  with  the  light  killeth  the 
poor  and  needy,  and  in  the  night  is  as  a  thief.  15  The  eye 
also  of  the  adulterer  waiteth  for  the  twilight,  saying,  No  eye 
shall  see  me:  and  disguiseth  his  face.  16  In  the  dark  they 
dig  through  houses,  which  they  had  marked  for  themselves  in 
the  day-time:  they  know  not  the  light.  17  For  the  morning 
is  to  them  even  as  the  shadow  of  death :  -if  one  know  them, 
they  are  in  the  terrors  of  the  shadow  of  death. 

Pr.  7:  6  At  the  window  of  my  house  I  looked  through  my 
casement,  7  And  beheld  among  the  simple  ones,  I  discerned 
among  the  youths,  a  young  man  void  of  understanding,  8 
Passing  through  the  street  near  her  corner  ;  and  he  went  the 
way  to  her  house,  9  In  the  twilight,  in  the  evening,  in  the 
black  and  dark  night. 

Is.  29:  15  Wo  unto  them  that  seek  deep  to  hide  their  coun- 
sel from  the  LORD,  and  their  works  are  in  the  dark,  and  they 
say,  Who  seeth  us  ?  and  who  knoweth  us  ? 

Ezk.  8:12  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  hast  thou 
seen  what  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel  do  in  the  (lark, 

123 


165  — 170  DEPRAVITY. 


Restraints  — Identity  of  sin  — Human  nature  untrusty. 

every  man  in  the  chambers  of  his  imagery  ?  for  they  say,  The 
LORD  seeth  us  not ;  the  LORD  hath  forsaken  the  earth. 

Ep.  5:  11  Have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of 
darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them.  12  It  is  a  shame  even  t<j> 
speak  of  those  things  which  are  done  of  them  in  secret. 

168.  Removing  restraints  develops  d-prarifj/. 

Ex.  8:  15  When  Pharaoh  saw  that  there  was  respite,  he 
hardened  his  heart. — 32:  22  Aaron  said,  Let  not  the  anger  of 
my  lord  wax  hot :  thou  knowest  the  people,  that  they  are  set 
on  mischief.  23  For  they  said  unto  me,  Make  us  gods  which 
shall  go  before  us  :  for  'as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that  brought 
us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is  become 
of  him. 

Jud.  2:  7  The  people  served  the  LORD  all  the  days  of  Joshua, 
and  all  the  days  of  the  elders  that  outlived  Joshua,  \vho  had 
seen  all  the  great  works  of  the  LORD,  that  he  did  for  Israel. 
8  And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant  of  the  LORD,  died. 
10  And  also  all  that  generation  were  gathered  unto  their  fa- 
thers :  and  there  arose  another  generation  after  them,  which 
knew  not  the  LORD,  nor  yet  the  works  which  he  had  done  for 
Israel.  1 1  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  LORD,  and  served  Baalim. 

EC.  8:  1 1  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  ex- 
ecuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

169.  Human  nature  essentially  the  same  in  all  ages 

Pr.  27:  19  As  in  water  face  answer eth  to  face,  so  the  heart 
of  man  to  man. 

Mat.  23:  31  Wherefore  ye  be  witnesses  unto  yourselves, 
that  ye  are  the  children  of  them  which  killed  the  prophets. 

[See  163.] 

170.  Human  nature  untrusty —  Cautions. 

Ps.  146:  3  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of 
man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help.  4  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he 
returneth  to  his  earth ;  in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Pr.  25:  19  Confidence  in  an  unfaithful  man  in  time  of  trouble 
is  like  a  broken  tooth,  and  a  foot  out  of  joint.  —  28:  26  He  that 
trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a  fool. 

Is.  2:  22  Cease  ye  from  man,  whose  breath  is  in  Lis  nostrils : 
for  wherein  is  he  to  be  accounted  of  ? 

Jer.  17:5  Thus  saith  the  LORD;  Cursed  be  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  man,  :md  inukeLli  flesh  his  arm,  and  whose  heart 
Ji'l 


DESPONDENCY DISCRETION,   ETC.  171,  172 


Despondency  reproved  —  Duty  of  discretion. 


departeth  from  the  LORD.  6  For  he  shall  be  like  the  heath 
in  the  desert,  and  shall  not  see  when  good  cometh ;  but  shall 
inhabit  the  parched  places  in  the  wilderness,  in  a  salt  land  and 
not  inhabited. 

Mic.  7:  5  Trust  ye  not  in  a  friend,  put  ye  not  confidence  in 
a  guide :  keep  the  doors  of  thy  mouth  from  her  that  lieth  ii* 
thy  bosom. 

DESPONDENCY. 

171.  Despondency  exemplified  and  reproved. 

Gen.  37:  34  Jacob  rent  his  clothes,  and  put  sackcloth  upon 
his  loins,  and  mourned  for  his  son  many  days.  35  And  all  his 
sons  and  all  his  daughters  rose  up  to  comfort  him ;  but  he  re- 
fused to  be  comforted ;  and  he  said,  For  I  will  go  down  into 
the  grave  unto  my  son  mourning. 

Jos.  7:  6  Joshua  rent  his  clothes,  and  fell  to  the  earth  upon 
his  face  before  the  ark  of  the  LORD  until  the  even-tide,  he  and 
the  elders  of  Israel,  and  put  dust  upon  their  heads.  7  And 
Joshua  said,  Alas !  O  Lord  GOD,  wherefore  hast  thou  at  all 
brought  this  people  over  Jordan,  to  deliver  us  into  the  hand  of 
the  Amorites,  to  destroy  us  ?  10  And  the  LORD  said  unto 
Joshua,  Get  thee  up ;  wherefore  liest  thou  thus  upon  thy  face  ? 

Ps.  42:  5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

Pr.  12:  25  Heaviness  in  the  heart  of  man  maketh  it  stoop. 

Jer.  18:  11  Thus  saith  the  LORD;  Behold,  I  frame  evil 
against  you,  and  devise  a  device  against  you :  return  ye  now 
every  one  from  his  evil  way,  and  make  your  ways  and  your 
doings  good.  12  And  they  said,  There  is  no  hope :  but  we 
will  walk  after  our  own  devices,  and  we  will  every  one  do  the 
imagination  of  his  evil  heart. 

Mat.  27:  5  He  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple, 
iind  departed,  and  went  and  hanged  himself.  [See  24,  700.] 

DISCRETION  —  PRUDENCE  —  ECONOMY. 

172.  Duty  and  advantage  of  discretion,  etc. 

Pr.  2:  11  Discretion  shall  preserve  thee,  understanding  shall 
keep  thee  :  12  Totleliver  thee  from  the  way  of  the  evil  man, 
from  the  man  that  speaketh  fro  ward  things.  —  3:  21  My  son, 
let  not  them  depart  from  thine  eyes  :  keep  sound  wisdom  and 
discretion :  22  So  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul,  and  grace 
to  thy  neck.  23  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely,  and 
11*  125 


173,  174  DRESS ENVY. 


Plain  Dress  —  Envy  to  be  avoided. 


thy  foot  shalt  not  stumble.  —  8:  121  Wisdom  dwell  with  pru- 
dence, and  find  out  knowledge  of  witty  inventions.  — 11:  22 
As  a  jewel  of  gold  in  a  swine's  snout,  so  is  a  fair  woman  which 
'is  without  discretion. — 12:  16  A  fool's  wrath  is  presently 
known  :  but  a  prudent  man  covereth  shame.  — 19:  11  The  dis- 
cretion of  a  man  deferreth  his  anger ;  and  it  is  his  glory  to 
pass  over  a  transgression. 

Jn.  6:  12  When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples, 
Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost. 

DRESS. 

1 73.  Plain  dress  recommended. 

1  Tim.  2:  9  In  like  manner  also,  that  women  adorn  them- 
selves in  modest  apparel,  with  shamefacedness  and  sobriety ; 
not  with  broidered  hair,  or  gold,  or  pearls,  or  costly  array,  10 
But  (which  becorneth  women  professing  godliness)  with  good 
works. 

1  Pet.  3:  3  Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  that  outward 
adorning  of  plaiting  the  hair,  and  of  wearing  of  gold,  or  of 
putting  on  of  apparel ;  4  But  let  it  be  the  hidden  man  of  the 
heart,  in  that  which  is  not  corruptible,  even  the  ornament  of  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit,  which  is  in  the  sight  of  God  of  great 
price.  5  For  after  this  manner  in  the  old  time  the  holy  women 
also,  who  trusted  in  God,  adorned  themselves,  being  in  sub- 
jection unto  their  own  husbands. 

ENVY. 

174.  Envy  a  common  and  foolish  sin — prohibitions 

Gen.  30:  1  When  Rachel  saw  that  she  bare  Jacob  no  chil- 
dren, Eachel  envied  her  sister ;  and  said  unto  Jacob,  Give  me 
children,  or  else  I  die. 

Job  5:  2  Wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth 
the  silly  one. 

Ps.  37:  1  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity.  —  106:  16  They 
envied  Moses  also  in  the  camp,  and  Aaron  the  saint  of  the 
LORD. 

Pr.  3:  31  Envy  thou  not  the  oppressor,  and  choose  none  of 
his  ways.  — 14:  30  A  sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh,  but 
envy  the  rottenness  of  the  bones. — 23:  17  Let  not  thy  heart 
envy  sinners. — 24:  1  Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men, 
neither  desire  to  be  with  them :  2  For  their  heart  studietb 
destruction,  and  their  lips  talk  of  mischief.  1 9  Fret  not  thy- 
126 


ERROR.  175 


Prevalent  and  destructive 


self  because  of  evil  men,  neither  be  thou  envious  at  the  wicked; 
20  For  there  shall  be  no  reward  to  the  evil  man  ;  the  candle 
of  the  wicked  shall  be  put  out.  —  27:  4  Wrath  is  cruel,  and 
anger  is  outrageous ;  but  who  is  able  to  stand  before  envy  ? 

EC.  4:  4  Again,  I  considered  all  travaJJ.  and  every  right 
work,  that  for  this  a  man  is  envied  of  his  neighbor. 

Mat.  27:  17  Whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you?  Barab- 
bas,  or  Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ?  18  (For  he  knew  that 
(or  envy  they  had  delivered  him.) 

Ac.  7:  9  The  patriarchs,  moved  with  envy,  sold  Joseph  into 
Egypt.  — 13:  45  When  the  Jews  saw  the  multitudes,  they  were 
filled  with  envy,  and  spake  against  those  things  which  were 
spoken  by  Paul,  contradicting  and  blaspheming.  — 17:5  The 
Jews  which  believed  not,  moved  with  envy,  took  unto  them 
certain  lewd  fellows  of  the  baser  sort,  and  gathered  a  company, 
and  set  all  the  city  on  an  uproar,  and  assaulted  the  house  of 
Jason,  and  sought  to  bring  them  out  to  the  people. 

Rom.  13: 13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day :  not  in  riot- 
ing and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not 
in  strife  and  envying. 

Tit.  3:  3  We  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobe- 
dient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in 
malice  and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

Jam.  3:  14  If  ye  have  bitter  envying  and  strife  in  your 
hearts,  glory  not,  and  lie  not  against  the  truth.  15  This  wis- 
dom descendeth  not  from  above,  but  is  earthly,  sensual,  devil- 
ish. 16  For  where  envying  and  strife  is,  there  is  confusion 
and  every  evil  work. 

1  Pet.  2:  1  Laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile,  and  hy- 
pocrisies, and  envies,  and  all  evil-speakings,  2  As  new-born 
babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the  word,  that  ye  may  grow 
thereby.  [See  137.] 

ERROR. 

1 75.  Error  prevalent,  corrupting  and  ruinous. 

Ps.  19:  12  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ?  cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Pr.  19:  27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction  thatcauseth 
to  err  from  the  words  of  knowledge. 

EC.  7:  29  Lo,  this  only  have  I  found,  that  God  hath  made 
man  upright ;  but  they  have  sought  out  many  inventions. 

Mat.  16:  12  Then  understood  they  how  that  he  bade  them 
not  beware  of  the  leaven  of  bread,  but  of  the  doctrine  of  the 
Pharisees  and  of  the  Sadducees. 

127 


176,  177  ERROR. 


Tries  mankind  —  Errorists  to  be  avoided. 


1  Cor.  15:  33  Be  not  deceived:  Evil  communications  corrupt 
good  manners. 

Gal.  1:  6  I  marvel  that  ye  are  so  soon  removed  from  him 
that  called  you  into  the  grace  of  Christ,  unto  another  gospel : 
7  Which  is  not  another ;  but  there  be  some  that  trouble  you, 
and  would  pervert  the  gospel  of  Christ. — 5:  9  A  little  leaven 
leaveneth  the  whole  lump. 

2  Th,  2:  11  For  this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  de- 
lusion, that  they  should  believe  a  lie :     12  That  they  all  might 
be  damned  who  believed  not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in 
unrighteousness. 

2  Tim.  2:10  Shun  profane  and  vain  babblings :  for  they 
will  increase  unto  more  ungodliness.  17  And  their  word  will 
eat  as  doth  a  canker ;  of  whom  is  Hymeneus  and  Pliiletus ; 
18  Who  concerning  the  truth  have  erred,  saying  that  the  resur- 
rection is  past  already,  and  overthrow  the  faith  of  some. 

Jam.  5:  20  Let  him  know,  that  he  which  converteth  the 
sinner  from  the  error  of  his  way  shall  save  a  soul  from  death, 
and  shall  hide  a  multitude  of  sins. 

2  Pet.  2:  1  There  were  false  prophets  also  among  the  peo- 
ple, even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who  priv- 
ily shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the  Lord 
that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift  destruction. 
— 3:  17  Ye  therefore,  beloved,  seeing  ye  know  these  things  be- 
fore, beware  lest  ye  also,  being  led  away  with  the  error  of  the 
wicked,  fall  from  your  own  steadfastness.  [See  183,  477.] 

176.  Heresies  and  errors  designed  an.'l  adapted  to  tnj  mankind. 

1  Cor.  11:  19  There  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that 
they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among  you. 
[See  243.] 

177.  Fellowship  icith  errorists  to  be  avoided. 

Gal.  1:  8  Though  we,  or  an  angel  from  heaven,  preach  any 
other  gospel  unto  you  than  that  which  we  have  preached  unto 
you,  let  him  be  accursed.  9  As  we  said  before,  so  say  I  now 
again,  If  any  man  preach  any  other  gospel  unto  you  than  that 
ye  have  received,  let  him  be  accursed. 

1  Tim.  6:  5  Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt  minds, 
and  destitute  of  the  truth,  supposing  that  gain  is  godliness : 
from  such  withdraw  thyself. 

Tit.  3:  10  A  man  that  is  a  heretic,  after  the  first  and  second 
admonition,  reject ;  1 1  Knowing  that  he  that  is  such,  is  sub- 
verted, and  sinnetb,  being  condemned  of  himself. 

[See  112,  115,477.] 
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EXAMPLE EXTKAVAGANCE.      178  — 180 

Example,  good,  required  and  to  be  followed — Extravagance  sinful. 

EXAMPLE. 

178.  Good  examples  required. 

Mat.  5:  16  Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven. 

Col.  4:  5  Walk  in  wisdom  toward  them  that  are  without,  re- 
deeming the  time. 

1  Tim.  4:  1 2  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth ;  but  be  thou  an 
example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity, 
in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity. 

Tit.  2:  7  In  all  things  shewing  thyself  a  pattern  of  good 
works  j  in  doctrine  shelving  uncorruptness,  gravity,  sincerity, 
8  Sound  speech  that  cannot  be  condemned ;  that  he  that  is  of 
the  contrary  part  may  be  ashamed,  having  no  evil  thing  to  say 
of  you. 

179.  Good  examples  to  be  followed  —  bad,  to  be  avoided. 

Ex.  23:  2  Thou  shalt  not  follow  a  multitude  to  do  evil. 

Mat.  23:  3  All  therefore  whatsoever  they  bid  you  observe, 
that  observe  and  do ;  but  do  not  ye  after  their  works :  for  they 
say,  and  do  not. 

1  Cor.  11:  1  Be  ye  followers  of  me,  even  as  I  also  am  of 
Christ.- 

Ph.  3:  17  Brethren,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark 
'.hem  which  walk  so  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensample. 

Heb.  6:  12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them 
who  through  faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promises. — 13:  7 
Remember  them  which  have  the  rule  over  you,  who  have 
spoken  unto  you  the  word  of  God  :  whose  faith  follow,  consid- 
ering the  end  of  their  conversation. 

Jam.  5: 10  Take,  my  brethren,  the  prophets,  who  have  spoken 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for  an  example  of  suffering  affliction 
and  of  patience. 

1  Pet.  2:  21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called :  because 
Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should 
follow  his  steps. 

3  Jn.  11  Beloved,  follow  not  that  which  is  evil,  but  that 
which  is  good. 

EXTRA  VAGANCE  —  PKODIGALIT  Y. 

180.  Extravagance  and  prodirjaliuj  sinful  —  Examples. 

1  K.  11:  1  King  Solomon  loved  many  strange  women,  to- 
gether with  the  daughter  of  Pharaoh,  women  of  the  Moabites, 

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181,  182  FAITH. 

Nature  of  —  couutod  for  ri^ 


Ammonites,  Edoinites,  Zidonians,  and  Hittites  :  3  He  had 
seven  hundred  wives,  princesses,  and  three  hundred  concubines  : 
and  his  wives  turned  away  his  heart. 

EC.  2:  10  Whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I  kept  not  from 
them,  I  withheld  not  my  heart  from  any  joy. 

Lk.  15:  13  Not  many  days  after,  the  younger  son  gathered 
all  together,  and  took  his  journey  into  a  far  country,  and  there 
••d  his  substance  with  riotous  living.  17  And  when  he 
came  to  himself,  he  said,  How  many  hired  servants  of  my 
father's  have  bread  enough  and  to  spare,  and  I  perish  with 
hunger!  18  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee.  —  1G:  19  There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  which  was 
clothed  in  purple  and  line  linen  and  fared  sumptuously  every 
day:  22  The  rich  man  also  died,  and  was  buried:  23  And  in  hell 
he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments.  [See  173,  199,  625.] 

FAITH. 

181.  Nature  of  true  faith. 

Rom.  10:  9  If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord 
Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised 
him  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  10  For  with  the 
heart,  man  believeth  unto  righteousness  ;  and  with  the  mouth, 
confession  is  made  unto  salvation. 

Heb.  11:  1  Faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  and 
the  evidence  of  things  not  seen. 

182.  Faith  counted  for  righteousness. 

Rom.  4:  3  What  saith  the  scripture  ?  Abraham  believed 
God,  and  it  was  counted  unto  him  for  righteousness.  4  Now 
to  him  that  worketh,  is  the  reward  not  reckoned  of  grace,  but 
of  debt.  5  But  to  him  that  worketh  not,  but  believeth  on  him 
that  justified!  the  ungodly,  his  faith  is  counted  for  righteous- 
ness. 6  Even  as  David  also  describeth  the  blessedness  of  the 
man  unto  whom  God  imputeth  righteousness  without  works, 
7  Sayiny,  Blessed  are  they  whose  iniquities  are  forgiven,  and 
\vhose  sins  are  covered.  8  Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the 
Lord  will  not  impute  sin.  11  He  received  the  sign  of  circum- 
cision, a  seal  of  the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he  had  yet 
being  un  circumcised  :  that  he  might  be  the  father  of  all  of 
them  that  believe,  though  they  be  not  -circumcised,  that  right- 
eousness might  be  imputed  unto  them  also. 
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FAITH.  183 

Its  necessity. 


183,  Faith  in  Christ ,  and  belief  of  the.  truth,  required  as  necessary  to  sal- 
vation. 

Mk.  16:  15  He  said  unto  them,  Go  je  into  all  the  world,  and 
preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  16  He  that  believeth  and 
is  baptized,  shall  be  saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be 
damned. 

Jn.  1:12  As  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power 
to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name.  —  3:16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  on  him,  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  18  He  that  belieyeth  in  him, 
is  not  condemned:  but  he  that  believeth Jiot,  is  condemned 
already,  because  he  hath  not  believed  in  the  name  of  the  only 
begotten  Son  of  God.  36  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath 
everlasting  life :  and  he  .that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall  not 
see  life  ;  but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  T—  6:  28  Then 
said  they  unto  him.  What  shall  we  do,  that  we  might  work  the 
works  of  God?  29  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Tin's 
is  the  work  of  God,  that  ye  believe  on  him  whom  he  hath  sent. 
40  This  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  that  every  one  which 
seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  on  him,  may  have  everlasting  life : 
and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  53  Then  Jesus  said 
unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Except  ye  eat  the 
flesh  of  the  Son  of  man,  and  drink  his  blood,  ye  have  no  life  in 
you.  54  Whoso  eateth  my  ilesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  hath 
eternal  life;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. — 8:  24  If 
ye  believe  not  that  I  am  he,  ye  shall  die  in  your  sins.  47  He 
that  is  of  God,  heareth  God's  words :  ye  therefore  hear  them 
not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God.  — 11:  25  Jesus  said  unto  her, 
lam  the  resurrection,  and  the  life:  he  that  believeth  in  me, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live :  26  And  whosoever 
liveth,  and  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  die. 

Ac.  10:  43  To  him  give  all  the  prophets  witness,  that  through 
his  name  whosoever  believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins.  — 16:  31  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou 
shalt  be  s^ved,  and  thy  house. 

Rom.  10:  4  Christ  is  the  end  of  the  law  for  righteousness  to 
every  one  that  believeth. 

Gal.  2:  16  Knowing  that  a  man  is  not  justified  by  the  works 
of  the  law,  but  by  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  even  we  have 
believed  in  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  the  faith 
of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the  law :  for  by  the  works 
of  the  hi^v  shall  no  flesh  be  justified. 

2  Tb-  2-10  With  all  deceivableness  -of  unrighteousness  in 

131 


184  FAITH. 

Examples  of. 


them  that  perish ;  because  they  received  not  the  lore  of  the 
truth,  that  they  might  be  saved.  11  And  for  this  cause  God 
shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a 
lie:  12  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed  not  the 
truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Heb.  11:  6  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  Mm:  for 
he  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is 
a  rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

1  Jn.  2:  23  Whosoever  denieth  the  Son,  the  same  hath  not 
Ui3  Father:  \buthe  that  acknowledged  the  Son  hath  the  Father 
alsc'.']  —  5:  10  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the 
witness  in  himself:  he  that  Jbelieveth  not  God,  hath  made  him 
a  liar,  because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave  of  his 
Son.     1 1  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given  to  us 
eternal  life  :  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.     12  He  that  hath  tht,  • 
Son,  hath  life ;  and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son  of  God,  hath  not 
life.     13  These  things  have  I  written  unto  you  that  believe  on 
the  name  of  the  Son  of  God ;  that  ye  may  know  that  ye  kave 
eternal  life,  and  that  ye  may  believe  on  the  name  of  the  Son 
of  God. 

2  Jn.  9  Whosoever  transgresseth,   and  abideth  not  in  the 
doctrine  of  Christ,  hath  not  God.     He  that  abideth   in  the 
doctrine  of  Christ,  he  hath  both  the  Father  and  the  Son.     10 
If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this  doctrine,  receive 
him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God  speed:  11  For 
he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partaker  of  his  evil  deeds. 

3  Jn.  4  I  have  no  greater  joy  than  to  hear  that  my  children 
walk  in  truth.     [See  175,  601.] 

184.  Examples  of  faith. 

Rom.  4:  20  He  [Abraham]  staggered  not  at  the  promise  of 
God  through  unbelief;  but  was  strong  in  faith,  giving  glory  to 
God  ;  2 1  And  being  fully  persuaded,  that  what  he  had  prom- 
ised, he  was  able  also  to  perform. 

2  Cor.  5:  7  (For  we  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight :)  8  We  are 
confident,  I  say,  and  willing  rather  to  absent  from  the  body,  and 
to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Gal.  2:  20  I  am  crucified  with  Christ:  nevertheless,  I  live ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me:  and  the  life  which  I  now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave -himself  for  me. 

Heb.  11:  7  By  faith  Noah,  being  warned  of  God  of  things 

not  seen  as  yet,  moved  with  fear,  prepared  an  ark  to  the  saving 

of  his  house  ;    by  the  which  he  condemned  the  world,    and 

became  heir  of  the  righteousness  which  is  by  faith.     8  By  faith 

132 


FAITH.  185 187 

Effects  and  Evidence  of —  Strong  Fai-.li  require;;]. 

Abraham,  when  he  was  called  to  go  out  into  a  place  which  he 
should  after  receive  for  an  inheritance,  obeyed ;  and  he  went 
out  not  knowing  whither  he  went.  9  By  faith  he  sojourned 
in  the  land  of  promise,  as  in  a  strange  country,  dwelling  in 
tabernacles  with  Isaac  and  Jacob,  the  heirs  with  him  of  the 
same  promise  :  10  For  he  looked  for  a  city  which  hath  founda- 
tions, whose  builder  and  maker  is  God.  13  These  all  died  in 
faith,  not  having  received  the  promises,  but  having  seen  them 
afar  off,  and  were  persuaded  of  them,  and  embraced  them,  and 
confessed  that  they  were  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  the  earth. 
[See  664.] 

185.  Effects  rf  faith. 

Heb.  11:  32  What  shall  I  more  say?  for  the  time  would 
fail  me  to  tell  of  Gedeon,  and  of  Barak,  and  of  Samson,  and 
of  Jephthae,  of  David  also,  and  Samuel,  and  of  the  prophets : 
33  Who  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms,  wrought  righteous- 
ness, obtained  promises,  stopped  the  mouths  of  lions,  34 
Quenched  the  violence  of  fire,  escaped  the  edge  of  the  sword, 
out  of  weakness  were  made  strong,  waxed  valiant  in  fight, 
turned  to  flight  the  armies-  of  the  aliens.  [See  the  whole 
chapter.] 

1  Pet.  1:  8  Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ;  in  whom,  though 
now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy  unspeak- 
able, and  full  of  glory :  9  Receiving  the  end  of  your  faith,  even 
the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

1  Jn.  5:  4  Whatsoever  is  born  of  God,  overcometh  the 
world :  and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even 
our  faith.  5  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he 
that  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ? 

186.  Evidence  of  faitL 

Jam.  2:14  What  doth  it  profit,  my  brethren,  though  a  man 
lay  he  hath  faith,  and  have  not  works?  can  faith  save  him? 

15  If  a  brother  or*  sister  be  naked,  and  destitute  of  daily  food, 

16  And  one  of  you  say  unto  them,  Depart  in  peace,  be  ye 
warmed  and  filled,  notwithstanding   ye   give   them  not  those 
things   which  are  needful  to  the   body:   what  doth  it  profit? 

17  Even  so  faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is  dead,  being  alone, 

18  Yea,  a  man  may  say,  Thou  hast  faith,  and  I  have  works  : 
shew  me  thy  faith  without  thy  works,  and  I  will  shew  thee 
my  faith  by  my  works.     [See  302,  602.] 

187    Strength  of  faith  required. 

Ep.  6:  10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
in  the  power  of  hi?  might.     11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of  God, 
12  133 


188,  189  FAITH. 

Contending  for  —  of  miracle 


that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil. 

12  For  we  wrestle  not   against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places. 

13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done 
all,  to  stand.     [See  712.] 

188.  Contending  for  the  faith  c.rt  //>/>////  d  ami  required. 

Jn.  18:  37  Jesus  answered,  To 'this  end  was  I  born,  and  for 
this  cause  came  I  into  the  world,  that  I  should  bear  witness 
unto  the  truth. 

Ac.  6:  9  There  arose  certain  of  the  synagogue,  which  is 
called  the  synagogue  of  the  Libertines,  and  Cyrenians,  and 
Alexandrians,  and  of  them  of  Cilicia,  and  of  Asia,  disputing 
with  Stephen.  10  And  they  were  not  able  to  resist  the  wis- 
dom and  the  spirit  by  which  he  spake.  —  9:  29  He  [Paul] 
spake  boldly  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  disputed 
•i<t  the  Grecians  :  but  they  went  about  to  slay  him.  — 17:  16 
While  Paul  waited  for  them  at  Athens,  his  spirit  was  stirred 
in  him,  when  he  saw  the  city  wholly  given  to  idolatry.  17 
Therefore  disputed  he  in  the  synagogue  with  the  Jews,  and 
with  the  devout  persons,  and  in  the  market  daily  with  them 
that  met  with  him.  — 19:  8  He  went  into  the  synagogue,  and 
spake  boldly  for  the  space  of  three  months,  disputing  and  per- 
suading the  things  concerning  the  kingdom  of  God.  9  But 
when  divers  were  hardened,  and  believed  not,  but  spake  evil 
of  that  way  before  the  multitude,  he  departed  from  them,  and 
separated  the  disciples,  disputing  daily  in  the  school  of  one 
Tyrannus.  10  And  this  continued  by  the  space  of  two  years; 
so  that  all  they  which  dwelt  in  Asia  heard  the  word  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  both  Jews  and  Greeks. 

Ph.  1:  27  Stand  fast  in  one  spirit,  with  one  mind  striving 
together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel. 

Jude  3  Earnestly  contend  for  the  faith  which  was  once 
delivered  unto  the  saints.  [See  458.] 

1&9.  Faith  of  miracles,  and  the  peculiar  promises  to  it. 

Mat.  14:  29  When  Peter  was  come  down  out  of  the  ship,  he 
walked  on  the  water  to  go  to  Jesus.  30  But  when  he  saw  the 
wind  boisterous,  he  was  afraid  ;  and  beginning  to  sink,  he  cried, 
saying,  Lord,  save  me.  31  And  immediately  Jesus  stretched 
forth  his  hand,  and  caught  him,  and  said  unto  him,  O  thou  of 
little  faith,  wherefore  didst  thou  doubt?  —  21:20  When  the 
disciples  saw  it.  they  marvelled,  saying,  How  soon  is  the  fig-tree 
134 


FAITH.  190,  191 

Of  Miracles  —  Spurious  Faith  and  Religion. 

withered  away !  21  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  If  ye  have  faith,  and  doubt  not,  ye  shall  not 
only  do  this  which  is  done  to  the  fig-tree,  but  also,  if  ye  shall 
say  unto  this  mountain,  Be  thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into 
the  sea ;  it  shall  be  done.  22  And  all  things  whatsoever  ye 
shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  ye  shall  receive. 

Mk.  11:  23  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  shall 
say  unto  this  mountain,  Be  thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into 
the  sea ;  and  shall  not  doubt  in  his  heart,  but  shall  believe 
that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come  to  pass ;  he  shall 
have  whatsoever  he  saith.  24  Therefore  I  say  unto  you, 
What  things  soever  ye  desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye 
receive  them,  and  ye  shall  have  them. —  1G:  17  These  signs 
shall  follow  them  that  believe :  In  my  name  shall  they  cast 
out  devils  ;  they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues :  1 8  They  shall 
take  up  serpents ;  and  if  they  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall 
not  hurt  them*;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall 
recover. 

Jn.  14:  12  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  believeth 
on  me,  the  works  that  I  do  shall  he  do  also ;  and  greater  works 
than  these  shall  he  do ;  because  I  go  unto  my  Father.  13  And 
whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that  will  I  do,  that  the 
Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son. 

Jam.  5:14  Is  any  sick  among  you  ?  let  him  call  for  the  elders 
of  the  church ;  and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him  with 
oil  in  the  name  of  the  Lord :  1 5  And  the  prayer  of  faith  shall 
save  the  sick,  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  him  up  ;  and  if  he  have 
committed  sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him.  [See  100.] 

190.  Was  the  faith  of  miracles  saviny  faith  ? 

Mat.  7:  22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils  ?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 
23  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew  you : 
depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity. 

1  Cor.  13:  1  Though  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and 
of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass, 
or  a  tinkling  cymbal.  2  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge  ;  and  though 
1  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have 
not  charity,  I  am  nothing. 

191.  Spurious  faith,  formalism,  and  seJjish  religion  common  and  ruinous  to 
the  soul. 

Ps.  106:  12  Then  believed  they  his  words;  they  sang  his 

135 


ii)l  FAITH. 

Spurious  Faith  and  Religion. 

praise.     13  They  soon  forgat  his  works,  they  waited  not  foi 
his  counsel. 

Is.  29:  13  This  people  draw  near  me  with  their  mouth,  and 
with  their  lips  do  honor  me,  but  have  removed  their  heart  far 
from  me,  and  their  fear  toward  me  is  taught  by  the  precept 
of  men.  —  58:  2  They  seek  me  daily,  and  delight  to  know  my 
ways,  as  a  nation  that  did  righteousness,  and  forsook  not  the 
ordinance  of  their  God :  they  ask  of  me  the  ordinances  of  jus- 
tice :  they  take  delight  in  approaching  to  God.  3  Wherefore 
have  we  fasted,  say  they,  and  thou  seest  not  ?  wherefore  have  we 
afflicted  our  soul,  and  thou  takest  no  knowledge  ? 

Jer.  3: 10  Her  treacherous  sister  Judah  hath  not  turned  unto 
me  with  her  whole  heart,  but  feignedly,  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  33:  31  They  come  unto  thee  as  the  people  comet  h,  and 
they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and  they  hear  thy  words,  but 
they  will  not  do  them:  for  with  their  mouth  they  shew  much 
love,  but  their  heart  goetli  after  their  covetousness. 

Mat.  13:  20  He  that  received  the  seed  into  stony  places,  the 
same  is  he  that  heareth  the  word,  and  anon  with  joy  receiveth 
it;  21  Yet  hath  lie  not  root  in  himself,  but  dureth  for  awhile: 
for  when  tribulation  or  pers<.*cution  ariseth  because  of  the  word, 
by  and  by  he  is  offended  — 15:  7  Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias 
prophesy  of  you,  saying,  8  This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me 
with  their  mouth,  and  honoreth  me  with  their  lips ;  but  their 
heart  is  far  from  me. 

Jn.  6:  26  Jesus  answered  them  and  said,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  .you,  Ye  seek  me,  not  because  ye  saw  the  miracles,  but 
because  ye  did  eat  of  the  loaves,  and  were  filled. 

Ac.  8:  13  Simon  himself  believed  also:  and  when  he  was 
baptized,  he  continued  with  Philip,  and  wondered,  beholding 
the  miracles  and  signs  which  were  done.  21  Thou  hast  neither 
part  nor  lot  in  this  matter:  for  thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the 
sight  of  God. 

Kom.  10:  2  I  bear  them  record  that  they  have  a  zeal  of  God, 
but  not  according  to  knowledge. 

1  Cor.  13:  1  Though  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of 
angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or 
a  tinkling  cymbal.  2  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge  ;  and  though 
I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not 
charity,  I  am  nothing.  3  And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods 
to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and 
have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing. 

Gal.  1:  13  Ye  have  heard  of  my  conversation  in  time  past 
m  the  Jews'  religion,  how  that  beyond  measure  I  persecuted 
136 


FASTING.  192,  193 


Directions  for  —  exemplified. 


the  church  of  God,  and  wasted  it ;  14  And  profited  in  the 
Jews'  religion  above  many  my  equals  in  mine  own  nation,  being 
more  exceedingly  zealous  of  the  traditions  of  my  fathers. — 5:  £ 
In  Jesus  Christ  neither  circumcision  availeth  any  thing,  nor 
uncircumcision  ;  but  faith  which  worketh  by  love. 

2  Tim.  3:  5  Having  a  form  of  godliness,  but  denying  the 
power  thereof:  from  such  turn  away. 

Jam.  2:  19  Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God;  thou  doest 
well :  the  devils  also  believe,  and  tremble. 

[See  194,  333,  411,  609,  6^3,  689,  702, 704.] 

FASTING. 

192.  Directions  for  fasting. 

Is.  58:  4  Behold,  ye  fast  for  strife  and  debate,  and  to  smite 
\vith  the  fist  of  wickedness :  ye  shall  not  fast  as  ye  do  this  day, 
to  make  your  voice  to  be  heard  on  high.  5  Is  it  such  a  fast 
that  I  have  chosen  ?  a  day  for  a  man  to  afflict  his  soul  ?  is  it 
to  bow  down  his  head  as  a  bulrush,  and  to  spread  sackcloth  and 
ashes  under  him  ?  wilt  thou  call  this  a  fast,  and  an  acceptable 
day  to  the  LORD  ?  6  Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ? 
to  loose  the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens, 
and  to  let  the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 
7  Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring 
the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ?  when  thou  seest  the 
naked,  that  thou  cover  him ;  and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself  from 
thine  own  flesh  ? 

Mat.  6:  16  When  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad 
countenance  :  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may 
appear  unto  men  to  fast.  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  They  have 
their  reward.  17  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine 
head,  and  wash  thy  face  ;  18  That  thou  appear  not  unto  men, 
to  fast,  but  unto  thy  Father,  which  is  in.  secret :  and  thy  Father, 
which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly. 

193.  Fasting  exemplified. 

Ezra  8:  21  Then  I  proclaimed  a  fast  there,  at  the  river  of 
Ahava,  that  we  might  afflict  ourselves  before  our  God,  to  seek 
of  him  a  right  way  for  us,  and  for  our  little  ones,  and  for  all 
our  substance.  22  For  I  was  ashamed  to  require  of  the  king 
a  band  of  soldiers  and  horsemen  to  help  us  against  the  enemy 
in  the  way :  because  we  had  spoken  unto  the  king,  saying,  The 
hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  for  good  that  seek  him  ;  but 
his  power  and  his  wrath  is  against  all  them  that  forsake  him* 

12*  137 


193  FASTING. 


Exemplified. 


23  So  we  fasted  and  besought  our  God  for  this  :  and  he  was 
entreated  of  us. 

Dan.  9:  3  I  set  my  face  unto  the  Lord  GOD,  to  seek  by 
prayer  and  supplications,  with  fasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes. 

Jonah  3:  5  So  the  people  of  Nineveh  believed  God,  and  pro- 
claimed a  fast,  and  put  on  sackcloth,  from  the  greatest  of  them 
even  to  the  least  of  them.  G  For  word  came  unto  the  king 
of  Nineveh,  and  he  arose  from  his  throne,  and  he  laid  his  robe 
from  him,  and  covered  him  with  sackcloth,  and  sat  in  ashes. 
7  And  he  caused  it  to  be  proclaimed  and  published  through 
Nineveh  by  the  decree  of  the  king  and  his  nobles,  saying,  Let 
neither  man  nor  beast,  herd  nor  flock,  taste,  any  thing :  let  them 
not  feed,  nor  drink  water :  8  But  let  man  and  beast  be  covered 
with  sackcloth,  and  cry  mightily  unto  God :  yea,  let  them  turn 
every  one  from  his  evil  way,  and  from  the  violence  that  is  in 
their  hands.  9  Who  can  tell  if  God  will  turn  and  repent,  and 
'turn  away  from  his  tierce  anger,  that  we  perish  not?  10  And  • 
God  saw  their  works,  that  they  turned  from  their  evil  way ;  and 
God  repented  of  the  evil  that  he  had  said  that  he  would  do 
unto  them ;  and  he  did  it- not. 

Mat.  4:  1  Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the 
wilderness,  to  be  tempted  of  the  devil.  2  And  when  he  had 
fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterwards  an 
hungered. 

Lk.  2:  36  There  was  one  Anna,  a  prophetess,  the  daughter 
of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser :  she  was  of  a  great  age,  and 
had  lived  with  an  husband  seven  years  from  her  virginity ;  37 
And  she  was  a  widow  of  about  fourscore  and  four  years,  which 
departed  not  from  the  temple,  but  served  God  with  fastings  and 
prayers  night  and  day. 

Ac.  10:  30  Cornelius  said,  Four  days  ago  I  was  fasting  unto 
this  hour ;  and  at  the  ninth  hour  I  prayed  in  my  house,  and 
behold,  a  man  stood  before  me  in  bright  clothing,  3 1  And  said, 
Cornelius,  thy  prayer  is  heard. —  13:  2  As  they  ministered  to 
the  Lord,  and  fasted,  the  Holy  Ghost  said,  Separate  me  Bar- 
nabas and  Saul,  for  the  work  whereunto  I  have  called  them. 
3  And  when  they  had  fasted  and  prayed,  and  laid  their  liands 
on  them,  they  sent  them  away. —  14:  23  When  they  had 
ordained  them  elders  in  every  church,  and  had  prayed  with 
fasting,  they  commended  them  to  the  Lord. 

2  Cor.  6:  5  In  labors,  in  watchings,  in  fastings.  — 11:  27  In 
weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings  often,  in  hunger  and 
thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold  and  nakedness.  28  Besides 
those  things  that  are  without,  that  which  corneth  upon  me  daily, 
the  care  of  all  the  churches. 
138 


FASTING FEMALES.  194,195 

Spurious  Fasting  —  Female  industry. 

194.  Spurious  fasting. 

Is.  58:  3  Wherefore  have  we  fasted,  say  they,  and  thou  seest 
not  ?  wherefore  have  we  afflicted  our  soul,  and  thou  takest  no 
knowledge  ?  Behold,  in  the  day  of  your  fast  ye  find  pleasure, 
and  exact  all  your  labors.  4  Behold,  ye  fast  for  strife  and 
debate,  and  to  smite  with  the  fist  of  wickedness :  ye  shall  not 
fast  as  ye  do  this  day,  to  make  your  voice  to  be  heard  on  high. 
5  Is  it  such  a  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  a  day  for  a  man  to  afflict 
his  soul  ?  is  it  to  bow  down  his  head  as  a  bulrush,  and  to.  spread 
sackcloth  and  ashes  under  him  ?  wilt  thou  call  this  a  fast,  and 
an  acceptable  day  to  the  LORD  ? 

Zee.  7:  5  Speak  unto  all  the  people  of  the  land,  and  to  the 

priests,  saying,  When  ye  fasted  and  mourned  in  the  fifth  and 

seventh  month,  even  those  seventy  years,  did  ye  at  all  fast  unto 

me,  even  to  me  ?     6  And  when  ye  did  eat,  and  when  ye  did 

.drink,  did  not  ye  eat  for  yourselves,  and  drink  for  yourselves? 

Lk.  18:  .11  The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with  him- 
self, God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other  men  are,  extor- 
tioners, unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  publican.  121  fast 
twice  in  the  week,  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess. 

[See  191,  411,  609,  623,  689.] 

FEMALES. 

195.  Female  industry  and  entcrprize. 

Pr.  31:13  She  seeketh  wool,  and  flax,  and  worketh  willingly 
with  her  hands.  14  She  is  like  the  merchants'  ships ;  she 
bringeth  her  food  from  afar.  15  She  riseth  also  while  it  is  yet 
night,  and  giveth  meat  to  her  household,  and  a  portion  to  her 
maidens.  1 6  She  considereth  a  field,  and  buyeth  it :  with  the 
fruit  of  her  hands  she  planteth  a  vineyard.  17  She  girdetli 
her  loins  with  strength,  and  strengthened!  her  arms.  18  She 
perceiveth  that  her  merchandize  is  good:  her  candle  goeth  not 
out  by  night.  19  She  layeth  her  hands  to  the  spindle,  and  her 
hands  hold  the  distaff.  21  She  is  not  afraid  of  the  snow  for 
her  household :  for  all  her  household  are  clothed  with  scarlet. 
22  She  maketh  herself  coverings  of  tapestry ;  her  clothing  is 
silk  and  purple.  23  Her  husband  is  known  in.  the  gates,  when 
he  sitteth  among  the  elders  of  the  land.  24  She  maketh  fine 
linen,  and  selleth  it ;  and  delivereth  girdles  unto  .the  merchant. 
25  Strength  and  honor  are  her  clothing ;  and  she  shall  rejoice 
in  time  to  come. 

Ac.  9:  39  And  all  the  widows  stood  by  him  weeping,  and 
jilxewing  the  coats  and  garments  which  Dorcas  made,  while  she 
was  with  them. 

139 


196,  197  FEMALES. 


Female  sympathy  —  Subordination. 


196.  Female  piety,  sympathy,  and  kindness. 

Pr.  31:  20  She  stretcheth  out  her  hand  to  the  poor ;  yea,  she 
reacheth  forth  her  hands  to  the  needy.  26  She  openeth  her 
mouth  with  wisdom  ;  and  in  her  tongue  is  the  law  of  kindness. 
27  She  lopketh  well  to  the  ways  of  her  household,  and  eateth 
not  the  bread  of  idleness.  28  Her  children  arise  up,  and  call 
her  blessed ;  her  husband  also,  and  he  praiseth  her. 

Mat.  27:  55  Many  women  were  there  (beholding  afar  off) 
which  followed  Jesus  from  Galilee,  ministering  unto  him:  56 
Among  which  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the  mother  of 
James  and  Joses,  and  the  mother  of  Zebedee's  children. 

Mk.  1 2:  43  He  called  unto  him  his  disciples,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  That  this  poor  widow  hath  cast 
more  in,  than  all  they  which  have  cast  into  the  treasury.  44 
For  all  they  did  cast  in  of  their  abundance :  but  she  of  her  want 
did  cast  in  all  that  she  had,  even  all  her  living. 

Lk.  24:  1  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  very  early  in  the 
morning,  they  came  unto  the  sepulchre,  bringing  the  spices 
which  they  had  prepared,  and  certain  others  with  them.  10  It 
was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Joanna,  and  Mary  the  mother  of 
James,  and  other  women  that  were  with  them. 

197    Female  subordination  and  speaking. 

Gen.  3:16  Thy  desire  shall  be  to  thy  husband,  and  he  shall 
rule  over  thee. 

Num.  30:  13  Every  vow,  and  every  binding  oath  to  afflict 
the  soul,  her  husband  may  establish  it,  or  her  husband  may 
make  it  void. 

1  Cor.  11:  3  I  would  have  you  know,  that  the  head  of  every 
man  is  Christ ;  and  the  head  of  the  woman  is  the  man  ;  and  the 
head  of  Christ  is  God.  4  Every  man  praying  or  prophesying, 
having  his  head  covered,  dishonored!  his  head.  5  But  every 
woman  that  prayeth  or  prophesieth  with  her  head  uncovered, 
dishonoreth  her  head :  for  that  is  even  all  one  as  if  she  were 
shaven.  6  For  if  the  woman  be  not  covered,  let  her  also  be 
shorn :  but  if  it  be  a  shame  for  a  woman  to  be  shorn  or  shaven, 
let  her  be  covered.  7  For  a  man  indeed  ought  not  to  cover 
his  head,  forasmuch  as  he  is  the  image  and  glory  of  God :  but 
the  woman  is  the  glory  of  the  man.  8  For  the  man  is  not  of 
the  woman,  but  the  woman  of  the  man.  9  Neither  was  the 
man  created  for  the  woman,  but  the  woman  for  the  man.  13 
Judge  in  yourselves :  Is  it  comely  that  a  woman  pray  unto  God 
uncovered?  14  Doth  not  even  nature  itself  teach  you,  that 
if  a  man  have  long  hair,  it  is  a  shame  unto  him?  15  But 
if  a  woman  have  long  hair,  it  is  a  glory  to  her :  for  her  hair  is 
140 


FEMALES FLATTERY.  198 

Female  Subordination  —  Flattery  Common  and  Dangerous. 

given  her  for  a  covering.  — 14:  34  Let  your  women  keep 
silence  in  the  churches ;  for  it  is  not  permitted  unto  them  to 
speak :  but  they  are  commanded  to  be  under  obedience,  as  also 
saith  the  law.  35  And  if  they  will  learn  any  thing,  let  them 
ask  their  husbands  at  home ;  for  it  is  a  shame  for  women  to 
speak  in  the  church. 

Eph.  5:  22  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  hus- 
bands, as  unto  the  Lord.  23  For  the  husband  is  the  head  of 
the  wife,  even  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church :  and  he  is 
the  Saviour  of  the  body.  24  Therefore  as  the  church  is 
subject  unto  Christ,  so  let  the  wives  be  to  their  own  husbands 
in  every  thing. 

Col.  3:  18  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands, 
as  it  is  fit  in  the  Lord. 

1  Tim.  2:11  Let  the  woman  learn  in  silence  with  all  sub- 
jection. 12  But  I  suffer  not  a  woman  to  teach,  nor  to  usurp 
authority  over  the  man,  but  to  be  in  silence.  13  For  Adam 
was  first  formed,  then  Eve. 

1  Pet.  3:  1  Likewise,  ye  wives,  be  in  subjection  to  your  own 
husbands ;  that,  if  any  obey  not  the  word,  they  also  may 
without  the  word  be  won  by  the  conversation  of  the  wives ; 
2  While  they  behold  your  chaste  conversation  coupled  with 
fear.  6  Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him  lord : 
whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and  are  not 
afraid  with  any  amazement.  7  Likewise,  ye  husbands,  dwell 
with  them  according  to  knowledge,  giving  honor  unto  the  wife, 
as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  being  heirs  together  of  the 
grace  of  life ;  that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered.  [See  425.] 

FLATTERY. 

198.  Flattery  a  common  and  dangerous  sin. 

Job  17:  5  He  that  speaketh  flattery  to  his  friends,  even  the 
eyes  of  his  children  shall  fail.  32:  21  Let  me  not,  I  pray  you, 
accept  any  man's  person,  neither  let  me  give  flattering  titles 
unto  man.  22  For  I  know  not  to  give  flattering  titles;  in  so 
doing  my  Maker  would  soon  take  me  away. 

Ps.  12: 3  The  LORD  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things. 

Pr.  20:  19  He  that  goeth  about  as  a  tale-bearer  revealeth 
secrets  :  therefore  meddle  not  with  him  that  flattereth  with  his 
lips. — 24:  24  He  that  saith  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  art  right- 
eous ;  him  shall  the  people  curse,  nations  shall  abhor  him. 
26:  28  A  lying  tongue hateth  those  that  are  afflicted  by  it;  and 
a  flattering  mouth  worketh  ruin. — 28:  23  He  that  rebuketh  a 
man,  afterwards  shall  find  rncre  favor  than  he  that  flattereth 

141 


199  FOOD. 

Directions  for  foo.1— Gluttony. 

with  the  tongue. —  29:  5  A  man  that  flattereth  his  neighbor 
spreadeth  a  net  for  his  feet.     [See  474-5, 702, 728.] 

FOOD. 
199,  Instructions  respecting  food — gluttony  reproved. 

Gen.  1:  29  God  said,  Behold,  I  have  given  you  every  herb 
bearing  seed,  which  is  upon  the  face  of  all  the  earth,  and 
every  tree,  in  the  which  is  the  fruit  of  a  tree  yielding  seed ;  to 
you  it  shall  be  for  meet.  —  9:  3  Every  moving  thing  that  liveth 
shall  be  meat  for  you ;  even  as  the  green  herb  have  I  given 
you  all  things.  4  But  flesh  with  the  life  thereof,  ivhich  is  the 
blood  thereof,  shall  ye  not  eat. 

Dt.  21:  20  This  our  son  is  stubborn  and  rebellious,  he  will 
not  obey  our  voice;  he  is  a  glutton,  and  a  drunkard.  21  And 
all  the  men  of  his  city  shall  stone  him  with  stones,  that  he  die. 

Pr.  23: 1  When  thou  sittest  to  eat  with  a  ruler,  consider  dili- 
gently what  is  before  thee :  2  And  put  a  knife  to  thy  throat, 
if  thou  be  a  man  given  to  appetite.  3  Be  not  desirous  of  his 
dainties :  for  they  are  deceitful  meat.  20  Be  not  among  wine- 
bibbers;  among  riotous  eaters  of  flesh :  21  For  the  drunkard 
and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  poverty :  and  drowsiness  shall 
clothe  a  man  with  rags. 

Dan.  1:  12  Prove  thy  servants,  I  beseech  thee,  ten  days;  and 
let  them  give  us  pulse  to  eat,  and  water  to  drink.  15  And  at 
the  end  of  ten  days  their  countenances  appeared  fairer  and 
fatter  in  flesh  than  all  .the  children  which  did  eat  the  portion 
of  the  king's  meat. 

Mat.  G:  3 1  Take  no  thought,  saying,  What  shall  we  eat  ?  or, 
what"  shall  we  drink  ?  or,  wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed  ? 

32  (For  after  ail  these  things  do  the  Gentiles  seek)  for  your 
heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things. 

33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and   his  righteous- 
ness, and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

Lk.  16:  19  There  was  a  certain  man,  which  was  clothed  in 
purple  and  fine  linen  and  fared  sumptuously  every  day :  25 
But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  life-time 
receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things : 
but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. — 21:  34  And 
take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at  any  time  your  hearts  be  over* 
charged  with  surfeiting  and  drunkenness,  and  cares  of  this  life, 
and  so  that  day  come  upon  you  unawares. 

Rom.  14:  21  It  is  good  neither  to  eat   flesh,  nor  to  drini 
wine,  nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offend 
ed,  or  is  made  weak. 
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A  looking-glass. 


1  Cor.  8:  13  If  meat  make  my  brother  to  offend,  I  will  ea>. 
no  flesh  while  the  world  standeth,  lest  I  make  my  brother  to 
offend. 

1  Tim.  4:  3  Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain 
from  meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with  thanks 
giving  of  them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth.  [368,  721.] 

FOOLS. 
200.  Who  uiv  fools?  [A  looking-glass.] 

1.  Atheists. 

Pa,  14:  1  The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God 
94:  6  They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  murder  tho 
fatherless.  7  Yet  they  say,  The  LORD  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it.  8  Understand,  ye  brutish 
among  the  people  :  and  ye  fools,  when  will  ye  be  wise.  [See  22.] 

2.  Blabbers. 

Pr.  13:  16  Every  prudent  man  dealeth  with  knowledge;  but 
a  fool  layeth  open  his  folly.  — 14:  33  Wisdom  resteth  in  the 
heart  of  him  that  hath  understanding :  but  thai  which  is  in  the 
midst  of  fools  is  made  known.  —  18:  7  'A  fool's  mouth  is  his  de- 
struction, and  his  lips  are  the  snare  of  his  soul. — 29:  11  A  fool 
uttereth  all  his  mind :  but  a  wise  man  keepeth  it  in  till  after- 
wards. 20  Seest  thou  a  man  that  is  hasty  in  his  words  ?  there 
is  more  hope  of  a  fool  than  of  him.  [See  729.] 

3.  Blasphemers. 

Ps.  74:  18  The  foolish  people  have  blasphemed  thy  name. 
22  Arise,  O  God,  plead  thine  own  cause :  remember  how  the 
foolish  man  reproacheth  thee  daily.  [See  718.] 

4.  Boasters. 

Rom.  1:  22  Professing  themselves  to  be  wise,  they  became 
fools.  [See  703.] 

5.  Children,  disobedient. 

Pr.  15:  5  A  fool  despiseth  his  father's  instruction.  20  A 
wise  son  maketh  a  glad -father :  but  a  foolish  man  despiseth  his 
mother.  —  22: 15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a  child ; 
but  the  rod  of  correction  shall  drive  it  far  from  him.  [See  54.] 

6.  Deceivers — self-deceivers — hypocrites. 

Pr.  12:  15  The  way  of  a  fool  is  right  in  his  own  eyes :  but 
he  that  hearkenethunto  counsel  is  wise.  —  14:  8  The  wisdom  of 
the  prudent  is  to  understand  his  way :  but  the  folly  of  fools  is 
deceit.  —  26:  12  Seest  thou  a  man  wise  in  his  own  conceit? 
there  is  more  hope  of  a  fool  than  of  him.  —  28:  26  He  that 
trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a  fool. 

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200  FOOLS. 

A  loolvirig-glass. 


Lk.  11:  39  The  Lord  said  unto  him,  Now  do  ye  Pharisees 
make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cup  and  the  platter ;  but  your 
inward  part  is  full  of  ravening  and  wickedness.  40  Te  fools, 
did  not  he  that  made  that  which  is  without,  make  that  which  is 
within  also? 

Tit  3: 3  We  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobedient, 
deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in  malice 
and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another.  [See  702.] 

7.  Obstinate  offenders. 

Dt.  52:  5  They  have  corrupted  themselves,  their  spot  is  not 
ike  spot  of  his  children :  they  are  a  perverse  and  crooked  gen- 
eration. 6  Do  ye  thus  requite  the  LOUD,  O  foolish  people  and 
unwise  ?  is  not  he  thy  father  that  hath  bought  thee  ?  hath  he 
not  made  thee  and  established  thee  ? 

Pr.  13:  19  It  is  abomination  to  fools  to  depart  from  evil. — 
27:  22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a  fool  in  a  mortar  among 
wheat  with  a  pestle,  yet  will  not  his  foolishness  depart  from 
him.  [See  488.] 

8.  Drunkards. 

Pr.  20: 1  Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging :  and 
whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise. 

9.  Gossips. 

Pr.  10:  8  The  wise  in  heart  will  receive  commandments: 
but  a  prating  fool  shall  fall.  — 15:2  The  tongue  of  the  wise 
useth  knowledge  aright :  but  the  mouth  of  fools  poureth  out 
foolishness.  —  18:7  A  fool's  mouth  is  his  destruction,  and  his 
lips  are  the  snare  of  his  soul. 

EC.  5:  3  A  fool's  voice  is  known  by  multitude  of  words. — 
10: 1 2  The  words  of  a  wise  man's  moutli  are  gracious ;  but  the  lips 
of  a  fool  will  swallow  up  himself.  13  The  beginning  of  the 
words  of  Ins  mouth  is  foolishness :  and  the  end  of  his  talk  is 
mischievous  madness.  14  A  fool  also  is  fuh1  of  words. 

[See  729.] 

10.  Ignoramuses. 

Ps.  92:  5  O  LORD,  how  great  are  thy  works !  and  thy 
thoughts  are  very  deep.  6  A  brutish  man  knoweth  not; 
neither  doth  a  fool  understand  this. 

Pr.  1:  7  Fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction.  22  How 
long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity  ?  and  the  scorners 
delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate  knowledge? — 15:  14 
The  heart  of  him  that  hath  understanding  seeketh  knowledge  : 
but  the  mouth  of  fools  feedeth  on  foolishness.  —  1 8:  2  A  fool 
hath  no  delight  in  understanding,  but  that  his  heart  may  dis- 
cover itself.  [See  363.] 
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FOOLS.  200 

A  looking-glass. 


11.  Knaves. 

Jer.  17: 11  As  the  partridge  sitteth  on  eggs,  and  hatcheth  them 
aot ;  so  he  that  getteth  riches  and  not  by  right,  shall  leave  them 
in  the  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a  fool. 

12.  Liocrtmei 

Pr.  7:  6  At  the  window  of  my  house  I  looked  through  my 
casement,  7  And  behold  among  the  simple  ones,  I  discerned 
among  the  youths,  a  young  man  void  of  understanding,  8  Pas- 
sing through  the  street  near  her  corner ;  and  he  went  the  way 
to  her  house,  9  In  the  twilight,  in  the  evening,  in  the  black 
and  dark  night :  22  He  goeth  after  her  straightway,  as  an  ox 
goeth  to  the  slaughter,  or  as  a  fool  to  the  correction  t)f  the 
stocks ;  23  Till  a  dart  strike  through  his  liver ;  as  a  bird  hast- 
ethto  the  snare,  and  knoweth  not  that  it  is  for  his  life.  [See  405.1 

13.  Meddlers. 

Pr.  20:  3  It  is  an  honor  for  a  man  to  cease  from  strife ;  but 
every  fool  will  be  meddling. 

14.  Misers. 

Pr.  1:  32  The  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them, 
and  the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

Lk.  12:19  I  will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods 
laid  up  for  many  years ;  take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be 
merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  JT/iou  fool,  this  night  thy 
soul  shall  be  required  of  thee :  then  whose  shall  those  things 
be  which  thou  hast  provided?  21  So  is  he  that  layeth  up 
treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God.  [See  625-6.] 

15.  Mockers. 

Pr.  14:  9  Fools  make  a  mock  at  sin. 

16.  Rovers. 

Pr.  17:  24  Wisdom  is  before  him  that  hath  understanding ; 
but  the  eyes  of  a  fool  are  in  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

17.  Slanderers. 

Pr.  10:  18  He  that  hideth  hacred  with  lying  lips,  and  he  that 
uttereth  a  slander,  is  a  fool. 

18.  Sots. 

Pr.  17: 16  Wherefore  is  there  a  price  in  the  hand  of  a  fool 
to  get  wisdom,  seeing  he  hath  no  heart  to  it  ? 

Jer.  4:  22  My  people  is  foolish,  they  have  not  known  me ; 
they  are  sottish  children,  and  they  have  none  understanding1, 
they  are  wise  to  do  evil,  but  to  do  good  they  have  no  knowledge 

[See  693.] 

19.  Spendthrifts. 

Pr.  21:  20    There  is  treasure  to  be  desired,  and  oil  in  the 
dwelling  of  the  wise ;  but  a  foolish  man  spendeth  it  up. 
13  Xl'45 


201  FORBEARANCE. 


Required  and  conimeuded. 


20.  Sportsmen, 

Pr.  10:  23  It  is  as  sport  to  a  fool  to  do  mischief. 

EC.  7:  4   The  heart  of   fools   is  in  the   house  of   mirth. 

[See  479.] 

21.  Warriors. 

Job  5:  2  Wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth 
the  silly  one. 

Pr.  12:  16  A  fool's  wrath  is  presently  known:  but  a  pru- 
dent man  covereth  shame. —  14:  16  The  fool  rageth,  and  is 
confident.  — 18:  6  A  fool's  lips  enter  into  contention,  and  hia 
mouth  calleth  for  strokes.  —  20:  3  It  is  an  honor  for  a  man 
to  cease  from  strife :  but  every  fool  will  be  meddling.  —  27:  3 
A  stone  is  heavy,  and  the  sand  weighty :  but  a  fool's  wrath  u 
heavier  than  them  both. 

EC,  7:  9  Anger  resteth  in  the  bosom  o£  fools.     [See  735.] 

FORBEARANCE. 

201.  Forbearance  required  and  commended. 

Pr.  19:  11  The  discretion  of  a  man  deferreth  his  anger 
and  it  is  his  glory  to  pass  over  a  transgression. 

1  Cor.  13:  4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind ;  charity 
envieth  not ;  charity  vauhteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up^  5 
Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not 
easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil :  7  Beareth  all  things,  be- 
lieveth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

Ep.  4:  1  I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love. 

1  Pet.  2:  18  Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters,  with  all 
fear ;  not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward. 
19  For  this  is  thankworthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  20  For  what  glory 
is  it,  if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it 
patiently?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take  it 
patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God.  21  For  even  hereunto 
were  ye  called :  because  Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us 
an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his  steps.  23  Who,  when 
be  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again ;  when  he  suffered,  he  threat- 
ened not  ;*  but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righ- 
teously. —  3:  8  Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compas- 
sion one  of  another  ;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous : 
9  Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing :  but  con- 
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FORGIVENESS.  202,  203 


Forbearance  abused  —  Forgiveness  required. 


trariwise,  blessing ;  knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that 
ye  should  inherit  a  blessing. 

[See  203,  437—9,  498,  499,  737.] 

202.  Sinners  abuse  forbearance. 

EC.  8:  1 1  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  exe- 
cuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

FORGIVENESS. 

203.  Duty  to  forgive,  as  tee  Jiope  to  be  forgiven  —  Tlireats  to  the  implacable. 

Mat.  6:  12  Forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debt- 
ors. 14  For,  if  ye  forgive  men  their  trespasses,  your  heav- 
enly Father  will  also  forgive  you  :  15  But  if  ye  forgive  not 
men  their  trespasses,  neither  will  your  Father  forgive  your 
trespasses. — 18:  21  Then  came  Peter  to  him,  and  said,  Lord, 
how  oft  shall  my  brother  sin  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him  ? 
till  seven  times  ?  22  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  say  not  unto  thee, 
Until  seven  times :  but,  Until  seventy  times  seven.  27  Then 
the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved  with  compassion,  and 
loosed  him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt.  28  But  the  same  ser- 
vant went  out,  and  found  one  of  his  fellow-servants,  which 
owed  him  an  hundred  pence :  and  he  laid  hands  on  him,  and 
took  him  by  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that  thou  owest.  29 
And  his  fellow-servant  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  besought  him, 
saying,  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  30 
And  he  would  not ;  but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison,  till  he 
should  pay  the  debt.  32  Then  his  lord,  after  that  he  had 
called  him,  said  unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  servant,  I  forgave 
thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou  desiredst  me :  .33  Shouldest 
not  thou  also  have  had  compassion  on  thy  fellow-servant,  even 
as  I  had  pity  on  thee  ?  34  And  his  lord* was  wroth,  and  de- 
livered him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay  all  that  was 
due  unto  him.  35  So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do 
also  unto  you,  if  ye  from  your  hearts  forgive  not  every  one  his 
brother  their  trespasses. 

Mk.  11:  25  When  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have 
aught  against  any :  that  your  Father  also  which  is  in  heaven 
may  forgive  you  your  trespasses.  26  But  if  ye  do  not  forgive, 
neither  will  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive  your  tres- 
passes. 

Lk.  6:  37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged :  condemn 
not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned :  forgive,  and  ye  shall  be 
forgiven.  — 17:3  Take  heed  to  yourselves:  If  thy  brother 

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204,  205  FRIENDSHIP. 


True  Friendship  —  Spurious  Friendship. 


trespass  against  thee,  rebuke  him ;  and  if  he  repent,  forgive 
him.  4  And  if  he  trespass  against  thee  seven  times  in  a  day, 
and  seven  times  in  a  day  turn  again  to  thee,  saying,  I  repent ; 
thou  shalt  forgive  him. 

Ep.  4:  32  Be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted,  forgiv- 
ing one  another,  even  as  God,  for  Christ's  sake,  hath  forgiven 
you. 

Col.  3:  12  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and 
beloved,  bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind, 
meekness,  long-suffering ;  13  Forbearing  one  another,  and 
forgiving  one  another,  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any . 
even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 

[See  62,  539,  737.] 

N.  B.  —  For  Divine  Forgiveness,  see  583. 

FRIENDSHIP. 

204.  True  friendship  desirable  —  how  to  make  friends. 

2  S.  1:  26  I  am  distressed  for  thee,  my  brother  Jonathan: 
very  pleasant  hast  thou  been  unto  me :  thy  love  to  me  was 
wonderful,  passing  the  love  of  women. 

Pr.  17:  17  A  friend  loveth  at  all  times,  and  a  brother  is 
born  for  adversity.  —  18:  24  A  man  that  hath  friends  must 
show  himself  friendly :  and  there  is  a  friend  that  sticketh  closer 
than  a  brother.  — 19:  6  Many  will  entreat  the  favor  of  the 
prince  :  and  every  man  is  a  friend  to  him  that  giveth  gifts.  — 
27:  9  Ointment  and  perfume  rejoice  the  heart :  so  doth  the 
sweetness  of  a  man's  friend  by  hearty  counsel.  [See  737.] 

205.  Spurious  friendship  —  Ingratitude. 

Job  19:  14  My  kinsfolk  have  failed,  and  my  familiar  friends 
have  forgotten  me.  1 9  All  my  inward  friends  abhorred  me : 
and  they  whom  I  loved  are  turned  against  me. 

Ps.  38:  1 1  My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  my 
sore;  and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar  off.  —  55:  12  It  was  not  an 
enemy  that  reproached  me ;  then  I  could  have  borne  it : 
neither  was  it  he  that  hated  me  that  did  magnify  himself  against 
me ;  then  I  would  have  hid  myself  from  him :  13  But  it  was 
thou,  a  man  mine  equal,  my  guide  and  mine  acquaintance.  14 
We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  unto  the  house  of 
God  in  company. 

Mat.  26:  56  Then  all  the  disciples  forsook  him,  and  fled. 

2  Tim.  4:  16  At  my  first  answer  no  man  stood  with  me,  but 
all  men  forsook  me :  I  pray  God  that  it  may  not  be  laid  to 
their  charge.     [See  701.] 
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GOD.  206—208 


How  made  known  —  a  moral  agent. 


GOD. 

206.  Have  mankind  any  intuitive  knowledge  of  God  ? 

Job  32:  8  There  is  a  spirit  in  man :  and  the  inspiration  of 
the  Almighty  giveth  them  understanding. 

Ac.  1 7:  28  In  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being ; 
as  certain  also  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  For  we  are  also 
his  offspring.  29  Forasmuch  then  as  we  are  the  offspring  of 
God,  we  ought  not  to  think  that  the  Godhead  is  like  unto 
gold,  or  silver,  or  stone,  graven  by  art  and  man's  device. 

Rom.  1:  19  Because  that  which  may  be  known  of  God  is 
manifest  in  them ;  for  God  hath  shewed  it  unto  them.  —  2:  14 
When  the  Gentiles,  which  have  not  the  law,  do  by  nature  the 
things  contained  in  the  law,  these  having  not  the  law,  are  a  law 
unto  themselves.  15  Which  shew  the  work  of  the  law  writ- 
ten in  their  hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing  witness,  and 
their  thoughts  the  mean  while  accusing,  or  else  excusing  one 
another.  [See  394.] 

207.  God  made  known  by  his  works. 

Ps.  19:  1  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the 
firmament  sheweth  his  handy  work.  2  Day  unto  day  uttereth 
speech,  and  night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge.  —  75:  1 
Unto  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto  thee  do  we  give 
thanks :  for  that  thy  name  is  near,  thy  wondrous  works  de- 
clare. 

Ac.  14:  17  He  left  not  himself  without  witness,  in  that  he 
did  good,  and  gave  us  rain  from  heaven,  and  fruitful  seasons, 
filling  our  hearts  with  food  and  gladness. 

Rom.  1:  20  For  the  invisible  things  of  him  from  the  crea- 
tion of  the  world  are  clearly  seen,  being  understood  by  the 
things  that  are  made,  even  his  eternal  power  and  Godhead ;  so 
that  they  are  without  excuse.  — 11:  36  Of  him,  and  through 
him,  and  to  him  are  all  things :  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever. 

Heb.  3:  4  Every  house  is  builded  by  some  man;  but  he  that 
built  all  things  is  God.  Ps.  916. 

208.  God,  a  moral  agent,  with  affections  and  passions, 

Gen.  6:  6  It  repented  the.  Lord  that  he  had  made  man  on 
the  earth,  and  it  grieved  him  at  his  heart. 

Ps.  7:  11  God  is  angry  with  the  wicked  every  day.  —  103:  13 
As  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that 

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209  GOD. 

Ills  chief  end.  —  His  regard  for  himself. 

fear  hiin.  —  147:  11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that 
fear  him. 

Hos.  11:  8  How  shall  I  give  thee  up,  Ephraim?  how  shall 
I  deliver  thee,  Israel?  how  shall  I  make  thee  as  Admah?  how 
shall  I  set  thee  as  Zeboim  ?  mine  heart  is  turned  within  me, 
my  repentings  are  kindled  together.. 

Zep.  3:  17  The  LORD  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  is 
mighty ;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy :  he 
will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

Mat.  3:  17  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well 
pleased. 

1  Jn.  4:  8  God  is  love.     [See  223,  230,  238.] 

209.   God's  chief  end — his  regard  for  himself. 

Ps.  106:  8  He  saved  them  for  his  name's  sake,  that  he 
might  make  his  mighty  power  to  be  known. 

Pr.  16:4  The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  himself :  yea, 
even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of  evil. 

Is.  42:  8  I  am  the  Lord :  that  is  my  name :  and  my  glory 
will  I  not  give  to  another,  neither  my  praise  to  graven  images. 
—  43:  7  Even  every  one  that  is  called  by  my  name ;  for  I 
have  created  him  for  my  glory,  I  have  formed  him :  yea,  I 
have  made  him.  21  This  people  have  I  formed  for  myself; 
they  shall  shew  forth  my  praise.  —  48:  1 1  For  mine  own  sake, 
even  for  mine  own  sake,  will  I  do  it :  for  how  should  my  name 
be  polluted  ?  and  I  will  not  give  my  glory  unto  another. 

Ezk.  20:  9  I  wrought  for  my  name's  sake,  that  it  should  not 
be  polluted  before  the  heathen.  —  36:  32  Not  for  your  sakes 
do  I  this,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  be'  it  known  unto  you :  be 
ashamed  and  confounded  for  your  own  ways,  O  house  of 
Israel. 

1  Cor.  15:  28  When  ah1  things  shall  be  subdued  unto  him, 
then  shall  the  Son  also  himself  be  subject  unto  him  that  put 
all  things  under  him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all. 

Col.  1:  16  All  things  were  created  by  him  and  for  him. 

Rev.  4:  1 1  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power :  for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  for  thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  they  created.  [See  276 — 7,  570.] 
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GOD'S    MODE    OF    EXISTENCE.  210,  211 

Ills  Unity  —  Trinity  of  Persons. 


GOD'S  MODE   OF  EXISTENCE. 

210.  Divine  unity,  or  only  one  true  God. 

Dt.  4:  35  The  Lord  he  is  God :  there  is  none  else  beside 
him.  [39.]  —  6:  4  The  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord.  —  32:  39 
See  now -that  I,  even  I  am' he,  and  there  is  no  god 'with  me. 

2  S.  7:  22  There  is  none  like  thee,  neither  is  there  any  God 
beside  thee. 

2  K.  19:  15  Thou  art  the  God,  even  thou  alone,  of  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth. 

Neh.  9:  6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone. 

Is.  44:  G  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  King  of  Israel,  and  his 
Redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts ;  I  am  the  first  and  I  am  the  last ; 
and  besides  me  there  is  no  God.  8  Is  there  a  God  besides 
me  ?  Yea,  there  is  no  God  ;  I  know  not  any.  —  45:  5  I 
am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  God  besides 
me. 

JR.  17:  3  This  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee  the 
only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ  whom  thou  hast  sent. 

1  Cor.  8:  6  To  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the  Father,  of  whom 
are  all  things,  and  we  in  him. 

1  Tim.  1: 17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory^  for  ever  and  ever. 

Jam.  2:  19  Thou  belie  vest  that  there  is  one  God ;  thou  doest 
well. 

211.  Are  there  more  persons  than  one  in  the  Godhead? 

Gen.  1:  26  And  God  said,  Let  us  make  man  in  our  image, 
after  our  likeness.  Gen.  3:  22,  and  11:  7,  Is.  6:  8. 

Dan.  4:  1 7  This  matter  is  by  the  decree  of  the  watchers, 
and  the  demand  by  the  word  of  the  holy  ones. 

"Mat.  28:  19  Teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

2  Cor.  13:  14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all.     Amen. 

Ep.  2:  18  Through  him  we  both  have  access  by  one  Spirit 
unto  the  Father.  1  Pet.  1:  2. 

1  Jn.  5:  7  There  are  throe  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost :  and  these  three  arc 
one.  [See  75—6,  346,] 

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GOI/3    NATURAL    ATTi:T3UTES. 


Eternity  of  God  —  Foreknowledge  —  Greatness  and  Majesty. 

GOD'S  NATUKAL  ATTRIBUTEa 

212.  Eternity  of  God. 

Dt.  33:  27  The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge, 

Ps.  90:  2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  \vorldr  even  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting,  thou  art  God.  —  93:  2  Thy  throne  is 
established  of  old:  thou  art  from  everlasting.  —  102:  27  Thou 
art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 

Is.  44:  6  Thus  saith  the  LORD  the  King  of  Israel,  and  his 
Redeemer  the  LORD  of  hosts  ;  I  am  the  first,  and  I  am  the 
last,  and  besides  me  there  is  no  God.  —  57:  15  Thus  saith  the 
high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth  eternity,  whose  name  is 
Holy. 

Hab.-l:  12  Art  thou  not  from  everlasting,  O  LORD  my 
God,  mine  Holy  One  ? 

1  Tim.  1:17  Unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the 
only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever  —  6:  15 
Which  in  his  times  he  shall  shew,  who  is  the  blessed  and  only 
Potentate,  the  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords;  16  Who 
only  hath  immortality.  [See  76,(3.)] 

213.  Foreknowledge  of  God. 

Is.  46:  9  Remember  the  former  things  of  old  :  for  I  am  God, 
and  there  is  none  else;  lam  God,  and  there  is  none  like  me, 
10  Declaring  the  end  from  the  beginning,  and  from  ancient 
times  the  things  that  are  not  yet  done,  saying,  My  counsel  shall 
stand,  and  I  will  do  all  rny  pleasure. 

Ac.  2:  23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
hands  have  crucified  and  slain.  —  15:  18  Known  unto  God  are 
all  his  works  from  the  beginning  of  the  world.  [See  219.] 

214.  Greatness,  majesty,  and  supremacy  of  God. 

1  Ch.  29:  11  Thine,  O  LORD,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty  :  for  all  that  is 
in  the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine  ;  thine  is  the  kingdom, 
O  LORD,  and  thou  art  exalted  as  head  above  all.  12  Both 
riches  and  honor  come  of  thee,  and  thou  reignest  over  all  ;  and 
in  thy  hand  is  power  and  might  ;  and  in  thy  hand  it  is  to  make 
great,  and  to  give  strength  unto  all. 

Neh.  9:  6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  LORD  alone  ;  thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
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GOD'S   NATURAL    ATTRIBUTES.  214 

Greatness  and  Majesty. 

euid  thou  preservest  them  all ;  and  the  host  of  heaven  wor- 
shippeth  thee. 

Jcb.  11:  7  Canst  thou  by  searching  find  out  God?  canst  thou 
find  out  the  Almighty  unto  perfection  ?  8  It  is  as  high  as 
heaven ;  what  canst  thou  do  ?  deeper  than  hell ;  what  canst 
thou  know  ?  9  The  measure  thereof  is  longer  than  the  earth, 
and  broader  than  the  sea. — 26:  14  Lo,  these  are  parts  of  his 
ways ;  but  how  little  a  portion  is  heard  of  him  ?  but  the  thun- 
der of  his  power  who  can  understand. — 36:  26  Behold,  God 
is  great,  and  we  know  him  not,  neither  can  the  number  of  his 
years  be  searched  out.  —  37:  22  With  God  is  terrible  majesty 
23  Touching  the  Almighty,  we  cannot  find  him  out :  he  is  ex- 
cellent in  power,  and  in  judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice. 

Ps.  29:  4  The  voice  of  the  LORD  is  powerful ;  the  voice  of 
the  LORD  is  full  of  majesty.  —  47:  7  For  God  is  the  King  of 
all  the  earth. —  93:  1  The  LORD  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with 
majesty. — 104:  1  Bless  the  LORD,  O  my  soul.  O  LORD  my 
God,  thou  art  very  great;  thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and 
majesty :  2  Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 
who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain :  3  Who  layeth 
the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters :  who  maketh  the 
clouds  his  chariot :  who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind  : 
4  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ;  his  ministers  a  flaming  fire. 
— 145:  3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised;  and 
his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

Is.  40:  1 2  Who  hath  measured  the  waters  in  the  hollow  of 
his  hand,  and  meted  out  heaven  with  the  span,  and  compre- 
hended the  dust  of  the  earth  in  a  measure,  and  weighed  the 
mountains  in  scales,  and  the  hills  in  a  balance  ?  13  Who  hath 
directed  the  Spirit  of  the  LORD,  or  being  his  counsellor  hath 
taught  him  ?  14  With  whom  took  he  counsel,  and  who  in- 
structed him,  and  taught  him  in  the  path  of  judgment,  and 
taught  him  knowledge,  and  shewed  to  him  the  way  of  under- 
standing? 15  Behold,  the  nations  are  as  a  drop  of  a  bucket, 
and  are  counted  as  the  small  dust  of  "the  balance:  behold,  he 
taketh  up  the  isles  as  a  very  little  thing.  16  And  Lebanon  is 
not  sufficient  to  burn,  nor  the  beasts  thereof  sufficient  tor  a 
burnt-offering.  17  All  nations  before  him  are  as  nothing,  and 
they  are  counted  to  him  less  than  nothing,  and  vanity.  18  To 
whom  then  will  ye  liken  God  ?  or  what  likeness  will  ye  com- 
pare unto  him  ?  [Dan.  4:  35.] 

Nah.  1:  3  The  LORD  hath  his  way  in  the  whirlwind  and  in 
the  storm,  and  the  clouds  are*  the  dust  of  his  feet.  4  He  re- 
buketh  the  sea.:\nd  maketh  it  dry,  and  drieth  up  all  the  rivers: 
Bashan  languisheth,  and  Oarmel,  and  the  flower  of  Lebanon 

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215 — 217         GOD'S  .NATURAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

Essential  di  vine,  happiness  —  Invisibility  ;  and  immutability  of  God. 

languisheth.  5  The  mountains  quake  at  him,  and  the  hills 
melt,  and  the  earth  is  burned  at  his  presence,  yea,  the  world, 
and  all  that  dwell  therein.  6  Who  can  stand  before  his  indig- 
nation ?  and  who  can  abide  in  the  fierceness  of  his  anger  ?  his 
fury  is  poured  out  like  fire,  and  the  rocks  are  thrown* down  by 
him.  [See  45,  234,  275.] 

215.  Essential  happiness  of  God. 

Rom.  1:  25  Who  is  blessed  for  ever. — 9:  5  Whose  are  the 
fathers,  and  of  whom,  as  concerning  the  flesh,  Christ  came,  who 
is  over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever. 

2  Cor.  11:  31  The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  is  blessed  for  evermore. 

1  Tim.  1:  11  The  glorious  gospel  of  the  blessed  God. —  6: 15 
The  blessed  and  only  Potentate.  [See  223.] 

216.  Invisibility  of  God. 

Jn.  1:  18  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time;  the  only 
begotten  Son,  which  is  in  the  bosom  of  the  Father,  he  hath 
declared  him. — 4:  24  God  is  a  spirit. 

Col.  1:  15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  invisible  God,  the  first- 
born of  every  creature. 

1  Tim.  6:  1 6  Whom  no  man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see ;  to  whom 
be  honor  and  power  everlasting. 

Heb.  11:  27  By  faith  he  forsook  Egypt,  not  fearing  the 
wrath  of  the  king :  for  he  endured,  as  seeing  him  who  is  in- 
visible. 

217.  Immutability  of  God. 

Num.  23:  19  God  is  not  a  man,  that  he  should  lie  ;  neither 
the  son  of  man,  that  he  should  repent :  hath  he  said,  and 
.shall  he  not  do  it  ?  or  hath  he  spoken,  and  shall  he  not  make 
t  good  ? 

1  S.  15:  29  And  also  the  Strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie  nor 
-epent :  for  he  is  not  a  man,  that  he  should  repent. 

Job  23:  13  He  is  in  one  mind,  and  who  can  turn  him? 

Ps.  102:  25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth: 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hand?.  26  They  shall 
perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure :  yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old 
like  a  garment ;  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed :  27  But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years 
shall  have  no  end. 

Mai.  3:  6  I  am  the  LORD,  I  change  not. 

Heb.  13:  8  Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day,  and 
for  ever. 

Jam.  1:  17  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from 
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Omnipotence  ;  and  Omniscience  of  God. 

above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.     [See  250.] 

218.  Omnipotence  of  God. 

Gen.  1J:  1  lam  the  Almighty  God. 

Job  9:  12  Behold,  he  taketh  away,  who  can* hinder  him? 

Is.  43:  13  There  is  none  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand: 
1  will  work,  and  who  shall  let  it  ? 

Jer.  32:  17  Ah  Lord  GOD  !  behold,  thou  hast  made  the 
heaven  and  the  earth  by  thy  great  power  and  stretched  out 
arm,  and  there  is  nothing  too  hard  for  thee. 

Mat.  19:  26  With  God  all  things  are  possible. 

Rev.  1:  8  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is 
to  come,  the  Almighty.  — 11:  17  We  give  thee  thanks,  O  Lord 
God  Almighty,  which  art,  and  wast,  and  art  to  come ;  because 
thou  hast  taken  to  thee  thy  great  power,  and  hast  reigned. 
—  19:  6  The  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth. 

[See  76,(5)  234,  259,  588.] 

219.  Omniscience  of  God. 

1  S.  2:  3  Talk  no  more  so  exceeding  proudly ;  let  not  arro- 
gancy  come  out  of  your  mouth :  for  the  LORD  is  a  God  of 
knowledge,  and  by  him  actions  are  weighed. — 16:  7  The  Lord 
seeth  not  as  man  seeth ;  for  man  looketh  on  the  outward  ap- 
pearance, but  the  LORD  looketh  on  the  heart. 

1  K.  8:  39  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwelling-place, 
and  forgive,  and  do,  and  give  to  every  man  according  to  his 
ways,  whose  heart  thou  knowest ;  (for  thou,  even  thou  only, 
knowest  the  hearts  of  all  the  children  of  men.) 

1  Ch.  28:  9  The  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  understandeth 
all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts. 

Job  11:11  He  knoweth  vain  men  :  he  seeth  wickedness  also ; 
will  he  not  then  consider  it? — 34:  21  His  eyes  are  upon  the 
ways  of  man,  and  he  seeth  all  his  goings.  22  There  is  no 
darkness,  nor  shadow  of  death,  where  the  workers  of  iniquity 
may  hide  themselves. 

Ps.  11:4  The  Lord's  throne  is  in  heaven :  his  eyes  behold, 
ni3  eyelids  try  the  children  of  men.  —  44:-21  Shall  not  God 
search  this  out?  for  he  knoweth  the  secrets  of  the  heart. — 
94:  9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear  ?  he  that 
formed  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see? — 139:  1  O  LORD,  thou  hast 
searched  me,  and  known  me.  •  2  Thou  knowest  my  down-sit- 
ting and  mine  up-rising,  thou  understandest  my  thought  afar 
Off.  3  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down,  and  art 

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220  GOD'S   NATURAL    ATTRIBUTES. 

Omnipresence  of  God. 

acquainted  with  all  my  ways.  4  For  there  is  not  a  word  in 
my  tongue,  hit  lo,  O  LORD,  thou  knowest  it  altogether.  5 
Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand 
upon  me.  6  Sack  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ;  it  is 
high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it.  1 1  If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness 
shall  cover  me ;  even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me.  1 2 
Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the  night  shineth 
as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 
— 147:  5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power:  his  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

Pr.  5:  21  For  the  ways  of  man  are  before  the  eyes  of  the 
Lord,  and  he  pondereth  all  his  goings.  — 15:  3  The  eyes  of  the 
Lord  are  in  every  place,  beholding  the  evil  and  the  good.  1 1 
Hell  and  destruction  are  before  the  Lord :  how  much  more 
then  the  hearts  of  the  children  of  men?  17:  3  The  fining-pot 
is  for  silver,  and  the  furnace  for  gold :  but  the  Lord  trieth  the 
hearts. — 21:  2  Every  way  of  a  man  is  right  in  his  own  eyes : 
but  the  Lord  pondereth  the  hearts. — 24:  11  If  thou  forbear 
to  deliver  them-  that  are  drawn  unto  death,  and  those  that  are 
ready  to  be  slain;  12  If  thou  sayest,  Behold,  we  knew  it  not; 
doth  not  he  that  pondereth  the  heart  consider  it  ?  and  he  that 
keepeth  thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know  it  ? 

Is.  40:  28   There  is  no  searching  of  his  understanding. 

Jer.  23:  23  Am  I  a  God  at  hand,  saith  the  LORD,  and  not  a 
God  afar  off?  24  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that 
I  shall  not  see  him?  saith  the  LORD. — 32:  19  Great  in  coun- 
sel, and  mighty  in  work :  for  thine  eyes  are  open  upon  all  the 
ways  of  the  sons  of  men ;  to  give  every  one  according  to  his 
ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 

Ezk.  11:  5  And  the  Spirit  of  the  LORD  fell  upon  me,  and 
said  unto  me,  Speak ;  Thus  saith  the  LORD  ;  Thus  have  ye 
said,  O  house  of  Israel :  for  I  know  the  things  that  come  into 
your  mind,  every  one  of  them. 

Ac.  i:  24  Thou,  Lord,  which  knowest  the  hearts  of  all  men, 
shew  whether  of  these  two  thou  hast  chosen. 

Heb.  4:  1 3  Neither  is  there  any  creature  that  is  not  manifest 
in  his  sight :  but  all  things  are  naked  and  opened  unto  the 
eyes  of  him  with  whom  we  have  to  do. 

1  Jn.  3:  20  For  if  our  heart  condemn  us,  God  is  greater 
than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things.  [See  7 6, (7)  213.J 

220.  Omnipresence  of  God. 

Ps.  139:  3  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways.     5  Thou  hast  beset  me 
behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me.     7  Whither 
156 


GOD'S    NATURAL    ATTRIBUTES.  221,  222 

Self-existence ;  and  Wisdom. 

shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy 
presence?  8  If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there  :  if  7 
make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there.  97/^1  take  the 
wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
sea;  10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

Jer.  23:  23  Am  I  a  God  at  hand,  saith  the  LORD,  and  not  a 
God  afar  off'?  24  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that 
1  shall  not  see  him  ?  saith  the  LORD.  Do  not  I  fill  heaven 
and  earth  ?  saith  the  LORD. 

Mat.  18:  20  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together 
in  my  name,  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them. 

Ep.  1:  23  The  fulness  of  him  that  filleth  all  in  all. 

[See  76,(6).] 

221.  Self-existence  of  God. 

Ex.  3:  14    God  said  unto  Moses,  I  AM  THAT  I  AM: 

And  he  said,  Thus  shalt  thou  say  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
I  AM  hath  sent  me  unto  you. 

Dt.  32:  40  I  lift  my  hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I  live  for  ever. 

Jer.  10:  10  The  Lord  is  the  true  God,  he  is  the  living  God, 
and  an  everlasting  King. 

Jn.  5:  26  As  the  Father  hath  life  in  himself,  so  hath  he 
given  to  the  Son  to  have  life  in  himself. — 6:  57  The  living 
Father  hath  sent  me. 

Ac.  17:  24  God  that  made  the  world,  and  all  things  therein, 
seeing  that  he  is  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  dwclleth  not  in 
temples  made  with  hands ;  25  Neither  is  worshipped  with 
men's  hands,  as  though  he  needed  anything,  seeing  he  giveth 
to  all  life,  and  breath,  and  all  things. 

1  Tim.  6:  15  Which  in  his  times  he  shall  shew,  who  is  the 
blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of 
lords  ;  16  Who  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in  the  light 
which  no  man  can  approach  unto :  whom  no  man  hath  seen, 
nor  can  see  ;  to  whom  be  honor  and  power  everlasting. 

222.  Wisdom  of  God. 

Job.  5:  13  He  taketh  the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness  :  and 
the  counsel  of  the  fro  ward  is  carried  headlong. 

Ps.  104:  24  O  LORD,  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in  wis- 
dom hast  thou  made  them  all:  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

Is.  28:  29  This  also  cometh  forth  from  the  LORD  of  hosts, 
which  is  wonderful  in  counsel,  and  excellent  in  working. 

Rom.  11:  33  O  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom 
and  knowledge  of  God!  how  unsearchable  a~e  his  judgments, 
U  l->7 


223,  224  GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 


Blessedness  of  God — His  Benevolence. 


and  his  ways  past  finding  out !  34  For  who  hath  known  the 
mind  of  the  Lord?  or  who  hath  been  his  counsellor? — • 
16:  27  To  God  only  wise,  be  glory  through  Jesus  Christ  for 
ever.  Amen. 

1  Cor.  1:  25  The  foolishness  of  God  is  wiser  than  men. 

Ep.  1:  8  He.  hath  abounded  toward  us  in  all  wisdom  and 
prudence.  —  3:  9  To  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellowship 
of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  hath 
been  bid  in  God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ :  1 0 
To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and  powers  in 
heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the  manifold 
wisdom  of  God. 

Col.  2:  2  The  mystery  of  God,  and  of  the  Father,  and  of 
Christ ;  3  In  whom  are  liid  all  the  treasures  of  wisdom  and 
knowledge. 

Jude  25  To  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be  glory  and  majes- 
ty, dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever,  [See  142,  275.] 

GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 

223.  Blessedness  or  joy  of  GW,  arising  from  his  benevolent  designs  and 
ivorks. 

Ps.  104:  31  The  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  endure  for  ever: 
the  LORD  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

Is.  62:  5  As  the  bridegroom  rejoiceth  over  the  bride,  so  shall 
thy  God  rejoice  over  thee. —  65:  19  I  will  rejoice  in  Jerusa- 
lem, and  joy  in  my  people. 

Jer.  9:  24  I  am  the  Lord  which  exercise  loving-kindness, 
judgment,  and  righteousness  in  the  earth :  for  in  these  things 
I  delight,  saith  the  Lord. 

Ezk.  5:  13  Thus  shall  mine  anger  be  accomplished,  and  I 
will  cause  my  fury  to  rest  upon  them,  and  I  will  be  comforted: 
and  they  shall  know  that  I  the  LORD  have  spoken  it  in  my 
zeal,  when  I  have  accomplished  my  fury  in  them. 

Zep.  3:  17  The  LORD  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  u 
mighty ;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy ;  he 
will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

[See  208,  215.] 

224.  Benevolence  of  God — he  desires  good,  and  deprecates  eviL 

Dt.  5:  29  O  that  there  were  such  a  heart  in  them,  that  they  * 
would  fear  me,  and  keep  all  my  commandments  always,  that  it 
might  be  well  with  them,  and  with  their  children  for  ever ! — 
32:  29  O  that  they  were  wise,  that  they  understood  this,  thai 
they  would  consider  their  latter  end  ! 


GOD'S    MORAL    PERFECTION.  225 

Compassion  of  God. 

Ps.  119:  68  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good. 

Ezk.  18: 32  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that 
dieth,  saith  the  Lord  GOD  :  wherefore  turn  yourselves,  and 
live  ye. 

Mat.  5:  44  I  say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them 
that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for 
tLein  which  despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you ;  45  That 
ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven : 
for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and 
sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

Jn.  3:  14  As  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  \\ilderness, 
even  so  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up.  15  That  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life.  16 
For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-begotten 
Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish,  but 
have  everlasting  life.  17  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the 
world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world  through  him 
might  be  saved. 

Bom.  5:  8  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that 
while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  —  8:  32  He  that 
spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how 
shall  he  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 

1  Tli.  4:  3  This  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanctification. 

1  Tim.  2:  3  This  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God 
our  Saviour ;  4  Who  will  have  all  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come 
unto  the  knowledge  of  the  truth. 

2  Pet.  3:  9  The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise, 
as  some  men  count  slackness ;  but  is  long-suffering  to  us- ward, 
not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to 
repentance. 

1  Jn.  4:  7  Beloved,  let  uaf love  one  another :  for  love  is  of 
God;  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth 
God.  8  He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God  is 
love.  9  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  be- 
cause that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that 
we  might  live  through  him.  10  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we 
loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins. 

[See  60,  228,  233,  254,  370—2,  585,  672.] 

225.   Compassion  of  God. 

Ex.  32: 14  The  Lord  repented  of  the  evil  which  he  thought 
to  do  unto  his  people. 

Jud.  10: 16  His  soul  was  grieved  for  the  misery  of  Israel. 
Ps.  25:  6  Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 

159 


226  GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 


His  faithfulness. 


k>ving-kindness  ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. —  36:  7  How 
excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God !  therefore  the  children 
of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings.  —  69:  16 
Hear  me,  O  Lord ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good :  turn  unto 
me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies.  —  78:  38 
He,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave  their  iniquity,  and  de- 
stroyed them  not:  yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  anger  away, 
and  did  not  stir  up  all  his  wrath.  —  86:  15  Thou,  O  Lord,  art 
a  God  full  of  compassion,  and  gracious,  long-suffering,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth.  — 103:  13  Like  as  a  father 
pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him.  — 
145:  8  The  LORD  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion ;  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy.  9  The  LORD  is  good  to  all :  and 
liis  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

Lam.  3:  22  It  is  of  the  Lord's  mercies,  that  we  are  not  con- 
sumed, because  his  compassions  fail  not.  32  But  though  he 
cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have  compassion  according  to  the  mul- 
titude of  his  mercies.  33  For  he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor 
grieve  the  children  of  men. 

Hos.  11:  8  How  shall  I  give  thee  up,  Ephraim  ?  how  shall 
I  deliver  thee,  Israel  ?  how  shall  I  make  thee  as  Admah  ?  how 
shall  I  set  thee  as  Zeboim  ?  my  heart  is  turned  within  me, 
ray  repentings  are  kindled  together. 

Lk.  6:  35  He  is  kind  unto  the  unthankful  and  to  the  evil. 

Jam.  5:  11  The  Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of  tender  mercy. 

[See  233,  522,  585.] 

226.  Faithfulness  of  God. 

Dt.  7:  9  Know  therefore  that  the  LORD  thy  God,  he  is 
God,  the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with 
them  that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a  thousand 
generations. 

Jos.  21:  45  There  failed  not  aught  of  any  good  thing  which 
the  LORD  had  spoken  unto  the  house  of  Israel ;  all  came  to 
pass.  —  23:  14  Behold,  this  day  I  am  going  the  way  of  all  the 
earth ;  and  ye  know  in  all  your  hearts  and  in  all  your  souls, 
that  not  one  thing  hath  failed  of  all  the  good  things  which  the 
LORD  your  God  spake  concerning  you ;  all  are  come  to  pass 
unto  you,  and  not  one  thing  hath  failed  thereof. 

Ps.  36:  5  Thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  is  in  the  heavens ;  and  thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  anto  the  clouds.  —  89:  2  Thy  faithfulness 
shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very  heavens.  33  Nevertheless,  my 
loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly  take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my 
faithfulness  to  fail.  34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor 
160 


GOD'S  MOIIAL  PERFECTION.  227,  22 ^ 

Forbearance  of  God  —  His  goodness  and  condescension. 

alter  the  thing  that  is  gone   out  of  my  lips.  — 119:  90  Thy 
faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations. 

1  Th.  5:  24  Faithful  is  he  that  calleth  you,  who  also  will  do 
it.  [See  4,  235,  515—517,  725.] 

227.  Forbearance  and  long-suffering  of  God. 

Neh.  '9:  30  Yet  many  years  didst  thou  forbear  them,  and 
testifiedst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in  thy  prophets :  yet 
would  they  not  give  ear. 

EC.  8:  11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not 
executed  speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is 
fully  set  in  them  to  do  evil. 

Bom.  2:  4  Or  despisest  thou  the  riches  of  his  goodness,  and 
forbearance,  and  long-suffering ;  not  knowing  that  the  good- 
ness of  God  leadeth  thee  to  repentance  ?  —  9:  22  Wliat  if  God, 
willing  to  show  his  wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known, 
ensured  with  much  long-suffering  the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to 
destruction  ? 

1  Tim.  1:  16  Howbeit,  for  this  cause  I  obtained  mercy,  that 
in  me  first  Jesus  Christ  might  show  forth  all  long-suffering,  for 
a  pattern  to  them  which  should  hereafter  believe  on  him  to  life 
everlasting. 

1  Pet.  3:  19  By  which  also  he  went  and  preached  unto  the 
spirits  in  prison ;  20  Which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  long-suffering  of  God  waited  in  the  days  of  Noah, 
while  the  ark  was  a  preparing,  wherein  few,  that  is,  eight 
souls,  were  saved  by  water. 

2  Pet.  3:  9  The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise, 
as  some  men  count  slackness ;  but  is  long-suffering  to  us-ward, 
not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come  to 
repentance.     [See  62-] 

228.  Goodness  and  condescension  of  God. 

Ex.  34:  6  The  LORD  passed  by  before  him,  and  proclaimed, 
The  LORD,  The  LORD  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long-suffer- 
ing, and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth. 

1  Ch.  16:  34  O  give  thanks  unto  the  LORD  ;  for  he  is  good; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Ps.  8:  3  When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained ;  4 
What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son  of 
man.  that  thou  visitest  him  ?  —  33:  5  He  loveth  righteousness 
and  judgment :  the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  LORD. 
—  52:  1  Why  boastest  thou  thyself  in  mischief,  O  mighty 
man?  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  continually.  — 107:  8  Oh 
that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his 
14*  161 


229  GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 


Holiness  and  beauty  of  God. 


wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men  T  9  For  he  satisfieth 
the  longing  soul,  and  lilleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness.  — 
113:  4  The  LORD  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory  above 
the  heavens.  5  Who  is  like  unto  the  LORD  our  God,  who 
dwelleth  on  high,  6  Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things 
that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  ?  —  119:  68  Thou  art  good, 
and  doest  good ;  teach  me  thy  statutes.  — 145:  7  They  shall 
abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great  goodness,  and  shall 
sing  of  thy  righteousness.  9  The  LORD  is  good  to  all :  and 
his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

Is.  57:  15  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabited) 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy ;  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  arid  humble  spirit. 

Zee.  9:  17  How  great  is  his  goodness,  and  how  great  is  his 
beauty ! 

Mat.  19:  17  He  said  unto  him,  Why  callest  thou  me  good? 
there  is  none  good  but  one,  that  is,  God. 

[See  60,  61, 224,  233,  254,  372,  672.] 

229    Holiness  and  beauty  of  God. 

Ex.  15:  11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  LORD,  among  the 
gods  ?  who  is  like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises, 
doing  wonders  ? 

Lev.  11:  44  Ye  shall  be  holy ;  for  I  am  holy. 

1  S.  2:  2  there  is  none  holy  as  the  LORD. 

Job  4:  17  Shall  mortal  man  be  more  just  than  God?  shall  a 
man  be  more  pure  than  his  Maker?  18  Behold,  he  put  no 
trust  hi  his  servants ;  and  his  angels  he  charged  with  folly.  — 
34:  10  Therefore  hearken  unto  me,  ye  men  of  understanding : 
far  be  it  from  God,  tfiat  he  should  do  wickedness ;  said  from  the 
Almighty,  that  he  should  commit  iniquity. 

Ps.  5:  4  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness :  neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee.  5  The  foolish  shall 
not  stand  in  thy  sight :  thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity,  — 
22:  3  Thou  art  holy,  0  thou  tbU  inhabitest  the  praises  of 
Israel.  —  27:  4  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  LORD,  that 
will  I  seek  after ;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
LORD  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the 
LORD,  and  to  inquire  in  his  temple.  —  45:  7  Thou  lovest 
righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness  — 71:  22  I  will  also 
praise  thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  thy  truth,  O  my  God. :  unto 
thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  O  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel.  — 
90:  17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  LORD  CMII*  God  be  upon  us. 
. —  99:  9  Exalt  the  LORD  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy 
bill;  for  the  LORD  our  God  is  holy.  •  1X1:  9  Holy  and 
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Holy  grief  and  displeasure  of  God. 


reverend  is  his  name.  — 145:  17  The  LORD  is  righteous  in  all 
his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

Is.  6:  3  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said,  Holy,  holy, 
holy,  is  the  LORD  of  hosts:  the  whole  earth  is  full  of  his 
glory.  —  28:  5  In  that  day  shall  the  LORD  of  hosts  be  for  a 
crown  of  glory,  and  for  a  diadem  of  beauty,  unto  the  residue 
of  his  people.  —  33:  17  Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his 
beauty :  they  shall  behold  the  land  that  is  very  far  off. 

Hab.  1:  13  Thou  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to  behold  evil,  and 
canst  not  look  on  iniquity. 

Zee.  9:  17  How  great  is  his  goodness,  and  how  great  is  his 
beauty ! 

Rev.  15:  4  Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  thy 
name  ?  for  thou  only  art  holy :  for  all  nations  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee ;  for  thy  judgments  are  made  manifest.  56.] 

230.  God's  holy  grief,  displeasure  and  controversy  with  sinners. 

Gen.  6:  5  GOD  saw  that  the  wickedness  of  man  was  great  in 
the  earth,  and  .that  every  imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  his 
heart  was  only  evil  continually.  6  And  it  repented  the  LORD 
that  he  had  made  man  on  the  earth,  and  it  grieved  him  at  his 
heart. 

Num.  32:  14  Behold,  ye  are  risen  up  in  your  fathers'  stead, 
an  increase  of  sinful  men,  to  augment  yet  the  fierce  anger  of 
the  LORD  toward  Israel. 

Dt.  25:  16  All  that  do  such  things,  and  all  that  do  unright- 
eously, are  an  abomination  unto  the  LORD  thy  God. 

Ps.  7:  11  God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is  angry  with 
the  wicked  every  day.  12  If  he  turn  not,  he  will  whet  his 
sword;  he  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready.  13  He  hath 
also  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of  death ;  he  ordaineth 
his  arrow  against  the  persecutors.  —  10:  3  The  wicked  boasteth 
of  his  heart's  desire,  and  blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  LORD 
abhorreth. —  11:5  The  LORD  trieth  the  righteous:  but  the 
wicked  and  him  that  loveth  violence  his  soul  hateth. — 78:  40 
How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness,  and  grieve 
him  in  the  desert !  —  95:  8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the 
provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness : 
9  When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my 
work.  10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  genera- 
tion. 

Pr.  11:  20  They  that  are  of  a  fro  ward  heart  are  abomination 
to  the  LORD  :  but  such  as  are  upright  in  their  way  are  his  delight. 
— 15:  9  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  unto  the 
;  but  he  loveth  him  that  followeth  after  righteousness, 

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231  GODJS    MORAL   PERFECTION. 

Impartiality  of  God. 

26  The  thoughts  of  the  wicked  are  an  abomination  to  the 
LORD  :  but  the  words  of  the  pure  are  pleasant  words. 

Jer.  12:  8  Mine  heritage  is  unto  me  as  a  lion  in  the  forest; 
it  crieth  out  against  me :  therefore  have  I  hated  it. 

Hos.  7:  2  They  consider  not  in  their  hearts,  that  I  remember 
all  their  wickedness :  now  their  own  doings  have  beset  them 
about;  they  are  before  my  face  —  9:  15  All  their  wickedness 
is  in  Gilgal :  for  there  I  hated  them :  for  the  wickedness  of 
their  doings  I  will  drive  them  out  of  mine  house,  I  will  love 
them  no  more:  all  their  princes  are  revolters.  — 12:  2  The 
LORD  hath  also  a  controversy  with  Judah,  and  will  punish 
Jacob  according  to  his  ways;  according  to  his  doings  will  he 
recompense  him.  — 13:  7  I  will  be  unto  them  as  a  lion  :  as  a 
leopard  by  the  way  will  I  observe  them.  8  I  will  meet  them 
as  a  bear  that  is  bereaved  of  her  whelps,  and  will  rend  the  cau1 
of  their  heart,  and  there  will  I  devour  them  like  a  lion. 

Nah.  1:  6  Who  can  stand  before  his  indignation  ?  and  who 
can  abide  in  the  fierceness  of  his  anger  ?  his  fury  is  poured  out 
like  fire,  and  the  rocks  are  thrown  down  by  him. 

Mic.  G:  2  Hear  ye,  O  mountains,  the  LORD'S  controversy, 
and  ye  strong  foundations  of  the  earth :  for  the  LORD  hath  a 
controversy  with  his  people,  arid  he  will  plead  with  Israel. 

Mk.  3:  5  When  he  had  looked  round  about  on  them  with 
anger,  being  grieved  for  the  hardness  of  their  hearts,  he  saitb 
unto  the  man,  Stretch  forth  thine  hand. 

Heb.  3:  17  With  whom  was  he  grieved  forty  years  ?  was  it 
not  with  them  that  had  sinned,  whose  carcasses  fell  in  the  wil- 
derness? 18  And  to  whom  sware  he  that  they  should  not  enter 
into  his  rest,  but  to  them  that  believed  not  ? 

Rev.  6:  16  And  said  to  the  mountains  and  rocks,  Fall  on 
us,  and  hide  us  from  the  face  of  him  that  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
and  from  the  wrath  of  the  Lamb  :  17  For  the  great  day  of 
his  wrath  is  come,  and  who  shall  be  able  to  stand  ? 

[See  208,  236,  362,  418,  and  Punishment,  Future.] 

231.  Impartiality  of  God. 

Gen.  18:  25  That  be  far  from  thee  to  do  after  this  manner 
to  slay  the  righteous  with  the  wicked  ;  and  that  the  righteous 
should  be  as  the  wicked,  that  be  far  from  thee :  Shall  not  the 
Judge  of  all  the  earth  do  right  ? 

Dt.  10:  17  For  the  LORD  your  God  is  God  of  gods,  and 
Lord  of  lords,  a  great  God,  a  mighty  and  a  terrible,  which 
regardeth  not  persons,  nor  taketh  reward :  1 8  He  doth  exe- 
cute the  judgment  of  the  fatherless  and  widow,  and  loveth  the 
stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and  raiment. 
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Justice  and  Uighteousness. 

2  Ch.  19:  7  Wherefore  now  let  the  fear  of  the  LORD  bo 
Upon  you :  take  heed  and  do  it :  for  there  is  no  iniquity  with 
the  LORD  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  taking  of 
gifts. 

Ezk.  18:  25  Yet  ye  say,  The  way  of  the  LORD  is  not  equal. 
Hear  now,  O  house  of  Israel ;  Is  not  my  way  equal  ?  are  noi 
your  ways  unequal  ? 

Ac.  10:  34  Then  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a 
vruth  I  perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons. 

Rom.  2:  11  There  is  no  respect  of  persons  with  God. 

Ep.  6:  9  And  ye,  masters,  do  the  same  tilings  unto  them, 
forbearing  threatening :  knowing  that  your  Master  also  is  in 
heaven  ;  neither  is  there  respect  of  persons  with  him. 

1  Pet.  1:  17  And  if  ye  call  on  the  Father,  who  without 
respect  of  persons  judgeth  according  to  every  man's  work,  pass 
the  time  of  your  sojourning  here  in  fear.     [See  556.] 

232.  Justice  and  righteousness  of  God. 

2  Ch.  19:  7  Wherefore  now  let  the  fear  of  the  LORD  be 
upon  you :  take  heed  and  do  it :  for  there  is  no  iniquity  with 
the  LORD  our  God,  nor  respect  of  persons,  nor  taking  of 
gifts. 

Job  8:  3  Doth  God  pervert  judgment?  or  doth  the  Almighty 
pervert  justice?  —  34:  12  Yea,  surely  God  will  not  do  wick- 
edly, neither  will  the  Almighty  pervert  judgment.  —  37:  23 
Touching  the  Almighty,  we  cannot  find  him  out :  he  is  excel- 
lent in  power,  and  in  judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice ;  he 
will  not  afflict. 

Ps.  33:  4  The  word  of  the  LORD  is  right ;  and  all  his  works 
are  done  in  truth.  5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment. 
^48:  10  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. —  92:  15 
To  show  that  the  LORD  is  upright :  he  is  my  rock,  and  there  is 
no  unrighteousness  in  him.  —  97:  2  Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him  :  righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habita- 
tion of  his  throne. —  111:  3  His  work  is  honorable  and  glo- 
rious; and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever.  -^-11 9:  137 
Righteous  art  thou,  O  LORD,  and  upright  are  thy  judgments. 
138  Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded  are  righteous 
and  very  faithful.  142  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting 
righteousness,  and  thy  law  is  the  truth.  — 145:  17  The  LORD 
is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

Jer.  9:  24  Let  him  that  glorieth,  glory  in  this,  that  he  under- 
standeth  and  knoweth  me,  that  I  am  the  LORD  which  exercise 
loving-kindness,  judgment,  and  righteousness,  in  the  earth  :  for 
in  these  things  I  delight,  saith  the  LORD. 

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233  GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 

Mercy,  Grace,  and  Kindness. 

Rev.  15:  3  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses,  the  servant  of  God, 
and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great- and  marvellous  are 
thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ;  just  and  true  ore  thy  ways, 
thou  King  of  saints.  4  Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O  Lord,  and 
glorify  thy  name  ?  for  thou  only  art  holy  :  for  all  nations  shall 
come  and  worship  before  thee ;  for  thy  judgments  are  made 
manifest.  [See  236.] 

233.  Mercy,  grace,  and  kindness  of  God. 

Ex.  34:  6  The  LORD  passed  by  before  him,  and  proclaimed, 
The  LORD,  the  LORD  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  -long-suffer- 
ing and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth,  7  Keeping  mercy 
for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression  and  sin,  an$ 
that  will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty. 

Num.  14:  18  The  LORD  is  long-suffering,  and  of  great 
mercy,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression,  and  by  no  means 
clearing  the  guilty. 

Dt,  4:  31  (The  LORD  thy  God  is  a  merciful  God ;)  he  will 
not  forsake  thee,  neither  destroy  thee,  nor  forget  the  covenant 
of  thy  fathers,  which  lie  sware  unto  them. 

Ps.  25:  6  Remember,  0  LORD,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.  —  36:  7 
How  excellent  is  thy  loving  kindness, X)  God!  therefore  the 
children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
—  86:  5  Thou,  LORD,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ;  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee.  — 100:  5 
The  LORD  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and  his  truth 
endureth  to  all  generations.  —  103:  8  The  LORD  is  merciful 
and  gracious,  slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  9  He 
will  not  always  chide ;  neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 
10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded  us 
according  to  our  iniquities.  —  106:  44  He  regarded  their 
affliction  when  he  heard  their  cry :  45  And  he  remembered 
for  them  his  covenant,  and  repented  according  to  the  multitude 
of  his  mercies.  —  116:  5  Gracious  is  the  LORD,  and  righteous  ; 
yea,  our  God  is  merciful.  — 119:  64  The  earth,  O  LORD,  is 
full  of  thy  mercy.—  138:  8  The  LORD  will  perfect  that  ivhich 
concerneth  me :  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  endureth  for  ever :  forsake 
not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

Dan.  9:  9  To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgive- 
nesses ;  though  we  have  rebelled  against  him. 

Joel  2:  13  Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and 
turn  unto  the  LORD  your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merci- 
ful, slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of 
the  evil. 

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, , 

Sovereignty.  .      f 

Jonah  4:  2  I  fled  before  unto  Tarshish :  for  I  knew  that  tEoa 
art  a  gracious  God,  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
kindness,  and  repentest  thee  of  the  evil. 

Lk.  6:  35  Love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend, 
hoping  for  nothing  again;  and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  ai?d 
ye  shall  be  the  children  of  the  Highest :  for  he  is  kind  jun  ;o 
the  unthankful  and  to  the  evil.  36  Be  ye  therefore  merciful 
as  your  Father  also  is  merciful. 

Ep.  2:  4  God, who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  where 
with  he  loved  us,  5  Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hat£ 
quickened  us  together  with  Christ ;  (by  grace  ye  are  saved ;) 
6  And  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made  us  sit  together 
in  heavenly  places,  in  Christ  Jesus :  7  That  in  the  ages  to 
come  he  might  show  the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace  in  his 
kindness  toward  us,  through  Christ  Jesus. 

[See  225,  228,  372,  585,  672.] 

234.  Sovereignty,  freedom,  and  independence  of  God. 

Job  23:  13  He  is  in  one  mind,  and  who  can  turn  him  ?  and 
what  his  soul  desireth,  even  that  he  doeth.  —  33:  13  Why  dost 
thou  strive  against  him  ?  for  he  giveth  not  account  of  any  of 
his  matters. 

Ps.  115:  3  Our  God  is  in  the  heavens  ;  he  hath  done  what- 
soever he  pleased.  — 135:  6  Whatsoever  the  LORD  pleased, 
that  did  he  in  heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep 
places. 

Is.  55:  10  As  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from 
heaven,  and  returneth  not  thither,  but  watereth  the  earth,  and 
maketh  it  bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it  may  give  seed  to  the 
sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater:  11  So  shall  my  word  be  that 
goeth  forth  out  of  my  mouth :  it  shall  not  return  unto  me  void, 
but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please,  and  it  shall  prosper 
in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  it. 

Dan.  4:  35  All  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are  reputed  as 
nothing :  and  he  doeth  according  to  his  will  in  the  army  of 
heaven,  and  among  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  :  and  none  can 
Stay  his  hand,  or  say  unto  him,  What  doest  thou  ? 

Mat.  11:  25  At  that  time' Jesus  answered  and  said,  I  thank 
thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou  hast 
hid  thes^  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 
them  unto  babes.  26  Even  so,  Father,  for  so  it  seemed  good 
in  thy  sight. —  20:  12  These  last  have  wrought  hit  one  hour, 
and  thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne  the 
burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  13  But  he  answered  one  of  them, 
and  said,  Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong:  didst  not  thou  agree  with 

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Truth.. 

me  for  a  penny?  14  Take  that  thine  is  and  go  thy  way:  I  will 
give  unto  this  last,  even  as  unto  thee.  15  Is  it  not  lawful  for 
me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine  own  ?  is  thine  eye  evil  because 
I  am  good?  16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for 
many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

Rom.  9:  15  He  saith  to  Moses,  I  will  have  mercy  on  whbm 
I  will  have  mercy,  and  I  will  have  compassion  on  whom  I  will 
have  compassion.  16  So  then,  it  is  not  of  him  that  willeth, 
nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  sheweth  mersy.  17 
For  the  scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh,  Even  for  this  same  pur- 
pose have  I  raised  thee  up,  that  I  might  shew  my  power  in 
thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared  throughout  all  the 
earth.  18  Therefore  hath  he  mercy  on  whom  he  will  have 
mercy,  and  whom  he  will  he  hardeneth. 

Ep.  1:  11  Who  worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  hia 
own  will. 

Ph.  2:  13  For  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  ym  both  to  will 
and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure.  [See  240-8.] 

235.  Truth  of  God. 

Ex.  34:  6  The  LORD  passed  by  before  him,  and  proclaimed, 
The  LORD,  the  LORD  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long-suffer- 
ing, and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth. 

Num.  23:  19  God  is  not  a  man,  that  he  should  lie  ;  neither 
the  son  of  man,  that  he  should  repent :  hath  he  said,  and 
shall  he  not  do  it  ?  or  hath  he  spoken,  and  shall  he  not  make 
it  good? 

Dt.  32:  4  He  is  the  Rock,  his  work  is  perfect :  for  all  his 
Ways  are  judgment :  a  God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity,  jusl 
and  right  is  he. 

1  S.  15:  29  The  Strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie  nor  repent 
for  he  is  not  a  man,  that  he  should  repent. 

Ps.  19:  9  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever 
the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 
—  89:  14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  tlry 
throne :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face.  — 100:  5 
The  LORD  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ;  and  his  truth 
endureth  to  all  generations. —  119:  142  Thy  righteousness  is 
an  everlasting  righteousness,  and  thy  law^s  the  truth. — 146:  6 
Which  keepeth  truth  for  ever. 

Is.  25:  1  Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 

Dan.  4:  37  I  Nebuchadnezzar  praise  and  extol  and  honor 
the  King  of  heaven,  all  of  whose  works  are  truth,  and  his  ways 
judgment. 

Eev.  15:  3  They  ning  the  song  of  Moses,  tb°,  servant  of  God, 
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Vindicative  Justice. 


and  the  song-  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great  ami  marvellous  are 
thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ;  just  and  true  are  thy  ways, 
thou  King  of  saints.  [See  226.] 

236.  Vindicative  justice  of  God. 

Ex.  15:  3  The  Lord  is  a  man  of  war :  the  Lord  is  his  name. 

Dt.  4:  24  For  the  LORD  thy  God  is  a  consuming  fire,  even  a 
jealous  God,  —  32:  35  To  me  belongeth  vengeance,  and  recom- 
pense ;  their  foot  shall  slide  in  due  time :  for  the  day  of  their 
calamity  is  at  hand,  and  the  things  that  shall  come  upon  them 
make  haste.  39  See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  he,  and  there  is  no 
god  with  me  :  I  kill,  and  I  make  alive :  I  wound,  and  I  heal : 
neither  is  there  any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.  40  For 
I  lift  up  my  hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I  live  for  ever.  41  If  I 
vrhet  my  glittering  sword,  and  mine  hand  take  hold  on  judg- 
ment ;  I  will  render  vengeance  to  mine  enemies,  and  will 
reward  them  that  hate  me.  42  I  will  make  mine  arrows  drunk 
with  blood,  and  my  sword  shall  devour  flesh ;  and  thai  with  the 
blood  of  the  slain  and  of  the  captives  from  the  beginning  of 
revenges  upon  the  enemy. 

Ps.  78:  49  He  cast  upon  them  the  fierceness  of  his  anger, 
wrath,  and  indignation,  and  trouble,  by  sending  evil  angels 
among  them.  50  He  made  a  way  to  his  anger  ;  he  spared  not 
their  soul  from  death,  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the  pestilence ; 
51  And  smote  all  the  first-born  in  Egypt ;  the  chief  of  their 
.  strength,  in  the  tabernacles  of  Ham. — 97: 3  A  fire  goeth  before 
him,  and  burneth  up  his  enemies  round  about. 

Is.  30:  27  Behold,  the  name  of  the  LORD  cometh  from  far, 
burning  with  his  anger,  and  the  burden  thereof  is  heavy :  his 
lips  are  full  of  indignation,  and  his  tongue  as  a  devouring  fire. 

—  35:  4  Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be  strong, 
fear  not:  behold,  your  God  will  come  with  vengeance,  even 
God  with  a  recompense ;  he  wih1  come  and  save  you.  —  59:  17 
He  put  on  righteousness  as  a  breastplate,  and  an  helmet  of 
salvation  upon  his  head ;  and  he  put  on  the  garments  of  ven- 
geance for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  a  cloak.     18 
According  to  their  deeds,  accordingly  he  will  repay,  fury  to  his 
adversaries,  recompense  to  his  enemies ;  to  the  islands  he  will 
repay  recompense.     19  So  shall  they  fear  the  name  of  the 
LORD  from  the  west,  and  his  glory  from  the  rising  of  the  sun. 

—  66:  14  The  hand  of  the  LORD  shall  be  known  toward  his 
servants,  and  his  indignation  toward  his  enemies.      15  For 
behokl,the  LORD  will  come  with  fire,  and  with  his  chariots  like 
a  whirlwind,  to  render  his  anger  with  fury,  and  his  rebuke  with 
flames  of  lire. 

15  169 


237  GOD'S  MORAL  PERFECTION. 

Vindicative  Justice  amiable. 

La«|.  2:  4  He  hath  bent  his  bow  like  an  enemy :  he  stood 
with  his  right  hand  as  an  adversary,  and  slew  all  that  were 
pleasant  to  the  eye  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  daughter  of  Zion ; 
he  poured  out  his  fury  like  fire. 

Ezk.  7:  8  Now  will  I  shortly  pour  out  my  fury  upon  thee, 
and  accomplish  mine  anger  upon  thee :  and  I  will  judge  thee 
according  to  thy  ways,  and  will  recompense  thee  fur  all  thine 
abominations. 

Nah.  1:  2  God  is  jealous,  and  the  LORD  revengeth :  the 
LORD  revengeth,  and  is  furious :  the  LORD  will  take  vengeance 
on  his  adversaries,  and  he  reserveth  wrath  for  his  enemies.  6 
Who  can  stand  before  his  indignation  ?  and  who  can  abide  in 
the  fierceness  of  his  anger  ?  his  fury  is  poured  out  like  fire, 
and  the  rocks  are  thrown  down  by  him. 

Rom.  3:  5  Is  God  unrighteous,  who  taketh  vengeance?  (I 
speak  as  a  man,)  6  God  forbid :  for  then  how  shall  God 
judge  the  world?  — 11:  22. Behold  therefore  the  goodness  and 
severity  of  God :  on  them  which  fell,  severity :  but  toward  thee, 
goodness,  if  thou  continue  in  his  goodness :  otherwise  thou  also 
shalt  be  cut  off. — 12:  19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  your- 
selves, but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath :  for  it  is  written,  Ven- 
geance is  mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord. 

2  Cor.  5:  11  Knowing  therefore  the  terror  of  the  Lord,  we 
persuade  men ;  but  we  are  made  manifest  unto  God ;  and  I 
trust  also  are  made  manifest  in  your  consciences. 

2  Th.  1:  6  Seeing  it  is  a  righteous  thing  with  God  to  recom- 
pense tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you,  7  And  to  you,  who  are 
troubled,  rest  with  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed 
from  heaven  with  his  mighty  angels,  8  In  flaming  fire  taking 
vengeance  on  them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the 
gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Heb.  12:  29  Our  God  is  a  consuming  fire.    [Ps.  18:  6 — 14.] 

[See  230,  232,  and  Punishment  future.] 

237.  God's  vindicative  justice^amiable,  desirable  and  comforting. 

Dt.  32:  43  Rejoice,  O  ye  nations,  with  his  people :  for  he  will 
avenge  the  blood  of  his  servants,  and  will  render  vengeance 
to  his  adversaries,  and  will  be  merciful  unto  his  land,  and  to 
his  people. 

Ps.  28:  4  Give  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according 
to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeavors :  give  them  after  the  work 
of  their  hands ;  render  to  them  their  iesert.  5  Because  they 
regard  not  the  works  of  the  LORD,  nor  the  operation  of  his 
hands.  —  48:  11  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments.  —  58:  9  He  shall 
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take  them  away  as  with  a  whirlwind,  both  living  and  in*  his 
wrath.  10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when  he  seeth  the 
vengeance :  he  shall  wash  his  feet  in  the  blood  of  the  wicked.  — 
97*  8  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad ;  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 
rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  LORD.  — 136:  1  O  give 
thanks  unto  the  LORD  ;  for  he  is  good :  for  his  mercy  endureth, 
for  ever.  10  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  first-born : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever :  1 1  And  brought  out  Israel 
from  among  them :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  [See  the 
whole  Psalm.] 

Jer.  11:  19  I  was  like  a  lamb  or  an  ox  that  is  brought  to 
the  slaughter ;  and  I  knew  not  that  they  had  devised  devices 
against  me,  saying.  Let  us  destroy  the  tree  with  the  fruit 
thereof,  and  let  us  cut  him  off  from  the  land  of  the  living,  that 
his  name  may  be  no  more  remembered.  20  But,  O  LORD 
of  hosts,  that  judgest  righteously,  that  triest  the  reins  and  the 
heart,  let  me  see  thy  vengeance  on  them :  for  unto  thee  have  I 
revealed  my  cause. 

Ezk.  5:  13  Thus  shall  mine  anger  be  accomplished,  and  I 
will  cause  my  fury  to  rest  upon  them,  and  I  will  be  comforted : 
and  they  shall  know  that  I  the  LORD  have  spoken  it  in  my 
zeal,  when  I  have  accomplished  my  fury  in  them. 

[See  88,  571.] 

238.  Zeal  of  God. 

Dt.  7:  10  He  will  not  be  slack  to  him  that  hateth  him,  he 
will  repay  him  to  his  face. 

•Is.  9:  7  Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and  peace  there 
shall  be  no  end,  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom 
to  order  it,  and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice 
from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  LORD  of  hosts 
will  perform  this.  —  40:28  Hast  thou  not  known?  hast  thou. 
not  heard,  that  the  everlasting  God,  the  LORD,  the  Creator  of 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  fainteth  not,  neither  is  weary?  —  59:  17 
He  put  on  righteousness  as  a  breastplate,  and  a  helmet  of  salva- 
tion upon  his  head ;  and  he  put  on  the  garments  of  vengeance 
for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as  a  cloak. 

Ezk.  5:  13  Thus  shall  mine  anger  be  accomplished,  and  I 
will  cause  my  fury  to  rest  upon  them,  and  I  will  be  comforted : 
and  they  shall  know  that  I  the  LORD  Tiave  spoken  it  in  my 
zeal,  when  I  have  accomplished  my  fury  in  them. 

2  Pet.  3:  9  The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise,  as 
some  men  count  slackness.  [See  208.1 

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839 — 241  GOD'S  PREROGATIVES. 

Of  Property  in  us — over  Natural  Law  —  To  give  Moral  Law. 


PREROGATIVES,  OR  RIGHTS  OF  GOD. 

239.  God's  right  of  property  in  his  creatures. 

1  Ch.  29:  11  All  that  is  in  the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  u 
thine. 

Ps.  24:  1  The  earth  is  the  LORD'S,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. —  50:  10  Every  beast 
of  the  forest  is  mine,  and  the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills.  1 1 
I  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains :  and  the  wild  beasts  of 
the  field  are  mine.  12  If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not  tell  thee : 
for  the  world  is  mine  and  the  fulness  thereof. —  95:  5  The  sea 
is  his,  and  he  made  it :  and  his  hands  formed  the  dry  land.  6 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel  before  the 
LORD  our  maker.  7  For  he  is  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  — 100:  3  The  Lord 
he  is  God :  it  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ; 
we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Ezk.  18:  4  Behold,  all  souls  are  mine;  as  the  soul  of  the 
father,  so  also  the  soul  of  the  son  is  mine. 

Rom.  14:  8  Whether  we  live,  therefore,  or  die,  we  are  the 
Lord's. 

240.  God's  right  to  establish  and  control  natural  law. 

Job  38:  33  Knowest  thou  the  ordinances  of  heaven  ? 

Ps.  119:  90  Thou  hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 
91  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances. 

Pr.  3:  19  The  LORD  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth;  by 
understanding  hath  he  established  the  heavens. 

Jer.  31:  35  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  which  giveth  the  sun  for  a 
light  by  day,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  moon  and  of  the  stars  for 
a  light  by  night,  which  divideth  the  sea  when  the  waves  thereof 
roar;  The  LORD  of  hosts  is  his  name. — 33:  25  Thus  saith  the 
LORD  ;  If  my  covenant  be  not  with  day  and  night,  and  if  I  have 
not  appointed  the  ordinances  of  heaven  and  earth;  26  Then 
will  I  cast  away  the  seed  of  Jacob. 

241.  God's  right  to  give  supreme  moral  law. 

Ex.  20:  2  I  am  the  LORD  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage.  3  Thou 
ghalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

1  Ch.  29:  11  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  O  LORD,  and  thou  art 
exalted  as  head  above  all. 

Mat.  4: 10  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan : 
for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
172 


GOD'S    PREROGATIVES.  242 


To  Regenerate  or  not. 


Iiim  only  shalt  thou  serve.  —  22:  37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou 
shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment.  [See  280.] 

242.  God's  right  to  regenerate,  or  not  —  to  give  or  withhold  success  to 
means — and  to  form,  turn  and  control  the  hearts  of  men. 

Dt.  29:  4  The  LORD  hath  not  given  you  an  heart  to  perceive, 
and  eyes  to  see,  and  ears  to  hear,  unto  this  day. 

1  S.  26:  19  Now  therefore,  I  pray  thee,  let  my  lord  the  king 
hear  the  words  of  his  servant.     If  the  LORD  have  stirred  thee 
up  against  me,  let  him  accept  an  offering :  but  if  they  be  the 
children  of  men,  cursed  be  they  before  the  LORD  ;  for  they  have 
driven  me  out  this  day  from  abiding  in  the  inheritance  of  the 
LORD,  saying,  Go  serve  other  gods. 

Ps.  33:  14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth.  1 5  He  fashioneth  their  hearts 
alike ;  he  considereth  all  their  works. 

Is.  45:  9  Wo  unto  him  that  strive th  with  his  Maker !  Let 
the  potsherd  strive  with  the  potsherds  of  the  earth.  Shall  the 
clay  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it,  What  makest  thou  ?  or  thy 
work,  He  hath  no  hands  ? 

Mat.  13:  10  The  disciples  came,  and  said  unto  him,  Why 
speakest  thou  unto  them  in  parables  ?  11  He  answered  and 
said  unto  them,  Because  it  is  given  unto  you  to  know  the  mys- 
teries of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but  to  them  it  is  not  given.  — 
20:  15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine 
own  ?  is  thine  eye  evil  because  I  am  good  ?  1 6  So  the  lai 
shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last :  for  many  be  called,  but  fe 
chosen. 

Eom.  9:  20  Nay  but,  O  man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest 
against  God  ?  Shall  the  thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed 
it,  Why  hast  thou  made  me  thus?  21  Hath  not  the  potter 
power  over  the  clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto 
honor,  and  another  unto  dishonor  ?  22  What  if  God,  willing 
to  shew  his  wrath,  and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured 
with  much  long-suffering  the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruc- 
tion :  23  And  that  he  might  make  known  the  riches  of  his 
glory  on  the  vessels  of  mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared 
unto  glory. 

2  Tim.  2:  25   In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves ;  if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
tbe  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

[See  234,  264,  435.] 

15*  173 


243,  244  GOD'S  PREROGATIVES. 

To  try  us  by  Tempters  —  To  require  Human  Life. 

243.  God's  right  to  try  us  by  tempters^  temptations,  and  stumbling-blocks. 

Dt.  13:  1  If  there  arise  among  you  a  prophet,  or  a  dreamer 
of  dreams,  and  giveth  thee  a  sign  or  a  wonder,  2  And  the  sign 
or  the  wonder  come  to  pass,  whereof  he  spake  unto  thee,  saying, 
Let  us  go  after  other  gods,  which  thou  hast  not  known,  and  let 
us  serve  them ;  3  Thou  shalt  not  hearken  unto  the  words  of 
that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of  dreams :  for  the  LORD  your 
God  proveth  you,  to  know  whether  ye  love  the  LORD  your  God 
with  all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul/ 

1  K.  22:  20  The  LORD  said,  Who  shall  persuade  Ahab,  that 
he  may  go  up  and  fall  at  Ramoth-gilead  ?  And  one  said  on 
this  manner,  and  another  said  on  that  manner.  21  And  there 
came  forth  a  spirit,  and  stood  before  the  LORD,  and  said,  I  will 
persuade  him.  22  And  the  LORD  said  unto  him,  Wherewith  ? 
And  he  said,  I  will  go  forth,  and  I  will  be  a  lying  spirit  in  the 
mouth  of  all  his  prophets.  And  he  said,  Thou  shalt  persuade 
him,  and  prevail  also :  go  forth,  and  do  so.  23  Behold,  the 
LORD  hath  put  a  lying  spirit  in  the  mouth  of  all  these  thy 
prophets,  and  the  LORD  hath  spoken  evil  concerning  thee. 

Job  2:  6  The  LORD  said  unto  Satan,  Behold,  he  is  in  thine 
hand ;  but  save  his  life.  7  So  went  Satan  forth  from  the  pres- 
ence of  the  LORD,  and  smote  Job  with  sore  boils  from  the  sole 
of  his  foot  unto  his  crown. 

Jer.  6:  21  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  Behold,  I  will  lay  stumbling- 
blocks  before  this  people,  and  the  fathers  and  the  sons  together 
shall  fall  upon  them ;  the  neighbor  and  his  friend  shall  perish. 

Ezk.  3:  20  When  a  righteous  man  doth  turn  from  his  right- 
eousness, and  commit  iniquity,  and  I  lay  a  stumbling-block 
before  him,  he  shall  die. 

Mat.  4: 1  Then  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into  the  wilder- 
ness to  be  tempted  of  the  devil. 

1  Cor.  11:  19  There  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that 
they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among  you. 

244.  God's  right  to  require  human  life  at  his  pleasure. 

Gen  22:  2  He  said,  Take  now  thy  son,  thine  only  son  Isaac, 
whom  thou  lovest,  and  get  thee  into  the  land  of  Moriah ;  and 
offer  him  there  for  a  burnt-offering. 

Dt.  20:  16  Of  the  cities  of  these  people  which  the  LORD  thy 
God  doth  give  thee  for  an  inheritance,  thou  shalt  save  alive 
nothing  that  breatheth :  17  But  thou  shalt  utterly  destroy  them, 
namely,  the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  the  Canaanites,  and  the 
Perizzites,  the  Hivites,  and  the  Jebusites,  as  the  LORD  thy  God 
174 


GOD'S   PREROGATIVES.  245 — 248 

To  appoint  Rulers  —  to  visit  Iniquity  —  to  use  Men  —  to  Vindicate. 

hath  commanded  thee :  18  That  they  teach  you  not  to  do  afte* 
all  their  abominations  which  they  have  done  unto  their  gods ; 
so  should  ye  sin  against  the  LORD  your  God. 

1  S.  15:  3  Go  and  smite  Amalek,  and  utterly  destroy  all  that 
they  have,  and  spare  them  not ;  but  slay  both  man  and  woman, 
infant  and  suckling,  ox  and  sheep,  camel  and  ass. 

245.  Gods  right  to  appoint  rulers  and  statutes  in  judgment. 

1  K.  19: 15  The  LORD  said  unto  him,  Go,  return  on  thy  way 
to  the  wilderness  of  Damascus :  and  when  thou  comest,  anoint 
Hazael  to  be  king  over  Syria. 

2  K.  8:  1 2  Hazael  said,  Why  weepeth  my  lord  ?     And  he 
answered,  Because  I  know  the  evil  that  thou  wilt  do  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

Ezk.  20:  24  Because  they  had  not  executed  my  judgments, 
but  had  despised  my  statutes,  and  had  polluted  my  Sabbaths, 
and  their  eyes  were  after  their  fathers'  idols.  25  Wherefore 
I  gave  them  also  statutes  that  were  not  good,  and  judgments 
whereby  they  should  not  live ;  26  And  I  polluted  them  in  their 
own  gifts,  in  that  they  caused  to  pass  through  the  fire  all  that 
openeth  the  womb,  that  I  might  make  them  desolate,  to  the  end 
that  they  might  know  that  I  am  the  LORD. 

Dan.  4:  17  The  Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men, 
and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will,  and  setteth  up  over  it  the 
basest  of  men. 

Hos.  13:  11  I  gave  thee  a  king  in  mine  anger,  and  took  him 
away  in  my  wrath. 

246.  God's  right  to  visit  the  iniquity  of  fathers  upon  children,  etc. 

Ex.  20:  5  I  the  LORD  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ;  6  And  shewing  mercy 
unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. [See  497.] 

247.  God's  right  to  use  men  instrumentally. 

1  Ch.  6:  15  Jehozadak  went  into  captivity,  when  the  LORD 
carried  away  Judah  and  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Nebuchad- 
nezzar. [See  265.] 

248.  God's  right  to  vindicate  himself  and  servants. 

Dt.  32:  35  To  me  belongeth  vengeance,  and  recompense. 
[See  558.] 

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249 — 252  GOD'S  PURPOSES. 


Perfect  —  Immutable  —  Universal  —  include  evils. 


PURPOSES  OF  GOD. 

249.  God  has  a  perfect  plan  of  operations. 

Dt.  32:  4  He  is  the  Bock,  his  work  is  perfect. 

EC.  3:  14  I  know  that,  whatsoever  God  doeth,  it  shall.be 
for  ever :  nothing  can  be  put  to  it,  nor  any  thing  taken  from 
it:  and  God  doeth  it,  that  men  should  fear  before  him. 

[See  304.] 

250.  The  purposes  of  God  eternal  and  immutable. 

Ps.  33:  11  The  counsel  of  the  LORD  standeth  for  ever,  tlie 
thoughts  of  Ins  heart  to  all  generations. 

Pr.  19:  21  There  are  many  devices  in  a  man's  heart;  never- 
theless the  counsel  of  the  LORD,  that  shall  stand. 

Is.  14:  24  The  LORD  of  hosts  hath  sworn,  saying,  Surely  as 
I  have  thought,  so  shall  it  come  to  pass ;  and  as  I  have  pur- 
posed, so  shall  it  stand.  27  For  the  LORD  of  hosts  hath  pur- 
posed, and  who  shall  disannul  it?  and  his  hand  is  stretched 
out,  and  who  shall  turn  it  back  ?  —  46:  9  I  am  God,  and  there 
is  none  else  ;  lam  God,  and  there  is  none  like  me,  10  Declar- 
ing the  end  from  the  beginning,  and  from  ancient  times  the  things 
that  are  not  yet  done,  saying,  My  counsel  shall  stand,  and  I  will 
do  all  my  pleasure. 

Ep.  3:  11  According  to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  pur 
posed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  [See  217.] 

251.  The  purposes  of  God  universal  and  particular. 

Job  14:  5  Seeing  his  days  are  determined,  the  number  of  hi? 
months  are  with  thee,  thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds  that  he 
cannot  pass. 

Is.  14:  26  This  is  the  purpose  that  is  purposed  upon  the 
whole  earth :  and  this  is  the  hand  that  is  stretched  out  upon 
all  the  nations. 

Ac.  17:  26  Hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men  for 
to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined  the 
times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation. 

Ep.  1:11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance, 
being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will.  See  [307.] 

252.  Purposes  of  God  include  natural  and  moral  evil. 

Ac.  2:  23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 

and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by   wicked 

hands  have  crucified  and  slain.  —  4:  27  Of  a  truth  against  thy 

holy  child  Jesus,  \  horn  thou  hast  anointed,  both  Herod,  and 

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National  Election --Individual  Election. 


Pontius  Pilate,  with  the  Gentiles,  and  the  people  of  Israel, 
were  gathered  together,  28  For  to  do  whatsoever  thy  hand 
and  thy  counsel  determined  before  to  be  done.  — 13:  29  When 
they  had  fulfilled  all  that  was  written  of  him,  they  took  him 
down  from  the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a  sepulchre. 

1  Pet.  2: 8  A  stone  of  stumbling,  and  a  rock  of  offence,  even  to 
them  which  stumble  at  the  word,  being  disobedient:  whereunto 
also  they  were  appointed. 

Jude  4  There  are  certain  men  crept  in  unawares,  who  were 
before  of  old  ordained  to  this  condemnation,  ungodly  men, 
turning  the  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness,  and  denying 
the  only  Lord  God,  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Rev.  17:  17  God  hath  put  in  their  hearts  to  fulfil  his  will, 
and  to  agree,  and  give  their  kingdom  unto  the  beast,  until 
the  words  of  God  shall  be  fulfilled.  [See  3,  264-7.] 

253.  National  election. 

Dt.  4:  20  The  LORD  hath  taken  you,  and  brought  you  forth 
out  of  the  iron  furnace,  even  out  of  Egypt,  to  be  unto  him  a 
people  of  inheritance,  as  ye  are  this  day.  —  7:  6  Thou  art  an 
holy  people  unto  the  LORD  thy  God :  the  LORD  thy  God  hath 
chosen  thee  to  be  a  special  people  unto  himself,  above  all  peo- 
ple that  are  upon  the  face  of  the  earth.  —  32:  9  The  LORD'S 
portion  is  his  people;  Jocob  is  the  lot  of  his  inheritance.  10 
He  found  him  in  a  desert  land,  and  in  the  waste  howling  wilder- 
ness ;  he  led  him  about,  he  instructed  him,  he  kept  him  as  the 
apple  of  his  eye. 

Ps.  33:  12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  LORD  ; 
and  the  people  ivhom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance. 

Is.  45:  4  For  Jacob  my  servant's  sake,  and  Israel  mine  elect, 
I  have  even  called  thee  by  thy  name. 

Rom.  3:  1  What  advantage  then  hath  the  Jew  ?  or  what 
profit  is  there  of  circumcision  ?  2  Much  every  way :  chiefly, 
because  that  unto  them  were  committed  the  oracles  of  God.  — 
9:  4  Who  are  Israelites  ;  to  whom  pertaineth  the  adoption,  and 
the  glory,  and  the  covenants,  and  the  giving  of  the  law,  and 
the  service  of  God)  and  the  promises. 

•  254.  Individual  election. 

Mat.  20: 16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last:  for 
many  be  called,  but  few  chosen.  —  24:  22  For  the  elect's  sake 
those  days  shall  be  shortened. 

Jn.  13:  18  I  speak  not  of  you  all ;  I  know  whom  I  have 
chosen. —  15:  16  Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen 
you,  and  ordained  you,  that  ye  should  go  and  brine;  forth  fruity 

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Indivi  lual  Election. 


and  that  your  fruit  should  remain.  19  If  ye  were  of  the  world, 
the  world  would  love  his  own ;  but  because  ye  are  not  of  the 
world,  but  I  have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the 
world  hateth  you. 

Ac.  13:  48  When  the  Gentiles  heard  this,  they  were  glad, 
and  glorified  the  word  of  the  Lord  :  and  as  many  as  were 
ordained  to  eternal  life,  believed. 

Rom.  8:  28  We  know  that  all  tilings  work  together  for  good 
to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  according  to  his 
purpose.  29  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did  predes- 
tinate to  be  conformed  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  he  might 
be  the  first-born  among  many  brethren. —  9:  10  Not  only  this  ; 
but  when  Rebecca  also  had  conceived  by  one,  even  by  our 
father  Isaac.  1 1  ( For  the  children  being  not  yet  born,  neither 
having  done  any  good  or  evil,  that  the  purpose  of  God,  accord- 
ing to  election  might  stand,  not  of  works,  but  of  him  that 
calleth ;)  12  It  was  said  unto  her,  The  elder  shall  serve  the 
younger.  13  As  it  is  written,  Jacob  have  I  loved,  \  ut  ,Esau 
have  I  hated.  1 4  What  shall  we  say  then  ?  Is  there  unright- 
eousness with  God?  God  forbid.  15  For  he  saith  to  Moses: 
I  will  have  mercy  on  whom  I  will  have  mercy,  and  I  will  have 
compassion  on  whom  I  will  have  compassion.  —  11:5  Even  so 
then  at  this  present  time  also  there  is  a  remnant  according  to 
the  election  of  grace.  7  What  then  ?  Israel  hath  not  obtained 
that  which  he  seeketh  for ;  but  the  election  hath  obtained  it, 
and  the  rest  were  blinded. 

Ep.  1:  4  According  as  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before 
the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  be  holy  and 
without  blame  before  him  in  love  :  5  Having  predestinated 
us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself, 
according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his  will,  6  To  the  praise  of 
the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he  hath  made  us  accepted  in 
the  Beloved.  1 1  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheri- 
tance, being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

1  Th.  1:  4  Knowing,  brethren  beloved,  your  election  of  God. 
—  5:  9  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain  sal- 
vation by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2  Th.  2:  13  We  are  bound  to  give  thinks  always  to  God  for 
you,  brethren  beloved  of  the  Lord,  because  God  hath  from  the 
beginning  chosen   you  to  salvation,  through  sanctification  of 
the  Spirit,  and  belief  of  the  truth. 

1  Pet,  1:  2  Elect  according  to  the   foreknowledge  of  God 
the  Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience 
find  sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ.  [See  234,  242,  584.] 
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GOD'S  PURPOSES.  255  —  257 


Electkn  before  faith  —  Vessels  of  Wrath  —  Means  and  Ends. 

255.  Election  previous  to  faith. 

Ep.  1:  4  According  as  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  be  holy  and  without 
blame  before  him  in  love. 

Rev.  17:8  The  beast  that  thou  sawest,  was, and  is  not;  and 
shall  ascend  out  of  the  bottomless  pit,  and  go  into  perdition  : 
and  they  that  dwell  on  the  earth  shall  wonder,  (whose  names 
were  not  written  in  the  book  of  life  from  the  foundation  of  the 
world,)  when  they  behold  the  beast  that  was,  and  is  not,  and 
yet  is. 

256.  Purposes  respecting  the  "  vessels  of  ivrath" — reprobation. 

Ex.  9:  16  In  very  deed  for  this  came  have  I  raised  thee 
up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ;  and  that  my  name  may  be 
declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 

Pr.  16:  4  The  LORD  hath  made  all  things  for  himself:  yea 
even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of  evil. 

Mk.  4:  11  He  said  unto  them,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to  know 
the  mystery  of  the  kingdom  of  God :  but  unto  them  that  are 
without,  all  these  things  are  done  in  parables:  12  That  seeing 
they  may  see,  and  not  perceive  ;  and  hearing  they  may  hear, 
and  not  understand ;  lest  at  any  time  they  should  be  converted, 
and  their  sins  should  be  forgiven  them. 

Horn.  9:  17  The  Scripture  saithunto  Pharaoh,  Even  for  this 
same  purpose  have  I  raised  thee  up,  that  I  might  shew  my 
power  in  thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared  through- 
out all  the  earth.  22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath, 
and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffer- 
ing the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction  :  23  And  that  he 
might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of 
mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory. 

2  Cor.  13:  5  Examine  yourselves,  whether  ye  be  in  the  faith ; 
prove  your  own  selves.  Know  ye  not  your  own  selves,  how 
that  Jesus  Christ  is  in  you,  except  ye  be  reprobates  ?  6  But 
I  trust  that  ye  shall  know  that  we  are  not  reprobates. 

2  Pet.  2:  12  These,  as  natural  brute  beasts,  made  to  be 
taken  and  destroyed,  speak  evil  of  the  things  that  they  under- 
stand not ;  and  shall  utterly  perish  in  their  own  corruption. 

[See  252,  260,  267,  435,  436,  560.] 

257.  God's  purposes  includz  means  and  ends. 

Ac.  27:  22  Now  I  exhort  you  to  be  of  good  cheer:  for 
there  shall  be  no  loss  of  any  man's  life  among  you,  but  of  the 
ship.  23  For  there  stood  by  me  this  night  the  angel  of  God, 

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258,  259          GOD'S  PROVIDENCE  on  AGENCY. 

Nature  and  efficacy  of. 

whose  I  am,  and  whom  I  serve,  24  Saying,  Fear  not,  Patil ; 
thou  must  be  brought  before  Cesar :  and  lo,  God  hath  given 
thee  all  them  that  sail  with  thee.  30  And  as  the  shipmen  were 
about  to  flee  out  of  the  ship,  when  they  had  let  down  the  boat 
into  the  sea,  under  color  as  though  they  would  have  cast 
anchors  out  of  the  foreship,  3-1  Paul  said  to  the  centurion,  and 
to  the  soldiers,  Except  these  abide  in  the  ship,  ye  cannot  be 
saved. 

2  Th.  2:  13  We  are  bound  to  give  thanks  always  to  God  for 
you,  brethren  beloved  of  the  Lord,  because  God  hath  from  the 
beginning  chosen  you  to  salvation,  through  sanctification  of  the 
Spirit,  and  belief  of  the  truth. 

1  Pet.  1:  2  Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the 
Father,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience  and 
sprinkling  of  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ.  [See  17,  (3).] 

258.  God's  purposes  encourage  the  use  of  means. 

Dan.  9:  2  In  the  first  year  of  his  reign  I  Daniel  understood  by 
books  the  number  of  the  years,  whereof  the  word  of  the  LORE 
came  to  Jeremiah  the  prophet,  that  he  would  accomplish 
seventy  years  in  the  desolations  of  Jerusalem.  And  I  set  my 
face  unto  the  Lord  GOD,  to  seek  by  prayer  and  supplications, 
with  fasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes. 

Ac.  18:  9  Then  spake  the  Lord  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a 
vision,  Be  not  afraid,  but  speak,  and  hold  not  thy  peace  :  10 
.For  I  am  with  thee,  and  no  man  shall  set  on  thee,  to  hurt  thee: 
for  I  have  much  people  in  this  city.  11  And  he  continued 
there  a  year  and  six  months,  teaching  the  word  of  God  among 
them.  [See  431.] 

PROVIDENCE  OR  AGENCY  OF  GOD. 

259.  Nature  and  efficacy  of  God's  providence. 

Gen.  1:  3  God  said,  Let  there  be  light :  and  there  was 
light. 

Ps.  29:  4  The  voice  of  the  LORD  is  powerful ;  the  voice  of 
the  LORD  is  full  of  majesty.  5  The  voice  of  the  LORD 
breaketh  the  cedars ;  yea,  the  LORD  breaketh  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon.  6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf ;  Lebanon 
and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn.  7  The  voice  of  the  LORD 
divideth  the  flames  of  fire.  8  The  voice  of  the  LORD  shaketh 
the  wilderness ;  the  LORD  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 
9  The  voice  of  the  LORD  maketh  the  hinds  to  calve. — 33:  6 
By  the  word  of  the  LORD  were  the  heavens  made ;  and  all  the 
host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth.  8  Let  all  tb*  earti 
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Particularity  and  extent  of.  "* 

fear  the  LORD  :  let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in 
awe  of  him.  9  He  spake,  and  it  was  done  ;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. —  66:  7  He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever; 
his  eyes  behold  the  nations :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt 
themselves. 

Heb.  11:  3  Through  faith  we  understand  that  the  worlds 
were  framed  by  the  word  of  God,  so  that  things  which  are 
BOftn  were  not  made  of  things  which  do  appear.  [See  218.] 

260.  Particularity  and  extent  of  God's  providence. 

1  Ch.  29:  12  Both  riches  and  honor  come  of  thee,  and  thou 
reignest  over  all ;  and  in  thine  hand  is  power  and  might ;  and 
in  thine  hand  it  is  to  make  great,  and  to  give  strength  unto  . 
sll. 

Ps.  135:  6  Whatsoever  the  LORD  pleased,  that  did  he  in 
heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places.  7  He 
causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the  earth;  he 
maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ;  he  bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his 
treasuries.  —  147:  8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who 
prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon 
the  mountains.  9  He  givetli  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the 
young  ravens  which  cry.  15  lie  sendeth  forth  his  command- 
ment upon  earth  :  his  word  runneth  very  swiftly.  1 6  He  giveth 
snow  like  wool:  hescattereth  the  hoar-frost  like  ashes.  17  He 
casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels  :  who  can  stand  before  his 
cold?  18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them :  he 
causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

Fr.  16:  33  The  lot  is  cast  into  the  lap ;  but  the  whole  dis- 
posing thereof  is  of  the  LORD. 

Is.  26:  12  Lord,  thou  wilt  ordain  peace  for  us :  for  thou  also 
hast  wrought  all  our  works  in  us.  —  45:  7  I  form  the  light,  and 
create  darkness:  I  make  peace,  and  create  evil:  I  the  LORD 
do  all  these  things. 

Jer.  10:  13  When  he  uttereth  his  voice,  there  is  a  multitude 
of  waters  in  the  heavens,  and  he  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend 
from  the  ends  of  the  earth ;  he  maketh  lightnings,  with  rain, 
and  bringeth  forth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasures. 

Am.  3:  6  Shall  there  be  evil  in  a  city,  and  the  Lord  hath  not 
done  it  ? 

Mat.  10:  29  Are  ifbttwo  sparrows  sold  for  a  farthing?  and 
one  of  them  shall  rot  fall  on  the  ground  without  your  Father. 
80  But  the  very  iiairs  of  your  head  are  all  numbered. 

Rom.  11:  36  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are 
all  things  :  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever. 

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2G1,  2G2          GOD'S  PROVIDENCE  OB  AGENCY. 


Provision  for  all  —  Dependance  of  creatures. 


I  Cor.  12:  6  There  are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is  the 
same  God,  which  worketh  ail  in  all. 

Ep.  1:  11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance, 
being  predestinated  according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who 
worketh  all  things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will. 

Ph.  2:  13  It  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and 
to  do  of  his  good  pleasure. 

Heb.  13:  20  The  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the 
dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  21  Make  you  perfect  in 
every  good  work,  to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is 
well-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom  be 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.  [See  3,  264 — 7.] 

261.  Providence  supplies  temporal  wants. 

Ps.  104:  14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and 
herb  for  the  service  of  man :  that  he  may  bring  forth  food  out 
of  the  earth.  21  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and 
seek  their  meat  from  God.  27  These  wait  all  upon  thee ;  that 
thou  mayest  give  them  their  meat  in  due  season.  28  That  thou 
givest  them,  they  gather :  thou  openest  thy  hand,  they  are 
filled  with  good. 

Mat.  5:  45  He  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the 
good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust.  —  6:  26 
Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air :  for  they  sow  not,  neither  do  they 
reap,  nor  gather  into  barns  ;  yet  your  heavenly  Father  feedeth 
them.  28  And  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment?  Consider 
the  lilies  of  the  field  how  they  grow ;  they  toil  not,  neither  do 
they  spin ;  29  And  yet  I  say  unto  you,  That  even  Solomon  in 
all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  30  Where- 
fore, if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to-day  is,  and 
to-morrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much  more  clothe 
you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ? 

262.  All  creatures  dependant  upon  God's  providence. 

Job.  12:  10  In  whose  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living  thing, 
and  the  breath  of  all  mankind.  [Dan.  5:  23.] 

Ps.  22:  29  None  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul.  —  87:  7  All 
my  springs  are  in  thee. 

Jer.  10:  23  O  LORD,  I  know  that  the  way  of  man  is  not  hi 
himself:  it  is  not  in  man  that  walketh  to  direct  his  steps. — 
18:  6  Behold,  as  the  clay  is  in  the  potter's  hand,  so  are  ye  in 
rpy  hand,  O  house  of  Israel. 

Jn.  15-:  5  Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

Ac.  17:  26  Hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
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GOD'S  PROVIDENCE  OR  AGENCY.      263,  264 


Preserves  creatures  —  Controls  the  Heart. 


for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined 
the  times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation  ; 
27  That  they  should  seek  the  Lord,  if  haply  they  might  feel 
after  him,  and  find  him,  though  he  be  not  far  from  every  one 
of  us  :  28  For  in  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being ; 
as  certain  also  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  For  we  are  also 
his  offspring. 

2  Cor.  3:  5  Not  that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think 
any  thing  as  of  ourselves  ;  but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God. 

263.  Ail  creatures  preserved  by  God's  providence. 

Neh,  9:  6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  LORD  alone ;  thou  hast  made 
heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  the  earth, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein,  the  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  thou  preservest  them  all. 

Job.  7:  20  I  have  sinned ;  what  shall  I  do  unto  thee,  O  thou 
Preserver  of  men?  —  1Q:  12  Thy  visitation  hath  preserved 
my  spirit.  —  34:  14  If  he  set  his  heart  upon  man,  ^/he  gather 
unto  himself  his  spirit  and  his  breath  ;  15  All  flesh  shall  perish 
together,  and  man  shall  turn  again  unto  dust. 

Ps.  36:  6  O  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast,  —  63:  8 
Thy  right  hand  upholdeth/me.  — 66:  8  O  bless  our  God,  ye 
people,  and  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard :  9  Which 
holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 
— 121:  7  The  LORD  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  he  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

Pr.  24:  12  He  that  keepeth  thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know  it  ? 

Heb.  1:  3  Upholding  all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power. 

264.  God  forms,  turns  and  governs  the  heart. 

1  Ch.  5:  26  The  God  of  Israel  stirred  up  the  spirit  of  Pul 
king  of  Assyria,  and  the  spirit  of  Tilgath-pilneser   king  of 
Assyria,  and  he  carried  them  away,  even  the  Reubenites,  and 
the  Gadites,  and  the  half-tribe  of  Manasseh. 

2  Ch.  18:  31   They   compassed   about  him  to   fight:    but 
Jehoshaphat  cried  out,  and  the  LORD  helped  him ;  and  God 
moved  them  to  depart  from  him. 

Ezra  6:  22  And  kept  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  seven 
days  with  joy:  for  the  LORD  had  made  them  joyful,  and 
turned  the  heart  of  the  king  of  Assyria  unto  them,  to  strengthen 
their  hands  in  the  work  of  the  house  of  God,  the  God  of 
Israel.  —  7:  27  Blessed  be  the  LORD  God  of  our  fathers,  which 
hath  put  such  a  thing  as  this  in  the  king's  heart,  to  beautify  the 
house  of  the  LORD  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 

Pr.  16:  1  The  preparations  of  the  heart  in  man,  and  the 

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265  GOD'S   PROVIDENCE    OR   AGENCY. 

Employs  men  instrumentally. 

answer  of  the  tongue,  is  from  the  Lord.  9  A  man's  heart  de- 
visetli  his  way:  but  the  Lord  directeth  his  steps. — 21: 1  The 
king's  heart  is  in  the  hand  of  the  LORD,  as  the  rivers  of  wa- 
ter :  he  turneth  it  whithersoever  he  will. 

Is.  G4:  8  Now,  O  LORD,  thou  art  our  Father ;  we  are  the 
clay,  and  thou  our  potter ;  and  we  all  are  the  work  of  thy 
hand. 

Zee.  12:  1  The  burden  of  the  word  of  the  LORD  for  Israel, 
saith  the  LORD,  which  stretcheth  forth  the  heavens,  and  layeth 
the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  formeth  the  spirit  of  man 
within  him. 

Ac,  16:  14  A  certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a  seller  of  pur- 
ple, of  the  city  of  Thyatira,  which  worshipped  God,  heard  us : 
whose  heart  the  Lord  opened,  that  she  attended  unto  the  things 
which  were  spoken  of  Paul.  [See  242  —  6.] 

265.  God  employs  men  as  his  instruments. 

2  S.  7:  14  I  will  be  his  father,  and  he  shall  be  my  son.  If 
he  commit  iniquity,  I  will  chasten  him  with  the  rod  of  men, 
and  with  the  stripes  of  the  children  of  men. 

2  K.  5:  1  Now  Naaman,  captain  of  the  host  of  the  king  of 
Syria,  was  a  great  man  with  his  master,  and  honorable,  because 
by  him  the  LORD  had  given  deliverance  unto  Syria. 

1  Ch.  6:  15  Jehozadak'  went  into  captivity,  when  the  LORD 
carried  away  Judah  and  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Nebu- 
chadnezzar* 

Job  1:  15  The  Sabeans  fell  upon  them,  and  took  them  away. 
17  The  Chaldeans  made  out  three  bands,  and  fell  upon  the 
camels,  and  have  carried  them  away,  yea,  and  slain  the  ser- 
vants with  the  edge  of  the  sword.  21  The  Lord  gave,  and 
the  Lord  hath  taken  away ;  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Ps.  17:  13  Arise,  O  LORD,  disappoint  him,  cast  him  down: 
deliver  my  soul  from  the  wicked,  which  is  thy  sword :  14  From 
men  which  are,  thy  hand,  O  LORD,  from  men  of  the  world, 
which  have  their  portion  in  this  life. 

Is.  10:  5  O  Assyrian,  the  rod  of  mine  anger,  and  the  staff 
in  their  hand  is  mine  indignation.  6  I  will  send  him  against 
a  hypocritical  nation,  and  against  the  people  of  my  wrath  will 
I  give  him  a  charge,  to  take  the  spoil,  and  to  take  the  prey,  and 
to  tread  them  down  like  the  mire  of  the  streets.  7  Howbeit 
he  meaneth  not  so,  neither  dotli  his  heart  think  so  ;  but  it  is  in 
his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not  a  few.  12  Where- 
fore it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  wh  ui  the  LORD  hath  performed 
his  whole. work  upon  mount  Zion  and  on  Jerusalem,  I  will 
punish  the  fruit  of  the  stout  heart  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  and 
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In  controlling  popular  favor. 

the  glory  of  bis  high  looks.  15  Shall  the  axe  boast  itself 
against  him  that  heweth  therewith  ?  or  shall  the  saw  magnify 
itself  against  him  that  shaketh  it  ?  as  if  the  rod  should  shake 
itself  against  them  that  lift  it  up,  or  as  if  the  utaff  should  lift 
up  itself,  as  if  it  were  no  wood. — 13:  5  They  come  from  a  far 
country,  from  the  end  of  heaven,  even  the  LORD,  and  the 
weapons  of  his  indignation,  to  destroy  the  whole  land.  —  37:  7 
Behold,  I  will  send  a  blast  upon  him,  and  he  shall  hear  a  ru- 
mor, and  return  to  his  own  land ;  and  I  will  cause  him  to  fall 
by  the  sword  in  his  own  land. 

Jer.  27:  8  It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the  nation  and  kingdom 
which  will  not  serve  the  same  Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  of 
Babylon,  and  that  will  not  put  their  neck  under  the  yoke  of 
the  king  of  Babylon,  that  nation  will  I  punish,  saith  the  LORD, 
with  the  sword,  and  with  the  famine,  and  with  the  pestilence, 
until  I  have  consumed  them  by  his  hand.  —  50:  9  For  lo,  I 
will  raise  and  cause  to  come  up  against  Babylon  an  assembly 
of  great  nations  from  the  north  country :  and  they  shall  set 
themselves  in  array  against  her;  from  thence  she  shall  be 
taken. 

Ezk.  25:  14  I  will  lay  my  vengeance  upon  Edom  by  the 
hand  of  my  people  Israel. 

Hab.  1:  6  For  lo,  I  raise  up  the  ^Chaldeans,  that  bitter  and 
hasty  nation,  which  shall  march  through  the  breadth  of  the 
land,  to  possess  the  dwelling-places  that  are  not  theirs.  12  O 
Lord,  thou  hast  ordained  them  for  judgment:  and,  O  mighty 
God,  thou  hast  established  them  for  correction.  [See  278.] 

266.  God's  control  of  popular  favor  and  frowns. 

Gen.  39:  21  The  LORD  was  with  Joseph,  and  shewed  him 
/nercy,  and  gave  him  favor  in  the  sight  of  the  keeper  of  the 
i/rison. 

Ex.  3:  21  I  will  give  this  people  favor  in  the  sight  of  th.6 
Egyptians :  and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  then,  when  ye  go,  y* 
shall  not  go  empty. 

Ps.  75:  6  Promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from 
the  west,  nor  from  the  south.  7  But  God  is  the  judge :  h* 
putteth  down  one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

Dan.  1:  9  God  had  brought  Daniel  into  favor  and  tendei 
love  with  the  prince  of  the  eunuchs. 

Ac.  7:  9  The  patriarchs,  moved  with  envy,  sold  Joseph  int« 
Egypt :  but  God  was  with  him,  10  And  delivered  him  out  oi 
all  Ms  afflictions,  and  gave  him  favor  and  wisdom  in  the  sigh* 
of  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt ;  and  he  made  him  governor  ovei 
Egypt,  and  all  his  house. 

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267  GOD'S  PROVIDENCE    OR   AGENCY. 

In  Moral  Evils  and  Delusions. 

267.   God's  providence  in  moral  evils  and  delusions. 

Ex.  7:  3  I  will  harden  Pharaoh's  heart,  and  multiply  my 
signs  and  my  wonders  in  the  land  of  Egypt. — 9: 12  The  Lord 
hardened  the  heart  of  Pharaoh,  and  he  hearkened  not  unto 
them;  as  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  Moses. — 10: 1  The  Lord 
said  unto  Moses,  Go  in  unto  Pharaoh :  for  I  have  hardened 
his  heart,  and  the  heart  of  his  servants ;  that  I  might  shew 
these  my  signs  before  him. —  14:8  The  Lord  hardened  the 
heart  of  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt,  and  he  pursued  after  the 
children  of  Israel.  17  And  I,  behold,  I  will  harden  the  hearts 
of  the  Egyptians,  and  they  shall  follow  them  :  and  I  will  get 
me  honor  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  host. 

Dt.  2:  30  Sihon  king  of  Heshbon  would  not  let  us  pass  by 
him  :  for  the  LORD  thy  God  hardened  his  spirit,  and  made  his 
heart  obstinate,  that  he  might  deliver  him  into  thine  hand,  as 
appeareth  this  day. 

Jos.  11:  19  There  was  not  a  city  that  made  peace  with  the 
children  of  Israel,  save  the  Hivites  the  inhabitants  of  Gibeon: 
all  other  they  took  in  battle.  20  For  it  was  of  the  LORD  to 
harden  their  hearts,  that  they  should  come  against  Israel  in 
battle,  that  he  might  destroy  them. 

Jud.  7:  22  The  Lord  set  every  man's  sword  against  his  fel- 
low, even  throughout  all  the  host. 

2  S.  24:  1  Again  the  anger  of  the  LORD  was  kindled  against 
Israel,  and  he  moved  David  against  them  to  say,  Go,  number 
Israel  and  Judah. 

1  K.  22:  23  Behold,  the  Lord  hath  put  a  lying  spirit  in  the 
moutn  of  all  these  thy  prophets. 

Job  17:  4  Thou  hast  hid  their  heart  from  understanding; 
therefore  shalt  theu  not  exalt  them. 

Ps.  28:  3  Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity. — 105:  25  He  turned  their  heart  to  hate 
his  people,  to  deal  subtilely  with  his  servants. — 119:  36  In- 
cline my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to  covetousness?. 
• — 141:  4  Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  practise 
wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity. 

Is.  19:  14  The  Lord  hath  mingled  a  perverse  spirit  in  the 
midst  thereof. —  29:  10  The  Lord  hath  poured  out  upon  you 
the  spirit  of  deep  sleep,  and  hath  closed  your  eyes :  the  pro- 
phets and  your  rulers,  the  seers  hath  he  covered. — 44:  18  They 
have  not  known  nor  understood :  for  he  hath  shut  their  eyes, 
that  they  cannot  see;  and  their  hearts,  that  they  cannot  upder- 
Btand. —  45:  7  I  form  the  light,  and  create  darkness  :  I  make 
peace,  and  create  evil :  I  the  Lord  do  all  these  things.— 63: 1.7 
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GOD  S  PROVIDENCE  OK  AGENCY.          268 

Brings  Good  out  of  Evil. 

O  Lord,  why  hast  them  made  us  to  err  from  thy  ways,  and 
hardened  our  heart  from  thy  fear  ? 

Ezk.  14:  9  -If  the  prophet  be  deceived  when  he  hath  spoken 
a  thing,  I  the  LORD  have  deceived  that  prophet,  and  I  will 
stretch  out  my  hand  upon  him,  and  will  destroy  him  from  the 
midst  of  my  people  Israel. 

Zee.  8:10  Before  these  days  there  was  no  hire  for  man,  nor 
any  hire  for  beast ;  neither  was  there  any  peace  to  him  that 
went  out  or  came  in  because  of  the  affliction  :  for  I  set  all  men 
every  one  against  his  neighbor. 

Lk.  10:  21  In  that  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit,  and  said,  I 
thank  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  re- 
vealed them  unto  babes :  even  so,  Father ;  for  so  it  seemed 
good  in  thy  sight. 

Jn.  12:  39  They  could  not  believe,  because  that  Esaias 
said  again,  40  He  hath  blinded  their  eyes,  and  hardened 
their  heart ;  that  they  should  not  see  with  their  eyes,  nor  un- 
derstand with  their  heart,  and  be  converted,  and  I  should  heal 
ihem.  41  These  things  said  Esaias,  when  he  saw  his  glory, 
and  spake  of  him. 

Rom.  9:  18  Therefore  hath  he  mercy  on  whom  he  will  have 
mercy,  and  whom  he  will  he  hardeneth.  — 11:7  What  then? 
Israel  hath  not  obtained  that  which  he  seeketh  for;  but  the 
election  hath  obtained  it,  and  the  rest  were  blinded.  8  (Ac- 
cording as  it  is  written,  God  hath  given  them  the  spirit  of 
slumber,  eyes  that  they  should  not  see,  and  ears  that  they 
feiould  not  hear ;)  unto  this  day. 

2  Thes.  2:  10  They  received  not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that 
they  might  be  saved.  1 1  And  for  this  cause  God  shall  send 
them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a  lie :  12  That 
they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed  not  the  truth,  but  had 
pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Rev.  17:  17  God  hath  put  in  their  hearts  to  fulfil  his  will, 
and  to  agree,  and  give  their  kingdom  unto  the  beast,  until  the 
words  of  God  shall  be  fulfilled.  [See  252,  256,  435.] 

268.  God  brings  good  out  of  evil  —  or  sin  the  occasion  of  good. 

Gen,  45:  5  Be  not  grieved,  nor  angry  with  yourselves,  that 
ye  sold  me  hither :  for  God  did  send  me  before  you  to  preserve 
life. 

Ex.  9:16  In  very  deed  for  this  cause  have  I  raised  thee  up, 
for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power  ;  and  that  my  name  may  be  de- 
clared throughout  all  the  earth.  — 10:  1  The  LORD  said  unto 
Moses,  Go  in  unto  Pharaoh  for  I  have  hardened  his  heart, 

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269  GOD'S   PROVIDENCE    OR   AGENCY. 

Not  the  author  of  confusion. 


and  the  heart  of  his  servants ;  that  I  might  shew  these  niy 
signs  before  him :  2  And  that  thou  mayest  tell  in  the  ears  of 
thy  son,  and  of  thy  son's  son,  what  things  I  have  wrought  in 
Egypt,  and  my  signs  which  I  have  done  among  them ;  that  ye 
may  know  how  that  I  am  the  LORD. 

Ps.  7G:  10  Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee :  the 
remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

Mat.  18:  7  Wo  unto  the  world  because  of  offences !  for  it 
must  needs  be  that  offences  come;  but  wo  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  offence  cometh  ! 

Rom.  3:  5  If  our  unrighteousness  commend  the  righteous- 
ness of  God,  what  shall  we  say  ?  Is  God  unrighteous  who 
taketh  vengeance  ?  (I  speak  as  a  man,)  6  God  forbid :  for 
then  how  shall  God  judge  the  world  ?  7  For  if  the  truth  of 
God  hath  more  abounded  through  my  lie  unto  his  glory  ;  why 
yet  am  I  also  judged  as  a  sinner  ?  8  And  not  rather  (as  we 
be  slanderously  reported,  and  as  some  affirm  that  we  say)  Let 
us  do  evil,  that  good  may  come  ?  whose  damnation  is  just. — 
5:  20  Where  sin  abounded,  grace  did  much  more  abound. 
—  6:  1 7  God  be  thanked,  that  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin  ;  but 
ye  have  obeyed  from  the  heai^t  that  form  of  doctrine  which 
was  delivered  you. — 8:  28  We  know  that  all  things  work  to- 
gether for  good,  to  them  that  love  God. 

1  Cor.  11:  19  There  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that 
they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among  you. 

[See  277.] 

269.  God,  not  the  actor,  or  instigator  of  sin. 

Jer.  7:  9  Will  ye  steal,  murder,  and  commit  adultery,  and 
swear  falsely,  and  burn  incense  unto  Baal,  and  walk  after  other 
gods  whom  ye  know  not;  10  And  come  and  stand  before  me 
in  this  house,  which  is  called  by  iny  name,  and  say,  We  are 
delivered  to  do  all  these  abominations  ? 

1  Cor.  14:  33  God  is  not  the  author  of  confusion,  but  of 
peace,  as  in  all  churches  of  the  saints. 

Jam.  1:  13  Let  no  man  say  when  he  is  tempted,  I  am 
tempted  of  God :  for  God  cannot  be  tempted  with  evil,  neither 
tempteth  he  any  man :  1 4  But  every  man  is  tempted,  when 
he  is  drawn  away  of  his  own  lust,  and  enticed.  1 5  Then,  when 
lust  hath  conceived,  it  bringeth  forth  sin ;  and  sin,  when  it  is 
finished,  bringeth  forth  death.  16  Do  not  err,  my  beloved 
brethren.  17  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from 
above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning. — 3:  14  If  ye 
have  bitter  envying  and  strife  in  your  hearts,  glory  not,  and  lie 
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Different  motives. 


not  against  the  truth.  15  This  wisdom  descendeth  not  from 
above,  but  is  earthly,  sensual,  devilish.  16  For  where  envying 
and  strife  is,  there  is  confusion  and  every  evil  work.  17  But 
the  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first  pure,  then  peaceable, 
gentle,  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits, 
without  partiality,  and  without  hypocrisy. 

1  Jn.  2:  16  All  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  and 
the  lust  of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  is  not  of  the  Father, 
but  is  of  the  world. 

270.  God  and  mankind  often  have  different  motives  in  effecting  the  scum 
events. 

Gen.  45:  4  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  Come  near  to  me, 
I  pray  you :  and  they  came  near :  and  he  said,  I  am  Joseph 
your  brother,  whom  ye  sold  into  Egypt.  5  Now  therefore  be 
not  grieved,  nor  angry  with  yourselves,  that  ye  sold  me  hither: 
for  God  did  send  me  before  you  to  preserve  life.  6  For  these 
two  years  hath  the  famine  been  in  the  land :  and  yet  there  are 
five  years,  in  the  which  there  shall  neither  be  earing  nor  har- 
vest.—  50:  19  Joseph  said  unto  them,  Fear  not:  for  am  I  in 
the  place  of  God  ?  20  But  as  for  you,  ye  thought  evil  against 
me ;  but  God  meant  it  unto  good,  to  bring  to  pass,  as  it  is  this 
day,  to  save  much  people  alive. 

Is.  10:  5  O  Assyrian,  the  rod  of  mine  anger,  and  the  staff  in 
their  hand  is  mine  indignation.  6  I  will  send  him  against  a 
hypocritical  nation,  and  against  the  people  of  my  wrath  will  I 
give  him  a  charge,  to  take  the  spoil,  and  to  take  the  prey,  and 
to  tread  them  down  like  the  mire  of  the  streets.  7  Howbeit 
he  meaneth  not  so,  neither  doth  his  heart  think  so ;  but  it  is  in 
his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not  a  few.  12  Where-  . 
fore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  the  Lord  hath  performed 
his  whole  work  upon  mount  Zion  and  on  Jerusalem,  I  will 
punish  the  fruit  of  the  stout  heart  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  and 
the  glory  of  his  high  looks. 

Mk.  15:  0  Pilate  answered  them  saying,  Will  ye  that  I  re- 
lease unto  you  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  10  (For  he  knew  that 
the  chief  priests  had  delivered  him  for  envy.) 

Jn.  3:  16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-be- 
gotten Sen.  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life. 

Ac.  2:  23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
bauds  hay*  crucified  and  slain. 

189 


271  GOD'S   PROVIDENCE    OR  AGENCY. 

Freedom  and  activity  under. 

27 1.  Freedom  and  activity,  under  the  providence  of  God. 

Ex.  8:  32  Pharaoh  hardened  his  heart  at  this  time  also, 
neither  would  he  let  the  people  go. — 9:  27  And  Pharaoh  sent 
and  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron,  and  said  unto  them,  I  have 
sinned  this  time :  the  LORD  is  righteous,  and  I  and  my  people 
are  wicked. — 10:  16  Pharaoh  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron  in 
haste ;  and  he  said,  I  have  sinned  against  the  LORD  your  God, 
and  against  you.  17  Now  therefore  forgive,  I  pray  thee,  my 
sin  only  this  once,  and  entreat  the  LORD  your  God  that  he  may 
take  away  from  me  this  death  only. 

Dt.  30:  191  call  heaven  and  earth  to  record  this  day  against 
you,  that  I  have  set  before  you  life  and  death,  blessing  and 
cursing :  therefore  choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed 
may  live. 

Jos.  24: 15  If  it  seem  evil  unto  you  to  serve  the  Lord,  choose 
you  this  day  whom  ye  will  serve. 

2  S.  24: 1  Again  the  anger  of  the  LORD  was  kindled  against 
Israel,  and  he  moved  David  against  them  to  say,  Go,  number 
Isrsiel  and  Judah.  10  And  David's  heart  smote  him  after  that 
he  had  numbered  the  people.  And  David  said  unto  the  LORD, 
I  have  sinned  greatly  in  that  I  have  done  :  and  now,  I  beseech 
thee,  O  LORD,  take  away  the  iniquity  of  thy  servant ;  for  I 
have  done  very  foolishly. 

Pr.  1:  29  They  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the  fear 
of  the  LORD  :  30  They  would  none  of  my  counsel :  they 
despised  ah1  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall  they  eat  of  the 
fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices.  — 
16:  9  A  man's  heart  deviseth  his  way :  but  the  LORD  directeth 
his  steps. — 23:  26  My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

Song  1:  4  Draw  me,  we  will  run  after  thee. 

Is.  66:  3  Yea,  they  have  chosen  their  own  ways,  and  their 
soul  delighteth  in  their  abominations. 

Hos.  13:  9  O  Israel,  thou  hast  destroyed  thyself. 

Mat.  13:  15  For  this  people's  heart  is  waxed  gross,  and  their 
ears  are  dull  of  hearing,  and  their  eyes  they  have  closed. — 
18:  7  Wo  unto  the  world  because  of  offences !  for  it  must 
needs  be  that  offences  come ;  but  wo  to  that  man  by  whom  the 
offence  cometh ! 

Lk.  22:  22  Truly  the  Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  was  deter- 
mined :  but  wo  unto  that  man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed ! 

Jn.  5:  40  Ye  will  not  come  to  me,  that  ye  might  have  life. 

Ac.  4:  27  Of  a  truth  against  thy  holy  child  Jesus,  whom 
thou  hast  anointed,  both  Herod,  and  Pontius  Pilate,  with  the 
Gentiles,  and  the  people  of  Israel,  were  gathered  together, 
190 


GOD'S    PROVIDENCE    OR   AGENCY.  272,  273 

Objections  —  Objectors  reproved. 

28  F,)r  to  do  whatsoever  thy  hand  and  thy  counsel  determined 
before  to  be  done. 

Rom.  2:  15  (Which  shew  the  work  of  the  law  written  in 
their  hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing  witness,  and  their 
thoughts  the  meanwhile  accusing,  or  else  excusing  one  another.) 

Ph.  2:  12  Work  out  your  own  salvation  with  tear  and  trem- 
bling: 13  For  it  is  Grod  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and 
to  do  of  his  good  pleasure.  [See  128,  329,  S73,  556,  600-1.] 

£72.  Objections  against  God's  providential  government. 

Ezk.  33:  20  Yet  ye  say,  The  way  of  the  LORD  is  not  equal 
O  ye  house  of  Israel,  I  will  judge  you  every  one  after  his 
ways. 

Mat.  25:  24  Then  he  which  had  received  the  one  talent 
came,  and  said,  Lord,  I  knew  thee  that  thou  art  an  hard  man, 
reaping  where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou 
Last  not  strewed :  25  And  I  was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy 
talent  in  the  earth :  lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine. 

Rom.  3:  7  If  the  truth  of  God  hath  more  abounded  through 
my  lie  unto  his  glory  ;  why  yet  am  I  also  judged  as  a  sinner  ? 
8  And  not  rather  (as  we  be  slanderously  reported,  and  as  some 
affirm  that  we  say)  Let  us  do  evil,  that  good  may  come  ?  whose 
damnation  is  just.  —  9: 19  Thou  wilt  say  then  unto  me,  Why  doth 
he  yet  find  fault  ?  for  who  hath  resisted  his  will  ?  20  Nay, 
but,  0  man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest  against  God  ?  Shall  the 
thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed  it.  Why  hast  thou  made 
me  thus  ?  21  Hath  not  the  potter  power  over  the  clay,  of  the 
same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto  honor,  and  another  unto 
dishonor  ?  [See  373,  695,  706.] 

273.  Objectors  against  Providence  reproved. 

Job  40:  2  Shall  he  that  contendeth  with  the  Almighty 
instruct  him  ?  he  that  reproveth  God,  let  him  answer  it. 

Is.  45:  9  Wo  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker !  Let 
the  potsherd  strive  with  the  potsherds  of  the  earth.  Shall  the 
day  say  to  him  that  fashioneth  it,  What  makest  thou?  or  thy 
work,  He  hath  no  hands  ?  10  Wo  unto  him  that  saith  unto  Ms 
father,  What  begettest  thou  ?  or  to  the  woman,  What  hast  thou 
brought  forth  ? 

Mat.  20:  15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with 
mine  own  ?  Is  thine  eye  evil  because  I  am  good  ? 

Lk.  19:  27  Those  mine  enemies,  which  would  not  that  ] 
ehould  reign  over  them,  bring  hither,  and  slay  them  before  me. 

Rom.  9: 20  Nay  but,  O  man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest  against 
God  ?  Shall  tlj  e  thing  formed  say  to  him  that  formed  itj  Why 

191 


274,  275         GOD'S  PROVIDENCE  OR  AGENCY. 

Wonderful ;  and  incomprehensible. 

hast  tliou  made  me  thus  ?  21  Hath  not  the  potter  power  over 
the  clay,  of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto  honor,  and 
Another  unto  dishonor? 

274.  The  works  and  ways  of  Providence  wonderful. 

Ex.  15:  11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  LORD,  among  the  gods? 
who  is  like  thee,  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praises,  doing 
wonders  ? 

Dt.  4:  32  Ask  now  of  the  days  that  are  past,  which  .were 
before  thee,  since  the  day  that  God  created  man  upon  the  earth, 
and  ask  from  the  one  side  of  heaven  unto  the  other,  whether 
there  hath  been  any  such  thing  as  this  -great  thing  is,  or  hath 
been  heard  like  it  ?  33  Did  ever  people  hear  the  voice  of  God 
speaking  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  as  thou  hast  heard,  and 
live  ?  34  Or  hath  God  assayed  to  go  and  take  him  a  nation 
from  the  midst  of  another  nation,  by  temptations,  by  signs,  and 
by  wonders,  and  by  war,  and  by  a  mighty  hand,  and  by  a 
stretched-out  arm,  and  by  great  terrors,  according  to  all  that 
the  LORD  your  God  did  for  you  in  Egypt  before  your  eyes  ? 

Job  5:  8  I  would  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God  would  I 
commit  my  cause  :  9  Which  doeth  great  things  and  unsearch- 
able, marvellous  things  without  number. 

Ps.  77:  111  will  remember  the  works  of  the  LORD  :  surely 
I  will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old.  121  will  meditate  also 
of  all  thy  work,  and  talk  of  thy  doings.  1 3  Thy  way,  O  God, 
is  in  the  sanctuary :  who  is  so  great  a  God  as  our  God !  1 4 
Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders :  thou  hast  declared  thy 
strength  among  the  people. 

Dan.  4:  3  How  great  are  his  signs !  and  how  mighty  arc 
his  wonders !  his  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  his 
dominion  is  from  generation  to  generation. 

275.  The  Providence  of  God  incomprehensible. 

Ps.  36:  6  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 
thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep :  O  LORD,  thou  preservest  man 
and  beast.  —  77:19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in 
the  great  waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known.  —  97:  2 
Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  righteousness  and 
judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 

Pr.  25:'  2  It  is  the  glory  of  God  to  conceal  a  thing :  but  the 
honor  of  kings  is  to  search  out  a  matter. 

EC.  3:  11  He  hath  made  every  thing  beautiful  in  his  time, 
also  he  hath  set  the  world  in  their  heart,  so  that  no  man  can 
/ind  out  the  work  that  God  maketh  from  the  beginning  to  the  end. 

Rom.  11:  33  O  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom 
192 


GOD'S   PROVIDENCE    OR   AGENCY.  276 

His  Revelations  make  men  know  Him. 

and  knowledge  of  God !  how  unsearchable  are  his  judgments, 
and  his  ways  past  finding  out !  34  For  who  hath  known  the 
mind  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  hath  been  his  counsellor  ?  35  Or 
who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it  shall  be  recompensed  unto 
him  again  ?  3£  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to  him  are 
all  things:  to, whom  be  glory  for  ever.  [See  214,  222.] 

276.  Revelations  and  wonders  of  Providence  make  men  know  the  Lord. 

Ex.  8:  22  I  will  sever  in  that  day  the  land  of  Goshen,  in 
which  my  people  dwell,  that  no  swarms  of  flies  shall  be  there  ; 
to  the  end  thou  mayest  know  that  I  am  the*  LORD  in  the  midst 
of  the  earth.  —  9:  16  In  very  deed  for  this  came  have  I  raised 
thee  up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ;  and  that  my  name  may 
be  declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 

Dt.  4:  34  Or  hath  God  assayed  to  go  and  take  him  a  nation 
from  the  midst  of  another  nation,  by  temptations,  by  signs,  and 
by  wonders,  and  by  war,  and  by  a  mighty  hand,  and'  by  a 
stretched  out-arm,  and  by  great  terrors,  according  to  all  that 
the  LORD  your  God  did  for  you  in  Egypt  before  your  eyes  ? 
35  Unto  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou  mightest  know  that  the 
LORD  he  is  God :  there  is  none  else  beside  him.  36  Out  of 
heaven  he  made  thee  to  hear  his  voice,  that  he  might  instruct 
thee  :  and  upon  earth  he  shewed  thee  his  great  fire ;  and  thou 
heardest  his  words  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire.  37  And  be- 
cause he  loved  thy  fathers,  therefore  he  chose  their  seed  after 
them,  and  brought  thee  out  in  his  sight  with  his  mighty  power 
out  of  Egypt ;  38  To  drive  out  nations  from  before  thee, 
greater  and  mightier  than  thou  art,  to  bring  thee  in,  to  give  thee 
their  land  for  an  inheritance,  as  it  is  this  day.  39  Know 
therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it  in  thine  heart,  that  the  LORD 
he  is  God  in  heaven  above,  and  upon  the  earth  beneath  :  there 
is  Tione  else. 

Jos.  4:  23  The  LORD  your  God  dried  up  the  waters  of  Jor- 
dan from  before  you,  until  ye  were  passed  over,  as  the  LORD 
your  God  did  to  the  Red  sea,  which  he  dried  up  from  before 
us,  until  we  were  gone  over :  24  That  all  the  people  of  the 
earth  might  know  the  hand  of  the  LORD,  that  it  is  mighty,  that 
yo  might  fear  the  LORD  your  God  for  ever. 

1  K.  18:  37  Hear  me,  O  LORD,  hear  me,  that  this  people 
may  know  that  thou  art  the  LORD  God,  and  tftat  thou  hast 
turned  their  heart  back  again.  38  Then  the  fire  of  the  LORD 
fell,  and  consumed  the  burnt  sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the 
stones,  and  the  dust,  and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 
39  And  when  all  the  people  saw  it,  they  fell  on  their  faces  :  and 
they  said,  The  LORD  he  is  the  God ;  the  LORD,  he  is  the  God. 
17  193 


277,  278        GOD'S  PROVIDENCE  OR  AGENCY. 

Will  glorify  him— is  desirable,  etc. 

Ezk.  25:  7  Behold,  therefore  I  will  stretch  out  mine  hand 
upon  thee,  and  will  deliver  thee  for  a  spoil  to  the  heathen ; 
and  I  will  cut  thee  off  from  the  people,  and  I  will  cause  thee 
to  perish  out  of  the  countries :  I  will  destroy  thee ;  and  thou 
shalt  know  that  I  am  the  LORD. 

Dan.  4:  25  That  they  shall  drive  thee  from  men,  and  thy 
dwelling  shall  be  with  the  beasts'  of  the  field,  and  they  shall 
make  thee  to  eat  grass  as  oxen,  and  they  shall  wet  thee  wltb 
the  dew  of  heaven,  and  seven  times  shall  pass  over  thee,  till 
thou  know  that  the  Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men, 
and  giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will.  [See  4,  207,  570.] 

277.  God  will  be  ylorijicd  by  all  his  works  —  Satan  defeated. 

Num.  14:  20  The  LORD  said,  I  have  pardoned  according  iu 
thy  word  :  21  But  as  truly  as  I  live,  all  the  earth  shall  be  filled 
with  the  glory  of  the  LORD. 

Ps.  46:  10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth.  — 
86:  9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  worship 
before  thee,  0  LORD  ;  and  shall  glorify  thy  name.  — 104:  31  The 
glory  of  the  LORD  shall  endure  for  ever:  the  LORD  shall 
rejoice  in  his  works.  — 145:  10  All  thy  works  shall  praise 
thee,  O  LORD  ;  and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee.  11  They  shall 
speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power ; 
12  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts,  and 
the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Lk.  10:  18  He  said  unto  them,  I  beheld  Satan  as  lightning 
fall  from  heaven. 

1  Jn.  3:  8  For  this  purpose  the  Son  of  God  was  manifested, 
that  he  might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil. 

[See  209,  268,  587.] 

278.  The  providential  government  of  God  desirable,  and  a  foundation  for 
hope,  joy-,  and  submission. 

1  S.  3:  18  It  is  the  Lord :  let  him  do  what  seemeth  him  good. 

2  S.  16: 10  The  king  said,  What  have  I  to  do  with  you,  ye 
sons  of  Zeruiah?  so  let  him  curse,  because  the  LORD  hath 
said  unto  him,  Curse  David.     Who  shall  then  say,  Wherefore 
hast  thou  done  so  ?     11  And  David  said  to  Abishai,  and  to  all 
his  servants,  Behold,  my  son,  which  came  forth  of  my  bowels, 
seeketh  my  life :  how  much  more  now  may  this  Benjamite  do 
(4  ?  let  him  alone,  and  let  him  curse ;  for  the  LORD  hath  bidden 
him. 

Job  1:  15  The  Sabeans  fell  upon  them,  and  took  them  away 
yea,  they  have  slain  the  servants  with  the  edge  of  the  sword ; 
and  I  only  am  escaped  alone  to  tell  thee.     21  The  LORD  gave, 
194 


GOD'S  LA  w.  279,  280 


God  the  rightful  Lawgiver. 


and  the  LORD  hath  taken  away ;  blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
LORD.  22  In  all  this  Job  sinned  not,  nor  charged  God  foolishly. 

Ps.  39:  9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because 
thou  didst  it.  —  97:  1  The  LORD  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  re- 
joice ;  let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Is.  52: 7  How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 
him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace ;  that 
bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation ;  that 
eaith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth ! 

Jn.  18:  11  Then  said  Jesus  unto  Peter,  Put  up  thy  sword 
into  the  sheath:  the  cup  which  my  Father  hath  given  me, 
flhall  I  not  drink  it  ?  [See  296-9.] 

279.  The  wisdom  of  studying  and  exhibiting  the  perfections,  purposes,  and 
providential  government  of  God. 

Dt.  32:  2  My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech 
shall  distil  as  the  dew,  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender  herb, 
and  as  the  showers  upon  the  grass  :  3  Because  I  will  publish 
the  name  of  the  LORD. 

Ps.  36:  9  With  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life:  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light.  * 

Jn.  17:  25  O  righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not  known 
thee  :  but  I  have  known  thee,  and  these  have  known  that  thou 
hast  sent  me.  26  And  I  have  declared  unto  them  thy  name, 
and  will  declare  it :  that  the  love  wherewith  thou  hast  loved 
me,  may  be  in  them,  and  I  in  them. 

2  Cor.  3:  18  We  all,  with  open  face,  beholding  as  in  a  glass 
the  glory  of  the  Lord,  are  changed  into  the  same  image  from 
glory  to  glory,  even'  as  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord. 

[See  48,  51,  433,  458.] 

LAW  OF  GOD. 

280.  God  the  supreme  and  rightful  Lawgiver  and  Governor. 

Ps.  22:  28  The  kingdom  is  the  LORD'S  :  and  he  is  the  gov- 
ernor among  the  nations.  —  47:  2  The  LORD  Most  High  is 
terrible;  he  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth.  7  For  God  is 
the  King  of  all  the  earth :  sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 
8  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen :  God  sitteth  upon  the  throne 
of  his  holiness.  —  89:  18  The  Lord  is  our  defence ;  and  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  King.  —  99:  1  The  LORD  reign- 
eth ;  let  the  people  tremble :  he  sitteth  between  the  cherubims, 
let  the  earth  be  moved.  —  103:  19  The  LORD  hath  prepared 
his  throne  in  the  heavens ;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all.  — - 
346:  10  The  LORD  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  O  Zion, 
unto  all  generations.  Praise  ye  the  LORD. 

195 


281  GOD'S  LAW. 

The  Decalogue. 


Is.  33:  22  The  LORD  is  our  judge,  the  LORD  is  our  lawgiver, 
the  LORD  is  our  King ;  he  will  save  us. 

Dan.  4:  34  At  the  end  of  the  days,  I  Nebuchadnezzar 
lifted  up  mine  eyes  unto  heaven,  and  mine  understanding 
returned  unto  me,  and  I  blessed  the  Most  High,  and  I  praised 
and  honored  him  that  liveth  for  ever,  whose  dominion  is  an 
everlasting  dominion,  and  his  kingdom  is  from  generation  to 
generation. 

Rev.  19:  6  The  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth.  16  And 
he  hath  on  his  vesture  and  on  his  thigh  a  name  written,  KING 
OF  KINGS,AND  LORD  OF  LORDS. 

[See  241,  260,  744.] 

281.  Decalogue,  or  comprehensive  precepts  of  the  law  of  God. 
Preface. 

Ex.  20: 1  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  2  I  am  the 
LORD  thy  God  which  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

First  Commandment. 

3  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before^ne. 

Second  Commandment. 

4  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any 
likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth :    5  Thou 
shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for  I  the 
LORD  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation 
of  them  that  hate  me ;     6  And  showing  mercy  unto  thousands 
of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Third  Commandment. 

7  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy  God  in 
vain:  for  the  LORD  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his 
name  in  vain. 

Fourth  Commandment. 

8  Remember  the  sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy.     9  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work :     10  But  the  seventh 
day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  LORD  thy  God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not 
do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger 
that  is  within  thy  gates  :     11  For  in  six  days  the  LORD  made 
heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested 
the  seventh  day :  wherefore  the  LORD  blessed  the  sabbath-day, 
and  hallowed  it. 

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Promulgation  of  the  Decalogue. 


Fifth  Commandment. 

12  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that  thy  days  may  be 
long  upon  the  land  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Sixth  Commandment. 

13  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Seventh  Commandment. 

14  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Eighth  Commandment. 

15  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Ninth  Commandment. 

16  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Tenth  Commandment. 

17  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  .shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife*  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his 
maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

Eleventh  Commandment. 

Jn.  13:  34  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another ;  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another.  35  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disci- 
ples, if  ye  have  love  one  to  another. 

282.   Circumstances  connected  with  the  promulgation  of  the  Decalogue. 

Ex.  19:  10  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Go  unto  the  people, 
and  sanctify  them  to-day  and  to-morrow,  and  let  them  wash 
their  clothes,  1 1  And  be  ready  against  the  third  day :  for 
the  third  day  the  LORD  will  come  down  hi  the  sight  of  all  the 
people  upon  mount  Sinai.  12  And  thou  shalt  set  bounds  unto 
the  people  round  about,  saying,  Take  heed  to  yourselves,,  that 
ye  .go  not  up  into  the  mount,  or  touch  the  border  of  it :  who- 
soever toucheth  the  mount  shall  be  surely  put  to  death:  13 
There  shall  not  a  hand  touch  it,  but  he  shall  surely  be  stoned 
or  shot  through  :  whether  it  be  beast  or  man,  it  shall  not  live  : 
when  the  trumpet  soundeth  long,  they  shall  come  up  to  the 
mount.  16  It  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day  in  the  morning, 
that  there  were  thunders  and  lightnings,  and  a  thick  cloud 
upon  the  mount,  and  the  voice  of  the  trumpet  exceeding  loud ; 
so  that  all  the  people  that  ivas  in  the  camp  trembled.  17  And 
Moses  brought  forth  the  people  out  of  the  camp  to  meet  with 
God  ;•  and  they  stood  at  the  nether  part  of  the  mount.  18 
And  mount  Sinai  was  altogether  on  a  smoke,  because  the 
LORD  descended  upon  it  in  fire :  and  the  smoke  thereof 
ascended  as  the  smoke  of  a  furnace,  and  the  whole  mount 
quaked  greatly*  19  And  when  the  voice  of  the  trumpet 

17*  197 


283  GOD'S  LAW. 

The  Decalogue  illustrated. 

sounded  long,  and  waxed  louder  and  louder,  Moses  spake,  and 
God  answered  him  by  a  voice.  20  And  the  LORD  came  down 
upon  mount  Sinai,  on  the  top  of  the  mount ;  and  the  LORD 
called  Moses  up  to  the  top  of  the  mount ;  and  Moses  went 
up.  21  And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Go  down,  charge 
the  people,  lest  they  break  through  unto  the  LORD  to  gaze, 
and  many  of  them  perish.  22  And  let  the  priests  also  which 
come  near  to  the  LORD,  sanctify  themselves,  lest  the  LORD 
break  forth  upon  them.  23  And  Moses  said  unto  the  LORD, 
The  people  cannot  come  up  to  Mount  Sinai :  for  thou  charg* 
edst  us,  saying,  Set  bounds  about  the  mount,  and  sanctify  it. 
24  And  the  LORD  said  unto  him,  Away,  get  thee  down,  and  - 
thou  shalt  come  up,  thou,  and  Aaron  with  thee :  but  let  not  the 
priests  and  the  people  break  through,  to  come  up  unto  the 
LORD,  lest  he  break  forth  upon  them.  25  So  Moses  went 
down  unto  the  people,  and  spake  unto  them. 

Dt.  5:  22  These  words  the  LORD  spake  unto  all  your 
assembly  in  the  mount,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  of  the 
cloud,  and  of  the  thick  darkness,  with  a  great  voice ;  and  he 
added  no  more  :  and  he  wrote  them  in  two  tables  of  stone,  and 
delivered  them  unto  me.  23  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  ye 
heard  the  voice  out  of  the  midst  of  the  darkness,  (for  the 
mountain  did  burn  with  fire,)  that  ye  came  near  unto  me,  even 
all  the  heads  of  your  tribes,  and  your  elders ;  24  And  ye 
said,  Behold,  the  LORD  our  God  hath  shewed  us  his  glory, 
and  his  greatness,  and  we  have  heard  his  voice  out  of  tho. 
midst  of  the  fire. 

283.  Illustrations  and  summaries  of  the  Decalogue. 

Mat.  5:  43  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy:  44  But  I  say 
unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do 
good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despite- 
fully  use  you,  and  persecute  you ;  45  That  ye  may  be  the 
children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven :  for  he  maketh 
his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain 
on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust.  46  If  ye  love  them  which  love 
you,  what  reward  have  ye  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  the 
same?  47  And  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more 
than  others  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  so  ?  48  Be  ye  therefore 
perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect — 7:  1 2 
All  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye 
even  so  to  them:  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets. — 22:  35 
One  of  them,  which  was  a  lawyer,  asked  him  a  question,  tempt- 
ing him,  and  saying,  36  Master,  which  is  the  great  command 
198 


GOD'S  LAW.  28 1,  285 


His  regard  for  it  —  Perfection  required. 


naent  in  the  law?  37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  \\ith  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  com- 
mandment. 39  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  40  On  these  two  commandments 
hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

Rom.  13:  8  Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another: 
for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  9  For  this, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou 
shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt 
not  covet ;  and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is  briefly 
comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself.  10  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor: 
therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

Gal.  5:  14  All  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word,  even  in  this, 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

Jam.  2:  8  If  ye  fulfil  the  royal  law  according  to  the  scrip- 
"ture,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  ye  do  well :  9 
But  if  ye  have  respect  to  persons,  ye  commit  sin,  and  are  con- 
vinced of  the  law  as  transgressors.  10  For  whosoever  shall 
keep  the  whole  law,  and  yet  offend  in  one  pointy  he  is  guilty  of 
all.  [See  413,  414.] 

284.  God's  regard  for  his  law. 

Is.  42:  21  The  LORD  is  well  pleased  for  his  righteousness' 
sake ;  he  will  magnify  the  law,  and  make  it  honorable.  —  66:  2 
To  this  man  will  I  look,  even  to  him  that  is  poor,  and  of  a  con- 
trite spirit,  and  trembleth  at  my  word. 

Mat.  5:  19  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be 
called  the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  but  whosoever  shall 
do,  and  teach  them,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  king- 
dom of  heaven.  [See  42,  50.] 

285,  The  law  of  God  requires  moral  perfection. 

Gen.  17:  1  I  am  the  Almighty  God;  walk  before  me,  and 
be  thou  perfect. 

Dt.  18:  13  Thou  shalt  be  perfect  with  the  Lord  thy  God. 

1  K.  8:  61  Let  your  heart  therefore  be  perfect  with  the  Lord 
crar  God,  to  walk  in  his  statutes,  and  to  keep  his  command- 
ments. 

Pr.  23:  17  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners :  but  be  thou  in 
the  fear  of  the  LORD  all  the  day  long. 

Mat.  5:  48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect.  —  22:  37  Jesus  said  unto  him, 

199 


286  GOD'S 


Id  reasonable  —  Obedience  a  privilege. 


Thou  shalt  love  tlie  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment.  39  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

1  Cor.  10:  31  Whether  therefore  ye  eat  or  drink,  or  what- 
soever ye  do,  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

2  Cor.  7:  1  Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 
let  us  cleanse  oarselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and 
spirit,  perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God.  —  13:  11  Be  per- 
fect, be  of  good  comfort  be  of  one  mind,  live  in  peace. 

Jam.  1:  4  Let  patience-  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye  may 
be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing. 

1  Pet.'  1:  15  As  he  which  hath  called  you  is  holy,  so  be  ye 
holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation ;     16  Because  it  is  written, 
Be  ye  holy ;  for  I  am  holy. 

2  Pet.  3:  11  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dis- 
solved, what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  con- 
versation and  godliness,     12  Looking  for  and  hasting  unto  the 
coming  of  the  day  of  God. 

Jude  21  Keep  yourselves  in  th*  love  of  God. 
[See  501,  629.] 

286.  The  law  of  God  reasonable  —  obeying  it  perfectly  our  highest  happiness 
and  privilege.  . 

Dt.  6:  24  The  LORD  commanded  us  to  do  all  these  statutes, 
fx>  fear  the  LORD  our  God,  for  our  good  always,  that  he  might 
preserve  us  alive,  as  it  is  at  this  day.  25  And  it  shall  be  our 
righteousness,  if  we  observe  to  do  all  these  commandments 
before  the  LORD  our  God,  as  he  hath  commanded  us. — 10:  12 
Now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  LORD  thy  God  require  of  thee  but 
to  fear  the  LORD  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and  to  love 
him,  and  to  serve  the  LORD  thy  God  with  all  thine  heart  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  13  To  keep  the  commandments  of  the 
LORD,  and  his  statutes,  which  I  command  thee  this  day  for 
thy  good  ? 

Neh.  9:  13  Thou  earnest  down  also  upon  mount  Sinai,  and 
spakest  with  them  from  heaven,  and  gavest  them  right  judg- 
ments, and  true  laws,  good  statutes  and  commandments. 

Ps.  19:  7  The  law  of  the  LORD  is  perfect,  converting  the 
goul :  the  testimony  of  the  LORD  is  sure,  making  wise  the  sim- 
ple. 8  The  statutes  of  the  LORD  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  LORD  is  pure,  enlightening 
the  eyes.  9  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  clean,  enduring  for 
ever :  the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  t-Uan 
200 


GOD'S  LAW.  287 


Penalty  of  the  Law. 


much  fine  gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned:  and 
in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward.  —  Ps.  33:  4  The 
word  of  the  LORD  is  right;  and  all  his  works  are  done  in 
truth.  — 119:  86  All  thy  commandments  are  faithful.  128 
Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning  all  things  to  be 
right;  and  I  hate  every  false  way.  172  My  tongue  shall 
speak  of  thy  word:  for  all  thy  commandments  are  right- 
eousness. 

Rom.  7:  12  Wherefore  the  law  is  holy,  and  the  command- 
ment holy,  and  just,  and  good. 

1  Jn.  5:  3  His  commandments  are  not  grievous. 

[See  Promises  in  the  Index,  and  485,  630.] 

287.  Penalty  of  the  law  of  God. 

Gen.  2:  17  Of  the  tree  of  the  knowledge  of  good  and  evil, 
thou  shalt  not  eat  of  it :  for  in  the  day  that  thou  eatest  thereof 
thou  shalt  surely  die. 

Ezk.  18:  4  The  soul  thab  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  — 33:  11  Say 
unto  them,  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  I  have  no  pleasure 
in  the  death  of  the  wicked ;  but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his 
way  and  live :  turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways ;  for  why 
will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ? 

Mat.  25:  41  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on  the  left 
hand,  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  prepared 
for  the  devil  and  his  angels. 

Jn.  8:  51  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  see  death. 

Rom.  6:  23  The  wages  of  sin  is  death :  but  the  gift  of  God 
is  eternal  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Gal.  3:  10  As  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are 
under  the  curse :  for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that 
continueth  not  in  all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of 
the  law  to  do  them.  13  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the 
3urse  of  the  law,  being  made  a  curse  for  us :  for  it  is  written, 
Cursed  is  every  one  that  hangeth  on  a  tree. 

Jam.  1:  15   Sin,  when  it  is  finished,  bringeth  forth  death. 

Rev.  2:  11  He  th&t  overcometh,  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the 
second  death.  [See  309,  560-3,  567.] 

201 


288,289    GOD'S  LAW — PRIMARY  REQUIREMENTS. 

Lore  to  God  — Lore  to  God  encouraged. 

PRIMARY  DUTIES  TOWARDS  GOD. 

288.  Love  to  God  required. 

Dt.  6:  5  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might.  — 11:  1 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  keep  his  charge,  and 
his  statutes,  and  his  judgments,  and  his  commandments,  always. 
—  30:  15  See,  I  have  set  before  thee  this  day  life  and  good, 
and  death  and  evil ;  1 6  In  that  I  command  thee  this  day  to 
love  the  LORD  thy  God,  to  walk  in  his  ways,  and  to  keep  his 
commandments,  and  his  statutes,  and  his  judgments,  that  thou 
mayest  live  and  multiply. 

Jos.  22:  5  But  take  diligent  heed  to  do  the  commandment 
and  the  law,  which  Moses  the  servant  of  the  LORD  charged 
you,  to  love  the  LORD  your  God,  and  to  walk  in  all  his  ways, 
and  to  keep  his  commandments,  and  to  cleave  unto  him,  and  to 
serve  him  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  all  your  soul. 

Pr.  23:  26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart. 

Mat.  22:  37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all 
thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  [~Mk. 
12:  30,  and  Lk.  10:  27.] 

Jude  21  Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of  God. 

[See  283,  601.] 

289.  Promises  to  those  who  love  God. 

Ex.  20:  6  Shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Dt.  7:  9  Know  therefore  that  the  LORD  thy  God,  he  is  God, 
the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with  them 
that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a  thousand  gen- 
erations.— 11:  13  It  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  shall  hearken 
diligently  unto  my  commandments  which  I  command  you  this 
day,  to  love  the  LORD  your  God,  and  to  serve  him  with  all  your 
heart  and  with  all  your  soul,  14  That  I  will  give  you  the  rain 
of  your  land  in  his  due  season,  the  first  rain  and  the  latter  rain, 
that  thou  mayest  gather  in  thy  corn,  and  thy  wine,  and  thine 
oil.  15  And  I  will  send  grass  in  thy  fields  for  thy  cattle,  that 
thou  mayest  eat  and  be  full. 

Ps.  91:  14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  my  name.  — 145:20  The  LORD  preserveth  all  them 
that  love  him :  but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

Pr.  8:171  love  them  1  hat  love  me :  and  those  that  seek  ma 
early  shall  find  me. 
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GOD;S   LAW  —  PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS  290 

Fear  of  God  required. 

Jn.  14:  21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me :  and  he  that  loveth  me.  shall  be 
loved  of  my  Father,  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  22  Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not  Iscariot)  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not 
unto  the  world?  23  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a 
man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words  :  and  my  Father  will 
love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode 
with  him. 

Rom.  8:  28  We  know  that  all  things  work  together  for  good, 
to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  according 
to  his  purpose* 

1  Cor.  2:  9  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have 
entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God  hath 
prepared  for  them  that  love  him. 

Jam.  1:12  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth  temptation :  for 
when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life,  which  the 
Lord  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him.  [See  302,  630.] 

290.  The  fear  of  God  required. 

Dt.  6:  24  The  LORD  commanded  us  to  do  all  these  statutes, 
to  fear  the  LORD  our  God,  for  our  good  always,  that  he  might 
preserve  us  alive,  as  it  is  at  this  day.  — 10:  12  Now,  Israel, 
what  doth  the  LORD  thy  God  require  of  thee  but  to  fear  the 
LORD  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and  to  love  him,  and 
to  serve  the  LORD  thy  God  with  all  thine  heart  and  with  all 
thy  soul.  20  Thou  shalt  fear  the  LORD  thy  God ;  him  shalt 
thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalfc  thou  cleave,  and  swear  by  his 
name. 

Jos.  24:  14  Now  therefore,  fear  the  LORD,  and  serve  him  in 
sincerity  and  in  truth. 

2  K.  17:  35  Ye  shall  not  fear  other  gods,  nor  bow  yourselves 
to  them,  nor  serve  them,  nor  sacrifice  to  them :     36  But  the 
LORD,  who  brought  you  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  with  great 
power  and  a  stretched-out  arm,  him  shall  ye  fear,  and  him  shall 
ye  worship,  and  to  him  shall  ye  do  sacrifice. 

Ps.  33:  8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  LORD  :  let  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him.  —  89:  7  God  is  greatly 
to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in 
reverence  of  all  them  that  are  about  him. 

Pr.  23:  17  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners:  but  be  thou  in 
the  fear  of  the  LORD  all  the  day  long. 

EC.  12:  13  Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter: 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments :  for  this  is  the  whole 
duty  of  man. 

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291  GOD'S    LAW PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS. 

Fear  of  God  encouraged. 

Is.  8:  13  Sanctify  the  Lord  of  hosts  himself;  and  let  him  be 
your  fear,  and  let  him  be  your  dread. 

Lk.  12:  5  I  will  forewarn  you  whom  ye  shall  fear  r.Fear  him 
whieh  after  he  hath  killed,  hath  power  to  cast  into  hell ;  yea  I 
say  unto  you,  Fear  him. 

201.  Promises  to  those  wliofear  God. 

Job  28:  28  Unto  man  he  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the  LORD, 
that  is  wisdom ;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is  understanding. 

Ps.  25:  12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  LORD?  him 
shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose,  10  His  soul 
shall  dwell  at  ease ;  and  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth.  14 
The  secret  of  the  LORD  is  with  tlfem  that  fear  him;  and  he 
will  shew  them  his  covenant.  —  31: .-1&,  Oh  how  great  is  thy 
goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid  up  fdr'^eni  that  fear  thee ; 
which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them  that  trust  in  thee  before  the 
sons  of  men!  20  Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy 
presence  from  the  pride  of  man :  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly 
in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues.  —  33:  18  Behold,  the 
eye  of  the  LORD  is  upon  them  that- fear  him,  upon  them  "that 
hope  in  his  mercy;  19  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and 
to  keep  them  alive  in  famine.  —  34:  7  The  angel  of  the  LORD  . 
encampeth  round  about  them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth 
them.  8  O  taste  and  see  that  the  LORD  is  good :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him.  9  O  fear  the  LORD,  ye  his  saints ; 
for  there  is  no  want  to  them 'that  fear  him.  — 103:  11  As  the 
heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great  is  his  mercy  toward 
them  that  fear  him.  1 2  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
so  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us.  13  Like 
as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  LORD,  pitieth  them  that 
fear  him. — 111:5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear 
him:  he  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant,  10  The  fear 
of  the  LORD  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom :  a  good  understanding 
have  all  they  that  do  his  commandments :  his  praise  endureth 
for  ever.  [Pr.  9:  10.]  145:  19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of 
them  that  fear  him :  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save 
them.  — 147:  11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear 
him.  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Pr.  14:  20  In  the  fear  of  the  LORD  is  strong  confidence: 
and  his  children  shall  have  a  place  of  refuge.  27  The  fear 
of  the  LORD  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to  depart  from  the  snares  of 
death. 

EC.  8:  12  Though  a  sinner  do  evil  a  hundred  times,  and  his 
days  be  prolonged,  yet  surely  I  know  that  it  shall  be  well  with 
them  that  fear  God,  which  fear  before  him. 
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GOD'S   LAW PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS.      292,293 

Trust  in  God  required  —  encouraged. 

Mai.  3:  1 6  They  that  feared  the  LORD  spake  ofUn  one  to 
another :  and  the  LORD  hearkened,  and  heard  it :  and  a  book 
of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  them  that  feared 
the  LORD,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  17  And  they  shaP 
be  mine,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when  I  make  up 
my  jewels ;  and  I  will  spare  them,  as  a  man  spareth  his  own 
son  that  serveth  him.  —  4:  2  Unto  -you  that  fear  my  name,  shall 
She  Sun  of  righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ;  and 
ye  shall  go  forth,  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall. 

Lk.  1:  50  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him,  from  genera- 
tion to  generation. 

292.  Trust  and  hope  in  God  required. 

Ps.  4:  5  Put  your  trust  in  the  Lord.  —  42:  5  Why  art  thou 
cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 
hope  thou  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him  jfor  th£  help  of  his 
countenance.  —  62:  8  Trust  in  him  at  all  times  ;  ye  people, 
pour  out  your  heart  before  him :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us.  — 
115:  9  O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  ^ORD  :  he  is  their  help  and 
their  shield.  10  O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  LORD  :  he  is 
their  help  and  their  shield.  1 1  Ye  that  fear  the  LORD,  trust 
in  the  LORD  :  he  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

Pr.  3:  5  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thy  heart ;  and  lean  not 
unto  thine  own  understanding. 

Is.  26:  4  Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  for  ever:  for  in  the  Lord 
JEHOVAH  is  everlasting  strength.  —  50:  10  Who  is  among 
you  that  feareth  the  LORD,  that  obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  ser- 
vant, that  walketh  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light  ?  let  him 
trust  in  the  name  of  the  LORD,  and  stay  upon  his  God. 

[See  170,  352.]  ^ 

293.  Trust  and  hope  in  God  encouraged — promises. 

2  S.  22:  31  He  is  a  buckler  to  all  them  that  trust  in  him. 

Ps.  2:  12  Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him.  — 
17:  7  Shew  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that  savest 
by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee  from  those 
that  rise  up  against  them.  —  28:  7  The  LORD  is  my  strength, 
and  nly  shield ;  my  heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped  : 
therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth ;  and  with  my  song  will  I 
praise  him.  —  31:19  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou 
hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee ;  which  thou  hast  wrought 
for  them  that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  !  20  Thou 
shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence  from  the  pride  of 
man:  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion  from  the 
strife  of  tongues.  24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 

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294  GOD'S  LAW — PRIMARY  REQUIREMENTS. 

Trui«t  in  God  exemplified. 

strengthen  your  heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  LORD.  —  32:  10 
Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  but  he  that  trusteth  in 
the  LORD,  mercy  shall  compass  him  ahout.  —  34:  8  O  taste 
and  see  that  the  LORD  is  good  :  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth 
in  him.  22  The  LORD  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants : 
and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate.  —  37:  3 
Trust  in  the  LORD,  and  do  good ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the 
land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  —  38:  15  In  thee,O  LORD, 
do  I  hope  :  thou  wilt  hear,  O  LORD  my  God.  — 40:  4  Blessed 
is  that  man  that  maketh  the  LORD  his  trust,  and  respecteth  not 
the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to  lies.  — 112:  6  Surely  ha 
shall  not  be  moved  for  ever :  the  righteous  shall  be  in  ever- 
lasting  remembrance.  7  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings  • 
his  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  LORD.  8  His  heart  is  estab- 
lished, he  shall  not  be  afraid,  until  he  see  his  desire  upon  his 
enemies.  —  118:  8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  LORD  than  tp  put 
confidence  in  man.  9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  LORD  than  to  put 
confidence  in  princes. —  125:  1  They  that  trust  in  the  LORD 
shall  be  as  mount  Zion,  -which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth 
for  ever. —  14G:  5  Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for 
his  help,  whose  hope  is  in  the  LORD  his  God. 

Pr.  18:  10  The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower:  the 
righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe.- — 28:  25  He  that  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  made  fat.  —  29:  25  The  fear  of 
man  bringeth  a  snare  :  but  whoso  putteth  his  trnst  in  the  Lord 
shall  be  safe.  —  30:  5  Every  word  of  God  is  pure :  he  is  a 
shield  unto  them  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Is.  26:  3  Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace  whose  mind  is 
stayed  on  thee:  because  he  trusteth  in  thee.  —  57:  13  He  that 
putteth  his  trust  in  me  shall  possess  the  land,  and  shall  inherit 
my  holy  mountain. 

Jer.  17:  7  Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  LORD,  and 
whose  hope  the  LORD  is.  8  He  shall  be  as  a  tree  planted 
by  the  waters,  and  that  spreadeth  out  her  roots  by  the  river, 
and  shall  not  see  when  heat  cometh,  but  her  leaf  shall  be  green ; 
and  shall  not  be  careful  in  the  year  of  drought,  neither  shall 
cease  from  yielding  fruit. 

294.  Examples  of  trust  and  hope  in  God. 

1  S.  17:  37  David  said  moreover,  The  LORD  that  delivered 
me  out  of  the  paw  of  the  lion,  and  out  of  the  paw  of  the  bear, 
he  will  deliver  me  out  of  the  hand  of  this  Philistine. 

2  K.  18:  5  He  [Hezekiah]  trusted  in  the  LORD    God   of 
Israel ;  so  that  after  him   was  none  like  him  among  all  the 
kings  of  Judah,  nor  any  that  were  before  him.     6  For  he 

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Obedience  and  Worship  required  —  Joy  in  God  required. 

clave  to  the  LORD,  and  departed  not  from  following  him,  but 
kept  his  commandments,  which  the  LORD  commanded  Moses. 
7  And  the  LORD  was  with  him :  and  he  prospered  whitherso- 
ever he  went  forth :  and  he  rebelled  against  the  king  of  Assy- 
ria, and  served  him  not. 

Job  13:  15  Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I  trust  in  him. 

Ps.  7:  1  O  LORD  my  God,  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust:  save 
me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me.  —  56:  4 
In  God  I  will  praise  his  word,  in  God  I  have  put  my  trust ;  I 
will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me.  —  71:  5  For  thou  art 
my  hope,  O  Lord  GOD  :  thou  art  my  trust  from  my  youth. 

Dan.  3:  16  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  answered 
and  said  to  the  king,  O  Nebuchadnezzar,  we  are  not  careful  to 
answer  thee  in  this  matter.  1 7  If  it  be  so,  pur  God  whom  we 
serve  is  able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  fiery  furnace,  and 
he  will  deliver  us  out  of  thine  hand,  O  king.  18  But  if  not, 
be  it  known  unto  thee,  O  king,  that  we  will  not  serve  thy  gods, 
nor  worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast  set  up. 

[See  659.] 

295.  Obedience,  homage,  and  supreme  devotion  to  God  required. 

Dt.  13:  4  Ye  shall  walk  after  the  LORD  your  God,  and  fear 
him,  and  keep  his  commandments,  and  obey  his  voice,  and  ye 
shall  serve  him,  and  cleave  unto  him. 

Ps.  95:  6  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us 
kneel  before  the  LORD  our  maker.  7  For  he  is  our  God ;  and 
we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 
To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as 
in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness.  —  96:9  O  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty  of 
holiness :  fear  before  him,  all  the  earth.  —  99:  5  Exalt  ye 
the  LORD  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  footstool ;  for  he  is 
holy. 

EC.  12:  13  Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter : 
Fear  God,  and  keep  his  Commandments  :  for  this  is  the  whole 
duty  of  man. 

Eom.  12:  1  I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mer- 
cies of  God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 

Col.  3:  23  Whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it  heartily,  as  to  the  Lord, 
and  not  unto  men ;  24  Knowing  that  of  the  Lord  ye  shall 
receive  the  reward  of  the  inheritance:  for  ye  serve  the  Lord 
Christ.  [See  285,  288,  290,  661,  744-5.] 

296.  Joy  in  God  required. 

1  Ch.  16:  31  Let  the  heavens  be  glad,  and  let  the  earth 

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297  GOD'S  LAW — PRIMARY  REQUIREMENTS. 

Joy  in  God.  —  Examples. 

rejoice :  and  let  men  say  among  the  nations,  The  LORD  reigneth 
82  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  let  the  fields 
rejoice,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

Ps.  5:  11  But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  l 
let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest  them :  let 
them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee.  —  32:  11  Be  glad 
in  the  LORD,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous  :  and  shout  for  joy,  all  ?/« 
that  are  upright  in  heart.  —  33: 1  Rejoice  in  the  LORD,  O  ye 
righteous :  for  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright.  —  37:  4  Delight 
thyself  also  in  the  LORD  ;  and  he  shall  give  thee  the  desires 
of  thine  heart.  —  40:  16  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice 
and  be  glad  in  thee :  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  contin- 
ually, the  LORD  be  magnified.  —  68:  3  Let  the  righteous  be 
glad :  let  them  rejoice  before  God :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly 
rejoice.  4  Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name :  extol 
him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH,  and 
rejoice  before  him.  —  97:  1  The  LORD  reigneth" :  let  the  earth 
rejoice ;  let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof.  2  Clouds 
and  darkness  are  round  about  him  :  righteousness  and  judgment 
are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. —  149:  2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in 
him  that  made  him  :  let  the  children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their 
King. 

Is.  41: 16  Thou  shalt  rejoice  in  the  Lord,. awe?  shalt  glory  in 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel.  * 

Ph.  3:  1  Finally,  my  brethren,  rejoice  in  the  Lord.  —  4:  4 
Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always :  and  again  I  say.  Rejoice. 

[See  52.] 

297.  Examples  of  joy  in  God. 

1  S.  2:  1  Hannah  prayed,  and  said,  My  heart  rejoiceth 
in  the  LORD,  mine  horn  is  exalted  in  the  LORD  ;  my  mouth 
is  enlarged  over  mine  enemies ;  because  I  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation. 

Neh.  8:  10  He  said  unto  them,  Go  your  way,  eat  the  fat, 
and  drink  the  sweet,  and  send  portions  unto  them  for  whom 
nothing  is  prepared:  for  this  day  is  holy  unto  our  LORD: 
neither  be  ye  sorry ;  for  the  joy  of  the  LORD  is  your  strength. 

Hab.  3:  17  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither 
shall  fruit  be  in  the  vines ;  the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and 
Ihe  field  shall  yield  no  meat ;  the  flock  shall  be  cut  off  from  the 
fold,  and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls :  18  Yet  I  will 
rejoice  in  the  LORD,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation 
10  The  Lord  GOD  is  my  strength,  and  he  will  make  my  feet 
like  hinds'  feet,  and  he  will  make  me  to  walk  upon  mine  high 
places. 

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GOD'S   LAW  — PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS.      298,299 

Submission  to  God  and  his  Law  required  and  exemplified. 

1  Pet.  1:  8  Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ;  in  whom, 
though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory. 

298.  Submission  to  God  required  —  rebellion  forbidden. 

Lev.  26:  41  If  then  their  uncirciimcised  hearts  be  humbled, 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity: 
42  Then  will  I  remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also 
my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham 
will  I  remember ;  and  I  will  remember  the  land.  43  The  land 
also  shall  be  left  of  them,  and  shah1  enjoy  her  sabbaths,  while 
she  lieth  desolate  without  them :  and  they  shall  accept  of  the 
punishment  of  their  iniquity;  because,  even  because  they 
despised  my  judgments,  and  because  their  soul  abhorred  my 
statutes. 

Dt.  27:  26  Cursed  be  he  that  confirmeth  not  all  the  words  of 
this  law  to  do  them :  and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

Is.  45:  9  Wo  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his  Maker ! 

Mat.  6:  9  After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye :  Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10  Thy  king- 
dom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Jam.  4:  7  Submit  yourselves  therefore  to  God. 

[See  278,  536.] 

299.  Submission  unconditional  to  God,  exemplified.     • 

Lev.  10:  1  Nadab  and  Abihu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  took 
either  of  them  his  censer,  and  put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense 
thereon,  and  offered  strange  fire  before  the  LORD,  which  he 
commanded  them  not.  2  And  there  went  out  fire  from  the 
LORD,  and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before  the  LORD. 
3  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  This  is  it  that  the  LORD  spake, 
saying,  I  will  be  sanctified  in  them  that  come  nigh  me, 
and  before  all  the  people  I  will  be  glorified.  And  Aaron  held 
his  peace. 

1  S.  3:  14  Therefore  I  have  sworn  unto  the  house  of  Eli, 
that  the  iniquity  of  Eli's  house  shall  not  be  purged  with  sac- 
rifice nor  offering  for  ever.     18  And  Samuel  told  him  every 
whit,  and  hid  nothing  from  him.     And  he  said,  It  is  the  LORD 
let  him  do  what  seemeth  him  good. 

2  S.  15:   25   The  king  [David]  said   unto   Zadok,    Carry 
back  the  ark  of  God  into  the  city :  If  I  shall  find  favor  in  the 
eyes  of  the  LORD,  he  will  bring  me  again,  and  shew  me  both  it, 
and  his  habitation :    26  But  if  he  thus  say,  I  have  no  delight 
in  thee ;  behold,  here  am  I,  let  him  do  to  me  as  seemeth  good 
unto  him. 

18*  209 


800  GOD'S   LAW — PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS. 

Honoring  God  required. 

Job  1:  19  Behold,  there  came  a  great  wind  from  the 
wilderness,  and  smote  the  four  corners  of  the  house,  and  it  fell 
upon  the  young  men,  and  they  are  dead;  and  I  only  am 
escaped  alone  to  tell  thee.  20  Then  Job  arose,  and  rent  his 
mantle,  and  shaved  his  head,  and  fell  down  upon  the  ground, 
and  worshipped,  21  And  said,  Naked  came  I  out  of  my 
mother's  womb,  and  naked  shall  I  return  thither  :  The  LORD 
gave,  and  the  LORD  hath  taken  away ;  blessed  be  the  name  of 
the  LORD. 

Ps.  39:  9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth;  because  thou 
didst  it. 

Mat.  26:  39  He  went  a  little  farther,  and  fell  on  his  face, 
and  prayed,  saying,  0  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup 
pass  from  me:  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt. 

Lk.  15:  18  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee.  1 9  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son  :  make 
me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants.  —  23:  40  The  other  answer- 
ing, rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou 
art  in  the  same  condemnation  ?  41  And  we  indeed  justly ; 
for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds :  but  this  man  hath 
done  nothing  amiss. 

Ac.  21:  14  When  he  would  not  be  persuaded,  we  ceased, 
saying,  The  will  of  the  Lord  be  done. 

Rev.  19: 1  After  these  things  I  heard  a  great  voice  of  much 
people  in  heaven,  saying.  Alleluia :  Salvation,  and  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God :  2  For  true  and 
righteous  are  his  judgments :  for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and 
hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3  And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever 
and  ever.  [See  356,  414,  674.] 

300.  Honoring  and  glorifying  God  required  and  exemplified. 

1  Ch.  16:  28  Give  unto  the  LORD,  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  LORD  glory  and  strength.  29  Give  unto  the 
LORD  the  glory  due  unto  his  name :  bring  an  offering,  and 
come  before  him :  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness. 

Job  36:  24  Remember  that  thou  magnify  his  work  which 
men  behold. 

Ps.  115:1  Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 
name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

Pr.  3:  9  Honor  the  LORD  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the 
Gist-fruits  of  all  thine  increase. 
210 


GOD  S   LAW — PRIMARY   REQUIREMENTS.  30* 

God  displeased,  when  we  do  not  honor  him. 

Jer.  13:  16  Give  glory  to  the  LORD  your  God,  before  he 
cause  darkness,  and  before  your  feet  stumble  upon  the  dark 
mountains,  and  while  ye  look  for  light,  he  turn  it  into  the 
Bhadow  of  death,  and  make  it  gross  darkness. 

Mai.  1:  6  A  son  honoreth  his  father,  and  a  servant  his  mas- 
ter :  if  then  I  be  a  father,  where  is  mine  honor  ?  and  if  I  be  a 
master,  where  is  my  fear  ?  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts  unto  you, 
0  priests,  that  despise  my  name. 

Jn.  5:  22  The  Father  judgeth  no  man ;  but  hath  committed 
all  judgment  unto  the  Son :  23  That  all  men  should  honor 
the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  Pie  that  honoreth 
not  the  Son,  honoreth  not  the  Father  which  hath  sent  him. — 
8:  49  Jesus  answered,  I  have  not  a  devil ;  but  I  honor  my 
Father,  and  ye  do  dishonor  me. 

1  Cor.  6:  20  Ye  are  bought  with  a  price :  therefore  glorify 
God  in  your  body,  and  in  your  spirit,  which  are  God's.  — 10: 31 
Whether  therefore  ye  eat  or  drink,  or  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  all 
to  the  glory  of  God. 

1  Tim.  1:  17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

Rev.  4:  11  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power :  for  thou  hast  created  all  things,  and  lor  thy 
pleasure  they  are  and  were  created.  [See  538.] 

SOL  God  displeased  with  those  who  will  not  honor  and  glorify  him. 

1  S.  2:  30  Them  that  honor  me  I  will  honor,  and  they  that 
despise  me  shall  be  lightly  esteemed. 

Dan.  5:  23  The  God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is,  and  whose 
are  all  thy  ways,  hast  thou  not  glorified.  24  Then  was  the 
part  of  the  hand  sent  from  him ;  and  this  writing  was  written. 
25  And  this  is  the  writing  that  was  written,  MENE,  MENE, 
TEKEL,  UPHARSIN. 

Mai.  2:  2  If  ye  will  not  hear,  and  if  ye  will  not  lay  it  to 
heart,  to  give  glory  unto  my  name,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  I 
will  even  send  a  curse  upon  you,  and  I  will  curse  your  bless- 
ings ;  yea,  I  have  cursed  them  already,  because  ye  do  not  lay 
it  to  heart. 

Ac.  12:  23  Immediately  the  angel  of  the  Lord  smote  him, 
because  he  gave  not  God  the  glory:  and  he  was  eaten  of 
worms,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 

Rom.  1:  21  When  they  knew  God,  they  glorified  him  not  as 
God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain  in  their  imagina- 
tions, and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened.  24  God  also  gave 
them  up  to  uncleanness,  through  the  lusts  of  their  own  hearts, 
to  dishonor  their  own  bodies  between  themselves.  [See  230.] 

211 


&02  GOD'S    MORAL    GOVERNMENT. 

Promises  to  the  obedient. 

GOD'S  MORAL  GOVERNMENT. 
302.  Promises  of  temporal  good  and  eternal  life  to  the  obedient. 

Ex.  20:  6  Shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Lev.  18:  5  Ye  shall  therefore  keep  my  statutes,  and  my 
judgments  :  which  if  a  man  do,  he  shall  live  in  them :  I  am 
the  LORD. 

Dt.  32:  46  He  said  unto  them,  Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the 
words  which  I  testify  among  you  this  day,  which  ye  shall 
command  your  children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this 
law.  47  For  it  is  not  a  vain  thing  for  you:  because  it  is  your 
life. 

Neh.  9:  29  And  testifiedst  against  them,  that  thou  mightest 
bring  them  again  unto  thy  law :  yet  they  dealt  proudly,  and 
hearkened  not  unto  thy  commandments,  but  sinned  against  thy 
judgments,  (which  if  a  man  do,  he  shall  live  in  them.) 

Ps.  19:  11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned:  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward.  —  25:  10  All  the  paths 
of  the  LORD  are  mercy  and  truth  unto  such  as  keep  his  cove- 
nant and  his  testimonies. —  103:  17  The  mercy  of  the  LORD  is 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and 
his  righteousness  unto  children's  children ;  18  To  such  as 
keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that  remember  his  command- 
ments to  do  them. 

Pr.  3:  1  My  son,  forget  not  my  law ;  but  let  thine  heart 
keep  my  commandments  :  2  For  length  of  days,  and  long  life, 
and  peace  shah1  they  add  to  ttiee. 

Is.  1:  19  If  ye  be  willing  and  obedient,  ye  shall  eat  the  good 
of  the  land:  20  But  if  ye  refuse  and  rebel,  ye  shall  be 
devoured  with  the  sword:  for  the  mouth  of  the  LORD  hath 
spoken  it. 

Ezk.  18:  5  But  if  a  man  be  just,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  9  Hath  walked  in  my  statutes,  and  hath  kept  my 
judgments,  to  deal  truly  ;  he  is  just,  he  shall  surely  live,  saith 
the  LORD  GOD.  —  20:  13  The  house  of  Israel  rebelled  against 
me  in  the  wilderness:  they  walked  not  in  my  statutes,  and  they 
despised  my  judgments,  which  if  a  man  do,  he  shall  even  live 
in  them. 

Mat.  7:  21  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but  he  that  doeth  the 
will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  24  Therefore,  whoso- 
ever heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I  will  liken 
him  unto  a  wise  man,  which  built  his  house  upon  a  rock :  25 
212 


GOD'S  MORAL  GOVERNMENT THE  GOSPEL.     303.304 

Punishment  of  the  disobedient  —  Origin  of  the  Gospel. 

And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds 
blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house ;  and  it  fell  not :  for  it  was 
founded  upon  a  rock.  — 19:  17  He  said  unto  him,  Why  callest 
thou  me  good  ?  there  is  none  good  but  one,  that  is,  God :  but  if 
thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep  the  commandments. 

Lk.  10:  27  He  answering  said,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  \vith  all  thy 
strength,  and  with  ah1  thy  mind ;  and  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
28  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  answered  right :  this  do, 
and  thou  shalt  live. 

Jn.  12;  26  If  any  man  serve  me,  let  him  follow  me,  and 
where  I  am,  there  shah1  also  my  servant  be :  if  any  man  serve 
me,  him  will  my  Father  honor. 

Rom.  10:  5  Moses  describeth  the  righteousness  which  is  of 
the  law,  That  the  man  which  doeth  those  things  shall  live  by 
ihem. 

1  Tim.  4:  8  Godliness  is  profitable  unto  all  things,  having 
promise  of  the  life  that  now  is,  and  of  that  which  is  to  come. 

Rev.  22:  14  Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments, 
that  they  may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in 
through  the  gates  into  the  city.  [See  485,  602,  630.] 

303.  Threats  of  present  and  future  evils  to  the  disobedient. 

Ps.  34:  16  The  face  of  the  LORD  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

Is.  1:  20  If  ye  refuse  and  rebel,  ye  shall  be  devoured  with 
the  sword :  for  the  mouth  of  the  LORD  hath  spoken  it. 

.Rom.  2:  7  To  them  who  by  patient"  continuance  in  well- 
doing, seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality;  eternal  life: 
8  But  unto  them  that  are  contentious,  and  do  not  obey  the 
truth,  but  obey  unrighteousness :  indignation  and  wrath,  9 
Tribulation  and  anguish,  upon  every  soul  of  man'  that  doeth 
evil ;  of  the  Jew  first,  and  also  of  the  Gentile  :  10  But  glory, 
honor,  and  peace,  to  every  man  that  worketh  good ;  to  the  Jew 
first,  and  also  to  the  Gentile. 

1  Cor.  6:  9  Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  in 
berit  the  kingdom  of  God?  [See  486,  561-7,  733.] 


GOSPEL,  OR  PLAN  OF  REDEMPTION. 

304.  Its  origin  in  God's  eternal  purpose. 

Ep.  1:  3  Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  hath  blessed  us  with  all  spiritual  blessings  in 
heaven  Jy  places  in  Christ :  4  According  as  he  hath  chosen  ua 

213 


305,  306          GOSPEL,   OR   PLAN   OP   REDEMPTION. 

Is  of  grace  —  its  terras. 

in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we  should  bs 
holy  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love. — 3:  11  According 
to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord. 

1  Pet.  1:  19  With  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb 
without  blemish  and  without  spot :     20  Who  verily  was  fore- 
ordained before  the  foundation  of  the 'world,  but  was  manifest 
in  these  last  times  for  you.     [See  249 — 251.] 

305.  Gospel  a  scheme  of  grace. 

Ac.  20:  24  None  of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I 
my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that  I  might  finish  my  course  with 
joy,  and  the  ministry  which  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God. 

Bom.  5:  21  That  as  sin  hath  reigned  unto  death,  even  so 
might  grace  reign  through  righteousness  unto  eternal  life,  by 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  [See  586.] 

306.  Its  terms,  as  distinguished  from  those  of  the  law. 

Mk.  16:  15  And  he  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  16  He  that  believ- 
eth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ;  but  he  that  believeth  not, 
shall  be  damned. 

Ac.  2:  38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

2  Cor.  5:  18  All  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us 
to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry 
of  reconciliation  ;     19  To  wit,  that  God  was  in  Christ,  recon- 
ciling the  world  unto  himself,  not  imputing  their  trespasses 
unto  them;  and  hath  committed  unto  us  the  word  of  recon- 
ciliation.    20  Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as 
though  God  did  beseech  you  by  us :  we  pray  you  in  Christ's 
stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to  God. 

Gal.  3:  10  As  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are 
under  the  curse :  for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that 
continueth  not  in  all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of 
the  law  to  do  them.  11  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the 
law  in  the  sight  of  God,  it  is  evident :  for,  The  just  shall  live 
by  faith.  12  And  the  law  is  not  of  fahh:  but,  The  man  that 
doeth  them  shall  live  in  them. 

Col.  1:  20  Having  made  peace  through  the  blood  of  his 
cross,  by  him  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  himself;  by  him,  I  say, 
whether  they  be  things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven.  21  And 
214 


GOSPEL,    OR   PLAN    OF   REDEMPTION.     307 309 

All-comprehensive  —  requires  perfection  —  Penalty  of. 

you,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  enemies  in  your  mind 
by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  reconciled.     [See  183,  606.] 

307.  Plan  of  the  gospel,  all-eomprel.e:,s're. 

Ep.  1:  9  Having  made  known  unto  us  the  mystery  of  his 
will,  according  to  his  good  pleasure,  which  he  hath  purposed 
in  himself:  10  That  in  the  dispensation  of  the  fulness  of 
times  he  might  gather  together  in  one  all  things  in  Christ,  both 
which  are  in  heaven,  and  which  are  on  earth ;  even  in  him : 
1 1  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  inheritance,  being  pre- 
destinated according  to  the  purpose  of  him  who  worketh  all 
things  after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will:  12  That  we  should 
be  to  the  praise  of  his  glory,  who  first  trusted  in  Christ. — 
3:  8  Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is  this 
grace  given,  that  I  should  preach  among  the  Gentiles  the  un- 
searchable riches  of  Christ ;  9  And  to  make  all  men  see  what 
is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who  created  all  things  by 
Jesus  Christ :  10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities 
and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church 
the  manifold  wisdom  of  God,  1 1  According  to  the  eternal  pur- 
pose which  he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord :  12  In  whom 
we  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence  by  the  faith  of 
him.  [See  251.] 

308.  The  gospel  requires  as  high  moral  perfection  as  the  law. 

Mat.  5:  48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

Rom.  6:  15  What  then?  shall  we  sin,  because  we  are  not 
under  the  law,  but  under  grace  ?  God  forbid.  [See  285, 501.] 

309.  Fearful  penalty  of  the  gospel  for  resisting  its  light. 

Mat.  7:  26  And  every  one  that  heareth  these  sayings  of 
mine,  and  doeth  them  not,  shall  be  likened  unto  a  foolish  man, 
which  built  his  house  upon  the  sand :  27  And  the  rain  de- 
scended, and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat 
upon  that  house;  and  it  fell:  and  great  was  the  fall  of  it.— 
11:  20  Then  began  he  to  upbraid  the  cities  wherein  most  of 
his  mighty  works  were  done,  because  they  repented  not.  21 
Wo  unto  thee,  Chorazin !  wo  unto  thee,  Bethsaida !  for  if  the 
eighty  works  which  were  done  in  you,  liad  been  done  in  Tyre 
and  Sidon,  they  Avould  have  repented  long  ago  in  sackcloth 
ani  ashes.  22  But  I  say  unto  you,  It  shall  be  more  tolerable 
for  Tyre  and  Sidon  at  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for  you.  23 
And  thou,  Capernaum,  which  art  exalted  unto  heaven,  shalt 

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310  GOVERNMENT    CIVIL. 


Civil  government  of  God. 


be  brought  down  to  hell :  for  ii%  the  mighty  works  which  have 
been  done  in  thee,  had  been  done  in  Sodom,  it  would  have  re- 
mained until  this  day.  24  But  I  say  unto  you,  That  it  shall 
be* more  tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom,  in  the  day  of  judg- 
ment, than  tor  thee.  — 12:  41  The  men  of  Nineveh  shall  rise 
in  judgment  with  this  generation,  and  shall  condemn  it :  be- 
cause they  repented  at  the  preaching  of  Jonas ;  and  behold,  a 
greater  than  Jonas  is  here.  [Lk.  11:  31,  o2.] 

Lk.  12:  47  That  servant  which  knew  his  lord's  will,  and 
prepared  not  himself,  neither  did  according  to  his  will,  shall  be 
beaten  with  many  stripes.  48  But  he  that  knew  not,  and  did 
commit'  things  worthy  of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten  with  few 
stripes.  For  unto  whomsoever  much  is  given,  of  him  shall  be 
much  required ;  and  to  whom  men  have  committed  much,  of 
him  they  will  a^k  the  more. . 

Jn.  5:  li)  This  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into 
the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than  light,  because 
their  deeds  were  evil. 

Heb.  10:  20  If  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  received 
the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more  sacrifice 
for  sins,  27  13ut  a  certain  fearful  looking  for  of  judgment  and 
Hery  indignation,  which  shall  devour  the  adversaries.  28  lie 
that  despised  Hoses'  law,  died  without  mercy  under  two  or 
three  witnesses  :  29  Of  how  much  sorer  punishment,  suppose 
ye,  shall  he  be  thought  worthy,  who  hath  trodden  under  foot 
the  Son  of  God,  and  hath  counted  the  blood  of  the  covenant, 
wherewith  he  was  sanctified,  an  unholy  thing,  and  hath  done 
despite  unto  the  Spirit  of  grace  ?  [See  1(31,  o48.J 


CIVIL  GOVERNMENT. 
310.  Divine  autl&rity  for  civil  government. 

Ex.  18:  25  Moses  chose  able  men  out  of  all  Israel,  and 
made  them  heads  over  the  people,  rulers  of  thousands,  rulers 
of  hundreds,  rulers  of  fifties,  and  rulers  of  tens.  26  And  they 
judged  the  people  at  all  seasons  :  the  hard  causes  they  brought 
unto  Moses,  but  every  small  matter  they  judged  themselves. 

Num.  11:  11  And  Moses  said  unto  the  LORD,  Wherefore 
hast  thou  afflicted  thy  servant  ?  and  wherefore  have  I  not  found 
favor  in  thy  sight,  that  thou  layest  the  burden  of  all  this  people 
upon  me?  1(5  And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Gather  unto 
me  seventy  men  of  the  elders  of  Israel,  whom  thou  knowest  to 
be  the  elders  of  the  people,  and  officers  over  them  ;  and  bring 
them  unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  that  they  may 
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Expediency  of. 

stand  there  with  thee.  17  And  I  will  come  down  and  talk 
with  thee  there ;  and  I  will  take  of  the  spirit  which  is  upon 
thee,  and  will  put  it  upon  them :  and  they  shall  bear  the  burden 
of  the  people  with  thee,  that  thou  bear  it  not  thyself  alone. 
[Dt.  1:  9—18.] 

Num.  27:  15  Moses  spake  unto  the  LORD,  saying,  16  Let 
the  LORD,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh,  set  a  man  over 
the  congregation,  17  Which  may  go  out  before  them,  and 
which  may  go  in  before  them,  and  which  may  lead  them  out, 
and  which  may  bring  them  in ;  that  the  congregation  of  the 
LORD  be  not  as  sheep  which  have  no  shepherd.  18  And  the 
LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Take  thee  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  & 
man  in  whom  is  the  spirit,  and  lay  thine  hand  upon  him  ;  1 9 
And  set  him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,  and  before  all  the  con- 
gregation :  and  give  him  a  charge  in  their  sight.  20  And  thou 
shalt  put  some  of  thine  honor  upon  liirn,  that  all  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  children  of  Israel  may  be  obedient. 

Dt.  16:  18  Judges  and  'officers  shalt  thou  make  thee  in  all 
thy  gates,  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee,  throughout 
thy  tribes :  and  they  shall  judge  the  people  with  just  judg- 
ment. 19  Thou  shalt  not  wrest  judgment;  thou  shalt  not 
respect  persons,  neither  take  a  gift :  for  a  gift  doth  blind  the 
eyes  of  the  wise,  and  pervert  the  words  of  the  righteous. 

Pr.  8:  12  I  wisdom  dwell  with  prudence.  15  By  me  king* 
reign,  and  princes  decree  justice.  16  By  me  princes  rule,  and 
nobles,  even  all  the  judges  of  the  earth. 

Ac.  13:  20  After  that,  he  gave  unto  them  judges,  about  the 
space  of  four  hundred  and  fifty  years,  until  Samuel  the  prophet. 

Rom.  13:  3  Rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  tb*» 
evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power  ?  do  that 
which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same :  4  For 
he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do 
that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in 
vain  :  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute  wrath 
upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  5  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  sub- 
ject, not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience'  sake.  6  For, 
for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also  :  for  they  are  God's  ministers, 
attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing. 

311.  Expediency  of  civil  government  with  penalties. 

Dt.  13:  10  Thou  shalt  stone  him  with  stones  that  he  die  ; 
because  he  hath  sought  to  thrust  thee  away  from  the  LORD  thy 
£*od,  which  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  from  the 
house  of  bondage.  1 1  And  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and  fear,  and 
shall  do  no  more  any  such  wickedness  as  this  is  among  you. — 
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Qualifications  and  dudes  of  rulers. 


19:  18  The  judges  shall  make  diligent  inquisition  :  and  behold, 
if  the  witness  be  a  false  witness,  and  hath  testified  falsely 
against  his  brother ;  19  Then  shall  ye  do  unto  him,  as  he  had 
thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother :  so  shalt  thou  put  the 
evil  away  from  among  you.  20  And  those  which  remain  shall 
hear,  and  fear,  and  shall  henceforth  commit  no  more  any  such 
evil  among  you. 

2  Ch.  9:  8  Blessed  he  the  LOUD  thy  God,  which  delighted 
in  thee  to  set  thee  on  his  throne,  to  be  king  for  the  LORD  thy 
God  :  because  thy  God  loved  Israel,  to  establish  them  for  ever, 
therefore  made  he  thee  [Solomon] -king  over  them,  to  do  judg- 
ment and  justice. 

Pr.  20:  8  A  king  that  sitteth  in  the  throne  of  judgment, 
scattereth  away  all  evil  with  his  eyes.  26  A  wise  king  scat- 
tereth  the  wicked,  and  bringeth  the  wheel  over  them. 

Is.  1:  26  I  will  restore  thy  judges  as  at  the  first,  and  thy 
counsellors  as  at  the  beginning  :  afterward  thou  shalt  be  called, 
The  city  of  righteousness,  the  faithful  city. 

1  Tim.  1:  8  We  know  that  the  law  is  good,  if  a  man  use  it 
lawfully ;  9  Knowing  tins,  that  the  law  is  not  made  for  a 
righteous  man,  but  for  the  lawless  and  disobedient,  for  the 
ungodly  and  for  sinners,  for  unholy  and  profane,  for  murderers 
of  fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  manslayers,  10  For 
whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  themselves  with  mankind, 
for  menstealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured  persons,  and  if  there  be 
any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to  sound  doctrine. 

Pr.  26:  3,  and  20:  30.     [See  494] 

312.  Qualifications  of  civil  rulers. 

Ex.  18:  21  Thou  shalt  provide  t>ut  of  all  the  people,  able 
men,  such  as  fear  God,  men  of  truth,  hating  covetousness ;  and 
place  such  over  them  to  be  rulers. 

Dt.  1:13  Take  you  wise  men,  and  understanding,  and  known 
among  your  tribes,  and  I  will  make  them  rulers  over  you. 
15  So  I  took  the  chief  of  your  tribes,  wise  men,  and  known, 
and  made  them  heads  over  you,  captains  over  thousands,  and 
captains  over  hundreds,  and  captains  over  fifties,  and  captains 
over  tens,  and  officers  among  your  tribes. 

2  S.  23:  3  The  God  of  Israel  said,  the  Kock  of  Israel  spake 
to  me,  He  that  ruleth  over  men  must  be  just,  ruling  in  the  fear 
of  God. 

313.  Duties  of  civil  rulers.  ^ 

Dt.  1:  16  I  charged  your  judges  at  that  time,  saying,  Hear 
the  causes  between  your  brethren,  and  judge  righteously  between 
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Duties  of  Rulers. 


ever?/  man  and  his  brother,  and  the  stranger  that  is  with  him, 
17  Ye  shall  not  respect  persons  in  judgment ;  but  ye  shall  hear 
the  small  as  well  as  the  great ;  ye  shall  not  be  afraid  of  the 
face  of  man;  for  the  judgment  is  God's.  [Dt.  16:  19.] 
17:  15  Thou  shalt  in  any  wise  set  him  king  over  thee  whom 
the  LORD  thy  God  shall  choose.  18  And  it  shall  be  when 
he  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  kingdom,  that  he  shall 
write  him  a  copy  of  this  law  in  a  book  out  of  that  which 
is  before  the-  priests  and  Levites.  19  And  it  shall  be 
with  him,  and  he  shall  read  therein  all  the  days  of  his  life : 
that  he  may  learn  to  fear  the  LORD  his  God,  to  keep  all  the 
words  of  tin's  law  and  these  statutes,  to  do  them :  20  That  his 
heart  be  not  lifted  up  above  his  brethren,  and  that  he  turn  not 
aside  from  the  commandment  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left.  — 
19:  18  The  judges  shall  make  diligent  inquisition  :  and  behold, 
ifiliQ  witness  be  a  false  witness,  and  hath  testified  falsely 
against  his  brother  ;  1 9  Then  shall  ye  do  unto  him,  as  he  had 
thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother.  —  25:  1  If  there  be  a 
controversy  between  men,  and  they  come  unto  judgment,  that 
the  judges  may  judge  them  ;  then  they  shall  justify  the  righteous, 
and  condemn  the  wicked.  2  And  it  shall  be,  if  the  wicked 
man  be  worthy  to  be  beaten,  that  the  judge  shall  cause  him  to 
lie  down,  and  to  be  beaten  before  his  face,  according  to  his  fault. 

Ps.  82:  2  How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  arid  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ?  3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless :  do 
justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy.  4  Deliver  the  poor  and 
needy :  rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Pr.  16:  12  It  is  an  abomination  to  kings  to  commit  wicked- 
ness :  for  the  throne  is  established  by  righteousness.  —  20:  28 
Mercy  and  truth  preserve  the  king :  and  his  throne  is  upholden 
by  mercy.  —  29:  14  The  king  that  faithfully  judgeth  the  poor, 
his  throne  shall  be  established  for  ever. —  31:  4  It  is  not  for. 
kings,  O  Lemuel,  it  is  not  for  kings  to  drink  wine ;  nor  for 
princes  strong  drink :  5  Lest  they  drink,  and  forget  the  law, 
and  pervert  the  judgment  of  any  of  the  afflicted. 

Jer.  22:  2  Say,  Hear  the  word  of  the  LORD,  O  king  of  Judah, 
that  sittest  upon  the  throne  of  David,  thou,  and  thy  servants, 
and  thy  people  that  enter  in  by  these  gates  :  3  Thus  saith  the 
LORD  ;  Execute  ye  judgment  and  righteousness,  and  deliver 
the  spoiled  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor :  and  do  no  wrong, 
do  no  violence  to  the  stranger,  the  fatherless,  nor  the  widow, 
neither  shed  innocent  blood  in  this  place.  15  Shalt  thou 
reign,  because  thou  closest  thyself  in  cedar  ?  did  not  thy  father 
eat  and  drink,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and  then  it  was 
well  with  him  ?  16  He  judged  the  cause  of  the  poor  and 

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Duties  of  Subjects. 

needy;  then  it  was  well  with  him:  was  not  this  to  know  me? 
saith  the  LORD. 

Ezk.  45:  9  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Let  it  suffice  you,  0 
princes  of  Israel :  remove  violence  and  spoil,  and  execute  judg- 
ment and  justice,  take  away  your  exactions  from  my  people, 
saith  the  Lord  GOD.  10  Ye  shall  have  just  balances,  and  a 
just  ephah,  and  a  just  bath.  —  46:  18  The  prince  shall  not  take 
of  the  people's  inheritance  by  oppression,  to  thrust  them  out  of 
their  possession ;  but  he  shall  give  his  sons  inheritance  out  of 
his  own  possession :  that  my  people  be  not  scattered  every  man 
from  his  possession. 

314.  Duties  of  subjects  toward  civil  rulers. 

Ex.  22:  28  Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor  curse  the 
ruler  of  thy  people.  [Ac.  23:  4,  5.] 

Dt.  17:  9  Thou  shalt  come  unto  the  priests  the  Levites,  and 
unto  die  judge  that  shall  be  in  those  days,  and  inquire ;  and 
they  shall  shew  thee  the  sentence  of  judgment :  10  And  thou 
shalt  do  according  to  the  sentence,  which  they  of  that  place 
which  the  LORD  shall  choose  shall  shew  thee  ;  and  thou  shak 
observe  to  do  according  to  all  that  they  inform  thee:  11  Ac- 
cording to  the  sentence  of  the  law  which  they  shall  teach  thee, 
and  according  to  the  judgment  which  they  shall  tell  thee,  thou 
shalt  do :  thou  shalt  not  decline  from  the  sentence  which  they 
shall  shew  thee,  to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left. 

EC.  8:  2  I  counsel  thee  to  keep  the  king's  commandment,  and 
that  in.  regard  of  the  oath  of  God. 

Mat.  17:  24  When  they  were  come  to  Capernaum,  they  that 
received  tribute-wzcwey,  came  to  Peter,  and  said.  Doth  not  your 
Master  pay  tribute  ?  25  He  saith,  Yes.  And  when  he  was  come 
into  the  house,  Jesus  prevented  him,  saying,  What  thinkest  thou, 
Simon  ?  of  whom  do  the  kings  of  the  earth  take  custom  or 
tribute?  of  their  own  children,  or  of  strangers?  26  Peter  saith 
unto  him,  Of  strangers.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Then  are  the 
children  free.  27  Notwithstanding,  lest  we  should  offend 
them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  an  hook,  and  take  up  the  fish 
that  first  cometh  up  :  and  when  thou  hast  opened  his  mouth,  thou 
shalt  find  a  piece  of  money :  that  take,  and  give  unto  them  for 
me  and  thee.  —  22:  20  He  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  this 
image,  and  superscription  ?  21  They  say  unto  him,  Cesar's. 
Then  saith  he  unto  them,  Render  therefore  unto  Cesar,  the 
things  which  are  Cesar's ;  and  unto  God,  the  things  that  are 
God's. 

Rom.  13:  1  Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  pow- 
ers. For  there  is  no  power  but  of  God:  th®  powers  that 
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be,  are  ordained  of  God.  2  Whosoever  therefore  resisteth 
the  power,  resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God:  and  they  that 
resist  shall  receive  to  themselves  damnation.  5  Where- 
fore ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for 
conscience'  sake.  6  For  this  cause  jDay  ye  tribute  also :  for 
they  are  God's  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this  very 
thing.  7  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues  :  tribute  to  whcua 
tribute  is  due ;  custom  to  whom  custom ;  fear  tx>  whom  fear ; 
honor  to  whom  honor. 

1  Tim.  2:  1  I  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all  ^applications 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  b^  made  for  all 
men  :  2  For  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority ;  that  we 
may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 
esty. 3  For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God 
our  Saviour. 

Tit.  3:  1  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities 
and  powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  good 
work. 

1  Pet.  2:  13  Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man 
for  the  Lord's  sake :  whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme ; 
14  Or  unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him  for 
the  punishment  of  evil-doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them  that 
do  well.  15  For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well-doing 
ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men :  1 6  As 
free,  and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a  cloak  of  maliciousness,  bill: 
as  the  servants  of  God.  17  Honor  all  men.  Love  the  brother- 
hood. Fear  God.  Honor  the  king. 

315.  Civil  penalties  divinely  appointed. 

Gen.  9:  5  Surely  your  blood  of  your  lives  will  I  require :  at 
the  hand  of  every  beast  will  I  require  it,  and  at  the  hand  of 
man ;  at  the  hand  of  every  man's  brother  wrill  I  require  the 
life  of  man.  6  Whoso  sheddeth  man's  blood,  by  man  shall  his 
blood  be  shed :  for  in  the  image  of  God  made  he  man. 

Ex.  21:  12  He  that  smiteth  a  man,  so  that  he  die,  shall  be 
surely  put  to  death.  13  And  if  a  man  lie  not  in  wait,  but 
God  deliver  him  into  his  hand ;  then  I  will  appoint  thee  a 
place  whither  he  shall  flee.  14  But  if  a  man  come  presump- 
tuously upon  his  neighbor,  to  slay  him  with  guile ;  thou  shalt 
take  him  from  mine  altar,  that  he  may  die.  15  And  he  that 
sniiteth  his  father,  or  his  mother,  shall  be  surely  put  to  death. 
1C  And  he  that  stealeth  a  man,  and  selleth  him,  or  if  he  be 
found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death.  17  And 
he  thaj.  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to 
death. 

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Jewish  Capital  Offences. 

Num.  35:  30  Whoso  killeth  any  person,  the  murderer  shall 
be  put  to  deatn*  by  the  mouth  of  witnesses :  but  one  witness 
shall  not  testify  against  any  person  to  cause  him  to  die.  31 
Moreover,  ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction  for  the  life  of  a  mur- 
derer, which  is  guilty  of  death :  but  he  shall  be  surely  put  to 
death.  32  And  ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction  for  him  that  is 
fled  to  the  city  of  his  refuge,  that  he  should  come  again  to 
dwell  in  the  land,  until  the  death  of  the  priest.  33  So  ye 
shall  not  pollute  the  land  wherein  ye  are :  for  blood  it  defileth 
the  land  :  and  the  land  cannot  be  cleansed  of  the  blood  that 
is  shed  therein,  but  by  the  blood  of  him  that  shed  it,  34 
Defile  not  therefore  the  land  which  ye  shall  inhabit,  wherein 
I  dwell :  for  I  the  LORD  dweh*  among  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

Dt.  19:  18  Behold,  (fthe  witness  be  a  false  witness,  and  hath 
testified  falsely  against  his  brother  ;  19  Then  shall  ye  do  untc 
him,  as  he  had  thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother.  —  25:  1 
If  there  be  a  controversy  between  men,  and  they  come  unto 
judgment,  that  the  judges  may  judge  them ;  then  they  shall 
justify  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the  wicked.  2  And  it  shall 
be,  if  the  wicked  man  be  worthy  to  be  beaten,  that  the  judge 
shall  cause  him  to  lie  down,  and  to  be  beaten  before  his  face, 
according  to  his  fault,  by  a  certain  number  3  Forty  stripes 
he  may  give  him,  and  not  exceed :  lest  if  he  should  exceed, 
and  beat  him  above  these  with  many  stripes,  then  thy  brother 
should  seem  vile  unto  thee. 

Pr.  20:  26  A  wise  king  scattereth  the  wicked,  and  bringeth 
the  wheel  over  them? — 28:  17  A  man  that  doeth  violence  to 
the  blood  of  any  person  shall  flee  to  the  pit ;  let  no  man  stay 
him. 

Ac.  25:  10  Then  said  Paul,  I  stand  at  Cesar's  judgment- 
seat,  where  I  ought  to  be  judged :  to  the  Jews  have  I  done  no 
wrong,  as  thou  very  well  knowest.  1 1  For  if  I  be  an  offender, 
or  have  committed  any  thing  worthy  of  death,  I  refuse  not  to 
die:  but  if  there  be  none  of  these  things  whereof  these 
accuse  me,  no  man  may  deliver  me  unto  them.  I  appeal  untc 
Cesar. 

Rom.  13:  4  He  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But 
if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be  af;  dd ;  for  he  beareth  not  the 
sword  in  vain :  for  he  is  the  mir  jster  of  God,  a  revenger  to 
execute  \rrath  upon  him  that  doetli  evii. 

316   Capital  crimes  under  the  Mosaic  code. 

1.  Murder. — Num.  35: 16  T*-  aurderer  shall  surely  be  pul 
to  death. 

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Penalty  for  opposing;  it. 


2.  Blasphemy. — Lev.  24:  16  He  that  blasphf.meth  the  nama 
of  the  Lord,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

3.  Manstealing. —  Ex.  21:16  He  that  stealeth  a  man,  and 
selleth  him,  or  if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be 
put  to  death.     1  Tim.  1:  9. 

4.  Idolatry.  —  Ex.  22:  20  He  that  sacrificeth  unto  any  god, 
save  unto  the  LORD  only,  he  shall  be  utterly  destroyed,     f  Dt, 
17:  2.] 

5.  Enticement  to  Idolatry.  —  Dt.  13:  6  If  thy  brother 

entice  thee  secretly,  saying,  Let  us  go  and  serve  other  gods : 
9  Thou  shalt  surely  kill  him. 

6.  Adultery.  —  Lev.  20:  10  The  adulterer  and  the  adulteress 
shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

7.  Sodomy  and  Uncleanness. —  Lev.  20:  13  If  a  man  also 
lie  with  mankind,  as  he  lieth  with  a  woman,  both  of  them  have 
committed  an  abomination :  they  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 
17  —  20. 

8.  Incest.  —  Lev.   20:  14  If  a  man   take  a  wife  and  her 
mother,   it  is  wickedness  :    they   shall  be   burnt  with  fire. 
[V.21.] 

9.  Bestiality.  —  Lev.  20:  15  If  a  man  lie  with  a  beast,  he 
shall  surely  be  put  to  death.    [16.] 

10.  Witchcraft.  —  Ex.  22:  18  Thou  shalt  not  suffer  a  witch 
to  live. 

11.  Smiting  Parents.  —  Ex.   21:  15    He  that  smiteth  his 
father,  or  his  mother,  shall  be  surely  put  to  death.     [See  54.] 

12.  Cursing  Parents.  —  Ex.   21:   17    He  that  curseth  his 
father  or  his  mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to  death.    [Lev.  20: 9.] 

13.  Disobeying  Parents.  —  Dt.  21:  20  This  our  son  is  stub- 
born and  rebellious,  he  will  not  obey  our  voice;  he  is  a  glutton 
and  a  drunkard.     21  And  all  the  men  of  his  city  shall  stone 
him  with  stones,  that  he  die. 

14.  Sabbath  Profanation. — Ex.  35:  2  Whosoever  doeth  work 
therein  shall  be  put  to  death.     [Num.  15:  32.] 

15.  Endangering  Human  Life.  —  Ex.  21:  29  If  the  ox  were 
wont  to  push  with  his  horn  in  time  past,  and  it  hath  been  testi- 
fied to  his  owner,  and  he  hath  not  kept  him  in,  but  that  he  hath 
killed  a  man  or  a  woman;  the  ox  shall  be  stoned,  and  his  owner 
also  shall  be  put  to  death. 

317.  Opposition  to  rightful  government  freqwnt —  its  penalty. 

Num.  16:  3  They  gathered  themselves  together  against 
Moses  and  against  Aaron,  and  said  unto  them,  Ye  take  too 
much  upon  you,  seeing  all  the*  congregation  are  holy,  every 
one  of  them,  and  the  LOUD  is  among  them :  wherefore  then 

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318  GOVERNMENT    CIVIL. 

Wicked  Rulers  injurious. 

lift  ye  up  yourselves  above  the  congregation  of  the  LORD  ? 
4  And  when  Moses  heard  it,  he  fell  upon  his  face :  5  And 
he  spake  unto  Korah  and  unto  all  his  company,  saying,  Even 
to-morrow  the  LORD  will  shew  who  are  his,  and  who  is  holy ; 
and  will  cause  him  to  come  near  unto  him :  even  him  whom 
he  hath  chosen  will  he  cause  to  come  near  unto  him.  6  This 
do ;  Take  you  censers,  Korah  and  all  his  company  ;  7  And 
put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense  in  them  before  the  LORD  to- 
morrow :  and  it  shall  be  that  the  man  whom  the  LORD  doth 
choose,  he  shall  be  holy ;  ye  take  too  much  upon  you,  ye  sons 
of  Levi.  32  And  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swallowed 
them  up. 

Dt.  17:  12  The  man  that  will  do  presumptuously,  and  will 
not  hearken  unto  the  priest  that  standeth  to  minister  there 
before  the  LORD  thy  God,  or  unto  the  judge,  even  fhat  man 
shall  die:  and  thou  shalt  put  away  the  evil  from  Israel.  13 
And  all  the  people  shall  hear,  and  fear,  and  do  no  more  pre- 
sumptuously. 

2  Pet.  2:  9  The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  go^ly  out 
of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judg- 
ment to  be  punished:  10  But  chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the 
flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise  government.  Pre- 
sumptuous are  they,  self-willed ;  they  are  not  afraid  to  sp^ak 
evil  of  dignities. 

Jude  8  Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh, 
despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities. 

318.   Wicked  riders  injurious. 

1  K.  14:  16  He  shall  give  Israel  up  because  of  the  sins  of 
Jeroboam,  who  did  sin,  and  who  made  Israel  to  sin. 

2  Ch.  33:  9  So  Manasseh  made  Judah  and  the  inhabitants 
of  Jerusalem  to  err,  and  to  do  worse  than  the  heathen,  whom 
the  LORD  had  destroyed  before  the  children  of  Israel.    10  And 
the  LORD  spake  to  Manasseh,  and  to  his  people:  but  they 
would  not  hearken.     11  Wherefore  the  LORD  brought  upon 
them  the  captains  of  the  host  of  the  king  of  Assyria,  which 
took  Manasseh  among  the  thorns,  and  bound  him  with  fetters, 
and  carried  him  to  Babylon. 

Ps.  12:  8  The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilesJ 
men  are  exalted.  —  94:  20  Shall  the  throne  of  iniquity  have 
fellowship  with  thee,  which  frameth  mischief  by  a  law  ?  21 
They  gather  themselves  together  against  the  soul  of  the  right- 
eous, and  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

Pr.  28:  15  As  a  roaring  lion,  and  a  ranging  bear:  so  is  a 
wicked  ruler  over  the  poor  people.  16  The  prince  that  want- 
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GRATITUDE.  319,  320 


Exemplified. 


eth  understanding  is  also  a  great  oppressor.  —  29:  2  When  the 
righteous  are  in  authority,  the  people  rejoice :  but  when  the 
wicked  beareth  rule,  the  people  mourn.  4  The  king  by  judg- 
ment establisheth  the  land :  but  he  that  receiveth  gifts  over- 
throweti.  it. 

319.  Disobeying  the  wicked  commands  of  civil  rulers  justifiable. 

Ex.  1:17  The  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not  as  the  king 
of  Egypt  commanded  them,  but  saved  the  men-children  alive. 
20  Therefore  God  dealt  well  with  the  midwives. 

1  S.  14:  44  Saul  answered,  God  do  so,  and  more  also :  for 
thou  shalt  surely  die,  Jonathan.  45  And  the  people  said  unto 
Saul,  Shall  Jonathan  die,  who  hath  wrought  this  great  salva- 
tion in  Israel  ?  God  forbid :  as  the  LORD  liveth,  there  shall 
not  one  hair  of  his  head  fall  to  the  ground ;  for  he  hath  wrought 
with  God  this  day. 

Dan.  3:  16  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  answered 
and  said  to  the  king,  O  Nebuchadnezzar,  we  are  not  careful  to 
answer  thee  in  this  matter.  17  If  it  be  so,  our  God  whom  we 
serve  is  able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  fiery  furnace,  and 
he  will  deliver  us  out  of  thine  hand,  O  king.  18  But  if  not, 
be  it  known  unto  thee,  O  king,  that  we  will  not  serve  thy  gods, 
nor  worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast  set  up.  —  6:13 
Then  answered  they  and  said  before  the  king,  That  Daniel, 
which  is  of  the  children  of  the  captivity  of  Judah,  regardeth 
not  thee,  O  king,  nor  the  decree  that  thou  hast  signed,  but 
maketh  his  petition  three  times  a  day. 

Ac.  4:  19  Peter  and  John  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Whether  it  be  right  in  the  sight  of  God  to  hearken  unto  you 
more  than  unto  God,  judge  ye.  —  5:  27  When  they  had  brought 
them,  they  set  them  before  the  council :  and  the  high  priest 
asked  them,  28  Saying,  Did  not  we  straitly  command  you,  that 
ye  should  not  teach  in  this  name  ?  and  behold,  ye  have  filled 
Jerusalem  with  your  doctrine,  and  intend  to  bring  this  man's 
blood  upon  us.  29  Then  Peter  and  the  other  apostles  answered 
and  said,  We  ought  to  obey  God  rather  than  men. 


GRATITUDE. 
320.  Gratitude  exemplified  and  rewarded. 

2  S.  9:  6  David  said,  Mephibosheth.  And  he  answered, 
Behold  thy  servant!  7  And  David  said  unto  him,  Fear  not: 
for  I  will  surely  shew  thee  kindness  for  Jonathan  thy  father's 
sake,  and  will  restore  thee  all  the  land  of  Saul  thy  father :  and 

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/21 325  HAPPINESS. 


Sensual  —  intellectual  —  benevolent. 


thou  shalt  eat  bread  at  my  table  continually. — 19:  32  Barzillai 
was  a  very  aged  man,  even  fourscore  years  old :  and  he  had 
provided  the  king  of  sustenance  while  he  lay  at  Mahanaim : 
for  he  was  a  very  great  man.  33  And  the  king  said  unto 
Barzillai,  Come  thou  over  with  me,  and  I  will  feed  thee  with 
me  in  Jerusalem. 

Mat,  25:  34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his  right 
hand,  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom 
prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world :  35  For  I 
was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat :  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye 
gave  me  drink :  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in :  36 
Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me :  I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me :  I 
was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me. 

HAPPINESS. 

321.  Vanity  of  sensual  happiness, 

EC.  2:  1  I  said  in  my  heart,  Go  to  now,  I 'will  prove  thee 
with  mirth ;  therefore  enjoy  pleasure :  and  behold,  this  also  is 
vanity.  10  And  whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I  kept  not  from 
them,  I  withheld  not  my  heart  from  any  joy ;  for  my  heart  re- 
joiced in  all  my  labor :  and  this  was  my  portion  of  all  my  labor. 
11  Then  I  looked  on  all  the  works  that  my  hands  had  wrought, 
and  on  the  labor  that  I  had  labored  to  do :  and  behold,  all  was 
vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit.  [See  627.] 

322.  Intellectual  happiness,  invaluable. 

Pr.  3:  13  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the  man 
that  getteth  understanding.  14  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is 
better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than 
fine  gold.  [See  391-2.] 

323.  The  happiness  of  self-denial,  and  of  doing  good. 

2  Cor.  6:  10  As  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoicing :  as  poor,  yet 
making  many  rich ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing  all 
things.  [See  408,  527,  630,  674.] 

324.  The  happiness  of  holy  obedience. 

Ps.  119:  1  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  wait 
in  the  law  of  the  LORD.  2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  hip 
testimonies,  and  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

Pr.  29:  18  Where  there  is  no  vision,  the  people  perish:  but 
be  that  keepeth  the  law,  happy  is  he.  [See  286,  630.] 

325.  The  happiness  of  loving  God. 

1  Pet.  1:  8  Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  Icve;   in  whom, 
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HAPPINESS HEART.  326—330 

In  God  —  in  a  good  conscience  —  Heart  voluntary  —   a  double   heart. 

though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory.     [See  289.] 

326.  The  happiness  of  trusting  in  God. 

Ps.  40:  4  Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  LORD  hi? 
trust.  [See  293-4.] 

327.  The  happiness  of  an  approving  conscience. 

2  Cor.  1:  12  Our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  con 
science,  that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with  fleshly 
wisdom,  but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our  conversation 
in  the  world.  [See  131.] 

328.  The  happiness  of  Heaven. 

1  PeJ;.  4: 13  Rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  partakers  of  Christ's 
sufferings ;  that,  when  his  glory  shall  be  revealed,  ye  may  be 
glad  also  with  exceeding  joy.  [See  339,  672.] 


HEAKT. 

329.  The  heart  voluntary,  or  human  activity  and  responsibility  in  determining 
its  moral  state  and  changes. 

Ex.  8:  15  "When  Pharaoh  saw  that  there  was  respite,  he 
hardened  his  heart. 

2  S.  15:  6  Absalom  stole  the  hearts  of  the  men  of  Israel. 

2  Ch.  30:  18  Hezekiah  prayed  for  them,  saying,  The  good 
Lord  pardon  every  one  that  prepareth  his  heart  to  seek  God. 

Ezra  7:  10  Ezra  had  prepared  his  heart  to  seek  the  law  of 
the  Lord. 

Esther  7:  5  Where  is  he,  that  durst  presume  in  his  heart  to 
do  so? 

Ps.  73:  13  Verily  I  have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and 
washed  my  hands  in  innocency. — 119:  112  I  have  inclined  my 
heart  to  perform  thy  statutes  alway. 

Pr.  4:  23  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence.  —  23:  26  My 
Bon,  give  me  thine  heart. 

Mat.  5:  28  Whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust  after  her, 
hath  committed  adultery  with  her  already  in  his  heart. 

[See  264,  271,  592,  600.] 

330.  A  'divided]  ' double  heart.' 

Ps.  12:  2    With  flattering  lips  and  with  a  double  heart  do  they 
speak. —  86:  11  Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 
Hos.  10:  2  Their  heart  is  divided. 

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631—333  HEART. 

Its  moral  qualities  —  its  control  —  sincerity  of  demanded. 

331.  Do  moral  good  and  evil  lie  in  the  heart  ? 

1  K.  8: 18  Whereas  it  was  in  thy  heart  to  build  a  house  unto 
my  name,  thou  didst  well  that  it  was  in  thy  heart. 

2  Ch.  32:  26  Hezekiah  humbled  himself  for  the  pride  of  his 
heart. 

Ps.  55:  21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother  than 
butter,  but  war  was  in  his  heart. — 78:  72  He  fed  them  accord- 
ing to  the  integrity  of  his  heart. — 95:  10  It  is  a  people  that  do 
err  in  their  heart. 

Pr.  6: 14  Frowardness  is  in  his  heart. — 23:  7  As  he  thinketh 
in  his  heart,  so  is  he. 

EC.  9:  3  The  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  full  of  evil,  and 
madness  is  in  their  heart  while  they  live. 

Is.  10:  7  It  is  in  his  heart  to  destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not 
a  few. 

Jer.  48:  29  His  pride,  and  the  haughtiness  of  his  heart. 

Mat.  5:  8  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart. — 15:  18  But  those 
things  which  proceed  out  of  the  mouth  come  forth  from  the 
heart ;  and  they  defile  the  man.  1 9  For  out  of  the  heart  pro- 
ceed evil  thoughts,  murders,  adulteries,  fornications,  thefts,  false 
witness,  blasphemies. 

Rom.  10:  10  For  with  the  heart,  man  believeth  unto  right- 
eousness. 

Heb.  3:  12  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you 
an  evil  heart  of  unbelief. 

332.  Controlling  influence,  of  the  heart. 

Job.  15:  12  Why  doth  thine  heart  carry  thee  away? 

Pr.  4:  23  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence ;  for  out  of  it  are 
the  issues  of  life.  —  1 6:  9  A  man's  heart  deviseth  his  way. 

Mat.  12:  34  Out  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart,  the  mouth 
speaketh.  35  A  good  man,  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  the 
heart,  bringeth  forth  good  things :  and  an  evil  man,  out  of  tho 
evil  treasure,  bringeth  forth  evil  things.  [Lk.  6:  45.] 

333.  Religious  duties  demand  sincerity  of  heart. 

Dt.  26: 16  This  day  the  LORD  thy  God  hath  commanded  thee 
to  do  these  statutes  and  judgments :  thou  shalt  therefore  keep 
and  do  them  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul. 

1  S.  16:  7  The  LORD  seeth  not  as  man  seeth ;  for  man 
looketh  on  the  outward  appearance,  but  the  LORD  looketh  or, 
the  heart* 

Jer.  29:  13  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me,  when  ye  shall 
search  for  me  with  all  your  heart. 

Mat.  22:  37  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
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HEAVEN.  334—336 


A  Place  — Its  Holiness. 


heart.  —  23:  26  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  cleanse  first  that  which  is 
within  the  cup  and  platter,  that  the  outside  of  them  may  be 
clean  also. 

Jn.  4:  24  God  is  a  Spirit :  and  they  that  worship  him,  must 
worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Ac.  8:  21  Thou  hast  neither  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter:  for 
thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God.  37  If  thou  believest 
with  all  thy  heart,  thou  mayest. 

Rom.  2:  28  He  is  not  a  Jew,  which  is  one  outwardly ;  neither 
is  that  circumcision,  which  is  outward  in  the  flesh :  29  But  he 
is  a  Jew  which  is  one  inwardly ;  and  circumcision  is  that  of  the 
heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ;  whose  praise  is  not 
of  men,  but  of  God.  — 10:  10  With  the  heart,  man  believeth 
unto  righteousness. 

1  Tim.  1:  5  Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is  charity 
out  of  a  pure  heart,  and  of  a  good  conscience,  and  of  faith 
unfeigned.  [See  529,  542.] 

HEAVEN. 

334.  Heaven  a  place. 

Jn.  14:  2  In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions:  if  it 
were  not  so, 1  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place 
for  you.  3  And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come 
again  and  receive  you  unto  myself ;  that  where  I  am,  there  ye 
may  be  also. 

Ep.  3:  10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  principalities  and 
powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be  known  by  the  church  the 
manifold  wisdom  of  God.  * 

335.  Perfection  of  heavenly  light. 

Ps.  36:  9  With  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

Is.  2:  5  O  house  of  Jacob,  come  ye,  and  let  us  walk  in  the 
light  of  the  LORD. 

Rev.  21:  23  The  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the 
moon,  to  shine  in  it:  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and 
the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof.  —  22:  5  There  shall  be  no  night 
there ;  and  they  need  no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun ;  for 
the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light :  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever 
and  ever.  [See  398.] 

336.  Universal  and  perfect  holiness  in  heaven. 

Ps.  17:  15  As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness: 
be  satisfied,  when  I  awake,  with  thy  likeness 

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337—339  HEAVEN. 


Its  rest  —  Its  nearness  to  God  —  Its  happiness. 


Ep.  5:  25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it ;  26  That  he  might 
sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word, 
27  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a  glorious  church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  or  any  such  thing;  but  that  it  should 
be  holy  and  without  blemish. 

1  Jn.  3:  2  Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth 
not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know  that,  when  he 
shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as 
he  is. 

Rev.  21:  27  There  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing 
that  detileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or  maketh 
a  lie. 

337.  Heaven  a  place  of  rest. 

2  Th.  1:  6  Seeing  it  is  a  righteous  thing  with  God  to  recom- 
pense tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you;  7  And  to  you,  who 
are   troubled,   rest   with  us*,   when  the  Lord  Jesus   shall   be 
revealed. 

Heb.  4:  3  We  which  have  believed  do  enter,  into  rest,  as 
he  said,  As  I  have  sworn  in  my  wrath,  if  they  shall  enter  into 
my  rest :  although  the  works  were  finished  from  the  foundation 
of  the  world.  9  There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest  to  the  people 
of  God. 

Rev.  14:  13  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto 
me,  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from 
henceforth:  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their 
labors.  [See  512.] 

338.  Nearness  to  God  and  to  Christ  in  htaven. 

Jn.  17:  22  The  glory  which  thou  gavest  me,  I  have  given 
them;  that  they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are  one;  23  I  in 
them,  and  thou  in  me,  that  they  may  be  made  perfect  in  one  ; 
and  that  the  world  may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me,  and  hast 
loved  them  as  thou  hast  loved  me.  24  Father,  I  will  that 
they  also  whom  thou  hast  given  me  be  with  me  where  I  am  ; 
that  they  may  behold  my  glory. 

Rev.  22:  4  They  shall  see  his  face  ;  and  his  name  shall  be 
in  their  foreheads.  [See  657.] 

339.  Perfect  and  pei'petual  happiness  in  heaven. 

Ps.  16:  11  Thou  wilt  shew   me  the  path  of  life  :    in  thy 

presence  is  fulness  of  joy  ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures 

for  evermore. — 36: 8  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfi  edwith  the 

fatness  of  thy  house ;  and  thou  shaft  make  them  drink  of  the 

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Its  rewards  an 


river  of  thy  pleasures.  —  84:  11  The  Lour   God  is  a  sun  and  ' 
shield :  the  LORD  will  give  grace  and  glory;  no  good  &ing 
will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly.  —  97:  11  Light 
is  sown  for   the   righteous,   and   gladness  for  the  upright  in 
heart, 

Is.  51:  11  The  redeemed  of  the  LORD  shall  return,  and 
come  with  singing  unto  Zion ;  and  everlasting  joy  shall  be  upon 
their  head :  they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy ;  and  sorrow 
and  mourning  shall  flee  away. 

1  Pet.  4:  13  Rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  partakers  of 
Christ's  sufferings ;  that,  when  his  glory  shall  be  revealed,  ye 
may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding  joy. 

Jude  24  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory 
with  exceeding  joy. 

Rev.  7:  15  Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of  God,  and 
serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple :  and  he  that  sitteth  on 
the  throne  shall  dwell  among  them.  1 6  They  shall  hunger  no 
more,  neither  thirst  any  more ;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on 
them,  nor  any  heat.  17  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst 
of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living 
fountains  of  waters :  and  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from 
their  eyes.  —  21:  3  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven,  saying, 
Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he  will  dwell 
With  them,  and  they  shall  be  his  people,  and  God  himself  shall 
be  with  them,  and  be  their  God.  4  And  God  shall  wipe  away 
all  tears  from  their  eyes ;  and  there  shall  be  no  more  death, 
neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
pain. 

340.  Possessions,  honors,  rewards,  and  glory  in  heaven. 

Mat.  13:  43  Then  shall  the  righteous  shine  forth  as  the  sun 
in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father.  — 19:  28  Jesus  said  unto 
them,  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  That  ye  which  have  followed  me 
in  the  regeneration,  when  the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  in  the 
throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also  shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judg- 
ing the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Lk.  22:  28  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued  with  me  in 
my  temptations.  29  And  I  appoint  unto  you  a  kingdom,  as 
my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me  ;  30  That  ye  may  eat  and 
drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones,  ju  Iging 
the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

Rom.  8:  17  If  children,  then  heirs:  heirs  of  God,  and  joint- 
heirs  wiw  Christ ;  if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we 
may  be  also  glorified  together.  18  For  I  reckon,  that  the 

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341  HEAVEN. 


Spiritual,  unfading  and  eternal. 


sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us.  32  He  that 
spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how 
shall  he  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 

1  Cor.  2:  9  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  have 
entered  into  the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God  hath  pre- 
pared for  them  that  love  him.     [Is   64:  4.]  —  3:  21  Let  no  man 
glory  in  men:  for  all  tilings  are  yours;  22  Whether  Paul,  or 
Apollos,  or  Cephas,  or  the  world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things 
present,  or  things  to  come ;  all  are  yours  ;    23    And  ye  are 
Christ's :  and  Christ  is  God's. 

2  Cor.  4:  17  Our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment, 
worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory. 

Heb.  11:  16  Now  they  desire  a  better  country,  that  is,  a 
heavenly :  wherefore  God  is  not  ashamed  to  be  called  their 
God :  for  he  hath  prepared  for  them  a  city. 

Rev.  1:  5  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  his  own  blood,  6  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God  and  his  Father ;  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever.  —  21:  2  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusa- 
lem, coming  down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a 
bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  7  He  that  overcometh  shall 
inherit  all  things :  and  I  will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  rny 
son.  —  22:  5  There  shall  be  no  night  there ;  and  they  need  no 
candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun;  for  the  Lord  God  giveth 
them  light :  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

[See  672.] 

341.  Heaven  spiritual,  unfading,  and  eternal. 

Is.  60:  20  Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down ;  neither  shall  thy 
moon  withdraw  itself:  for  the  LORD  shall  be  thine  everlasting 
light,  and  the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended. 

Mat.  6:  20  Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where 
neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt.  —  22.  BO  In  the  resurrec- 
tion they  neither  marry,  nor  are  given  ir>  marriage,  but  are 
as  the  angels  of  God  in  heaven.  — 25:  4^  These  shall  go 
away  into  everlasting  punishment :  but  the  righteous  into  life 
eternal. 

1  Cor.  15:  50  This  I  say,  brethren,  that  fVh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God;  neither  doth  corruption 
inherit  incorruption. 

1  Pet.  1:  4  An  inheritance  incorruptible,  and  unic^led,  and 
that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  heaven  for  you.  5  Who  are 
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HELL  —HOLINESS.  342 344 

A  Place  of  Punishment  —  Holiness  valuable. 

kept  by  the  power  of  Gc  d  through  faith  unto  salvation,  ready 
to  be  revealed  in  the  last  time. 

342.  Do  saints  merit  their  heavenly  inheritance'? 

Ezk.  36:  32  Not  for  your  sakes  do  I  Ms,  saith  the  Lord 
GOD,  be  it  known  unto  you ;  be  ashamed  and  confounded  for 
your  own  ways,  O  house  of  Israel.  [See  586,  663,  668.] 


HELL. 

343.  Hell  a  place,  of  punishment  by  fire. 

Ps.  21:  9  Thou  shalt  make  them  as  a  fiery  oven  in  the  time 
of  thine  anger:  the  LORD  shall  swallow  them  up  in  his  wrath, 
and  the  fire  shall  devour  them. 

Is.  30:  33  For  Tophet  is  ordained  of  old;  yea,  for, the  king 
it  is  prepared ;  he  hath  made  it  deep  and  large :  the  pile 
thereof  is  fire  and  much  wood ;  the  breath  of  the  LORD,  like  a 
stream  of  brimstone,  doth  kindle  it.  —  33.  14  Who  among  us 
shall  dwell  with  the  devouring  fire  ?  who  among  us  shall  dwell 
with  everlasting  burnings  ? 

Lk.  16:  24  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have 
mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of 
his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue :  for  I  am  tormented  in 
this  flame. 

2  Th.  1:  8  In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them  that 
know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel. 

Rev.  21:  8  The  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abomina- 
ble, and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and 
idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which 
burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone :  which  is  the  second  death. 

[See  561.] 

HOLINESS. 

344.  Holiness  intrinsically  and  supremely  valuable. 

Job  28: 12  Where  shall  wisdom  be  found?  and  where  is  the 
place  of  understanding  ?  13  Man  knoweth  not  the  price 
thereof;  neither  is  it  found  in  the  land  of  the  living.  14  The 
depth  saith,  It  is  not  in  me :  and  the  sea  saith,  It  is  not  with 
me.  15  It  cannot  be  gotten  for  gold,  neither  shall  silver  be 
weighed  for  the  price  thereof.  -  1 8  No  mention  shall  be  made 
of  coral,  or  of  pearls :  for  the  price  of  wisdom  is  above  rubies 
19  The  topaz  o^  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it,  neither  shall  it  be 
20*  233 


345,  346  OLY    SPIRIT. 


Personality  of  the  Spirit  — His  Divinity. 


valued  with  pure  gold.  28  And  unto  man  he  said,  Behold, 
the  fear  of  the  LORD,  that  is  wisdom ;  and  to  depart  from  evil 
is  understanding. 

Pr.  3:  13  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the 
man  that  getteth  understanding.  1 4  For  the  merchandise  of  it 
is  better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof 
than  fine  gold.  15  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies:  and  all 
the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared  unto  her. 
16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand :  and  in  her  left  hand 
riches  and  honor.  17  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and 
all  her  paths  are  peace.  18  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that 
lay  hold  upon  her :  and  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth  her. 
—  4:7  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore  get  wisdom : 
and  with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding.  8  Exalt  her,  and 
she  shall  promote  thee':  she  shall  bring  thee  to  honor,  when 
thou  dost  embrace  her.  9  She  shall  "give  to  thine  head  an  or« 
nament  of  grace :  a  crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  the(i 
• — 8:  11  Wisdom  is  better  than  rubies ;  and  all  the  things  that 
may  be  desired  are  not  to  be  compared  to  it.  [See  630.] 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 
345.  Personality  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Mat.  28:  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the -name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Sqn,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Lk.  3:  22  And  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a  bodily  shape 
like  a  dove  upon  him. 

Jn.  14:  16  And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he.  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever. 

2  Cor.  13:  14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
you  all.  Amen. 

Ep.  2:  18  For  through  him  we  both  have  access  by  one 
Spirit  unto  the  Father. 

1  Pet.  1 :  2  Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of  God  the 
Father,  through  sanctin'cation  of  the  Spirit,  unto  obedience. 

1  Jn.  5:  7  There  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  GLost;  and  these  three 
ore  one.  % 

346.  Divine  attributes  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Mic.  2:  7  O  thou  that  art  named  the  house  of  Jacob,  is  thf 
Spirit  of  the  LORD  straitened  ? 
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His  Office- work, 


Jn.  14:  26  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom 
the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things, 
and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have 
Baid  unto  you. 

Ac.  5:  3  Peter  said,  Ananias,  \vhy  hath  Satan  filled  thine 
heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of  the 
price  of  the  land?  4  While  it  remained,  was  it  not  thine 
own  ?  and  after  it  was  sold,  was  it  not  in  thine  own  power  ? 
why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thine  heart?  thou  hast 
not  lied  unto  men,  but  unto  God, 

Rom.  15:  19  Through  mi-ghty  signs  and  wonders,  by  the 
power  of  the  Spirit  of  God ;  so  that  from  Jerusalem,  and 
round  about  unto  Illyrieum,  I  have  fully  preached  the  gospel 
of  Christ. 

1  Cor.  2:  10  But  God  hath  revealed  them  unto  us  by  his 
Spirit ;  for  the  Spirit  searcheth  all  things,  yea,  the  deep  things 
of  God.  11  For  what  man  knoweth  the  things  of  a  man.  save 
the  spirit  of  man  which  is  in  him?  even  so  the  things  of  God 
knoweth  no  man,  but  the  Spirit  of  God.  — 12:  3  I  give  you  to 
understand,  that  no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  calleth 
Jesus  accursed :  and  that  no  man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the 
Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Heb.  9:  14  How  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who 
through  the  eternal  Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God, 
purge  your  conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living 
God?  [Sea  76,  211.] 

847.  Office-work  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1.  To  awaken  and  convince  sinners. 

Gen.  6:  3  The  LOUD  said,  My  Spirit  shall  not  always  strive 
with  man,  for  that  lie  also  is  flesh. 

Job  36:  9  He  sheweth  them  their  work,  and  their  transgres- 
sions that  they  have  exceeded.  10  He  openeth  also  their  ear 
to  discipline,  and  commandeth  that  they  return  from  iniquity. 

Jn.  16:  7  I  tell  you  the  truth :  It  is  expedient  for  you  that  I 
go  away :  for  if  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come 
unto  you  ;  but  if  I  depart,  I  will  send  him  unto  you.  8  And 
when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  [convince]  the  world  of  sin, 
and  of  righteousness,  and  of  judgment. 

2.  To  confer  miraculous  gifts. 

1  S.  10:  10  When  they  came  thither  to  the  hill,  behold,  a 
company  of  prophets  met  him ;  and  the  Spirit  of  God  came 
upon  him,  and  he  prophesied  among  them. 

Lk.  1:  67  Zacharias  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
prophesied. 

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347  HOLT   SPIRIT. 


His  Office-work. 


Ac.  2:  4  They  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  be~ 
gan  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit  gave  them 
utterance. — 10:  45  They  of  the  circumcision  which  believed, 
were  astonished,  as  many  as  came  with  Peter,  because  that  on 
the  Gentiles  also  was  poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
46  For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues,  and  magnify  God. 
— 11:  15  As  I  began  to  speak,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on  them, 
as  on  us  at  the  beginning. 

3.  To  reveal  divine  truth,  as  a  witness  against  sinners,  and  for  God  and  his  people. 

Dt.  31:  19  Write  ye  this  song  for  you,  and  teach  it  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel :  put  it  in  their  mouths,  that  this  song  may  be  a 
witness  for  me  against  the  children  of  Israel. 

Neh.  9:  20  Thou  gavest  also  thy  good  Spirit  to  instruct 
them. 

Mat.  24:  14  This  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached 
in  all  the  world,  for  a  witness  unto  all  nations  ;  and  then  shall 
the  end  come. 

Lk.  2:  26  It  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
that  he  should  not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord's 
Christ. — 12:11  When  they  bring  you  unto  the  synagogues, 
and  unto  magistrates,  and  powers,  take  ye  no  thought  how  or 
what  thing  ye.  shall  answer,  or  what  ye  shall  say :  1 2  For 
the  Holy  Ghost  shall  teach  you  in  the  same  hour  what  ye 
ought  to  say. 

Jn.  14:  26  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom 
the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things, 
and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have 
said  unto  you. 

Ac.  11:28  There  stood  up  one  of  them  named  Agabus,  and 
signified  by  the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be  great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world :  which  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of 
Claudius  Cesar. 

1  Jn.  5:  8  There  are  three  that  bear  witness  in  earth,  the 
spirit,  and  the  water,  and  the  blood ;  and  these  three  agree  in 
one.  9  If  we  receive  the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God 
is  greater :  for  this  is  the  witness  of  God  which  he  hath  testi- 
fied of  his  Son.  [See  40.] 

4.  To  cause  holy  affections,  which  become  the  -''witness  of  the  Spirit"  that  saints 
"  are  Hie  c/iUdren  of  God." 

Jn.  14:  16  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ;  17 
Mven  the  Spirit  of  truth ;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  be- 
cause it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  :  but  ye  know  him ; 
for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. — 16:  13  When 
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HOLY    SPIRIT. 


Guilt  and  danger  of  resisting. 


he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth, 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatsoever  he  shall 
hear,  that  shall  he  speak:  and  he  will  shew  you  things  to 
come. . 

Rom.  8:  14  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons  of  God.  15  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit 
of  bondage  again  to  fear ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of 
adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  16  The  Spirit 
itself  beareth  witness  with  our  Spirit,  that  we  are  the  children 
of  God. 

Gal.  4:  6  Because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit 
of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father. 

Heb.  10:  15  Whereof  the  Holy  Ghost  also  is  a  witness  to 
us :  for  after  that  he  had  said  before,  1 6  This  is  the  covenant 
that  I  will  make  with  them  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord ; 
I  will  put  my  laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in  their  minds  will  I 
write  them. 

1  Jn.  2:  5  Whoso  keepeth  his  word,  in  him  verily  is  the  love 
of  God  perfected:  hereby  know  we  that  we  are  in  him. — 
3:  24  He  that  keepeth  his  commandments,  dwelleth  in  him, 
and  he  in  him.  And  hereby  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us, 
by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath  given  us.  —  5:  10  He  that  believeth 
on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness  in  himself. 

[See  594-6,  598.] 

5.   To  seal  the  heirs  of  glory. 

Ep.  4:  30  Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption.  [See  517.] 

348.   Guilt  and  danger  of  sinning  against  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Is.  63:  10  They  rebelled,  and  vexed  his  Holy  Spirit :  there- 
fore he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  he  fought  against 
them. 

Mat.  12:  31  I  say  unto  you,  All  manner  of  sin  and  blas- 
phemy shall  be  forgiven  unto  men :  but  the  blasphemy  against 
the  Holy  Ghost  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men.  32  And  who- 
soever speaketh  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him :  but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the  Holy  Ghost, 
it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither  in  this  world,  neither  in 
the  world  to  come. 

Ac.  7:  51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  and 
ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost :  as  your  fathers  did^ 
so  do  ye. 

Ep.  4:  30  Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

1  Th.  5:  19  Quench  not  the  Spirit. 

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349,  350  HOLY    SPIRIT. 


Judicial  depai-ture  of — promised  believers. 


Heb.  10:  28  He  that  despised  Moses'  law,  died  without 
mercy  under  two  or  three  witnesses :  29  Of  how  much  sorei 
punishment,  suppose  ye,  shall  he  be  thought  worthy,  who  hath 
trodden  under  foot  the  Son  of  God,  and  hath  counted  the  blood 
of  the  covenant,  wherewith  he  was  sanctified,  an  unholy  thing, 
and  hath  done  despite  unto  the  Spirit  of  grace  ?  [See  309.] 

349.  Judicial  departure  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

Gen.  6:  3  The  LORD  said,  My  Spirit  shall  not  always  strive 
with  man. 

Ps.  81:11  My  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice  ;  and 
Israel  would  none  of  me.  1 2  So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their 
own  hearts'  lust:  and  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels.  13 
Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and  Israel  had 
walked  in  my  ways !  14  I  should  soon  have  subdued  their 
enemies,  and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries.  1 5 
The  haters  of  the  LORD  should  have  submitted  themselves 
unto  him :  but  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

Is.  55:  6  Seek  ye  the  LORD  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near. 

Hos.  5:  6  They  shall  go  with  their  flocks  and  with  their 
herds  to  seek  the  LORD  ;  but  they  shall  not  find  him  ;  he  hath 
withdrawn  himself  from  them.  —  9:  12  Though  they  bring  up 
their  children,  yet  will  I  bereave  them,  that  there  shall  not  be  a 
man  left:  yea,  wo  also  to  them  when  I  depart  from  them ! 

Rom.'l:  24  God  also  gave  them  up  to  uncleanness,  through 
the  lusts  of  their  own  hearts,  to  dishonor  their  own  bodies  be- 
tween themselves :  25  Who  changed  the  truth  of  God  into 
a  lie,  and  worshipped  and  served  the  creature  more  than  the 
Creator,  who  is  blessed  for  ever.  26  For  this  cause  God  gave 
them  up  unto  vile  affections.  28  And  even  as  they  did  not 
like  to  retain  God  in  their  knowledge,  God  gave  them  over  to 
a  reprobate  mind,  to  do  those  things  which  are  not  convenient. 

350.  The  Holy  Spirit  promised  believers. 

Lk.  11:  13  If  ye  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give  good 
gifts  unto  your  children :  how  much  more  shall  your  heavenly 
Father  give  the  Holy  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

Jn.  14:  16  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever;  17 
Even  the  Spirit  of  truth ;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him :  but  ye  know 
him ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 

2  Cor.  1:  21  Now  he  which  established  us  with  you  in 
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HOME HOPE.  351 353 


Keeping  at  Home  —  Object  of  Hope  —  Full  Assurance  of. 

Christ,  and  hath  anointed  us,  is  God ;     22  Who  hatli  also 
sealed  us,  and  given  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit  in  our  hearts. 


HOME. 
351.  Keeping  at  home  recommended — roving  disapproved. 

Pr.  25:  17  Withdraw  thy  foot  from  thy  neighbor's  house; 
lest  he  be  weary  of  thee,  and  so  hate  thee.  —  27:  8  As  a  bird 
that  wandereth  from  her  nest,  so  is  a  man  that  wandereth  from 
his  place. 

Tit.  2:  4  Teach  the  young  women  to  be  sober,  to  love  theii 
husbands,  to  love  their  children,  5  To  be  discreet,  chaste, 
keepers  at  home. 

HOPE. 

352    JThe  proper  and  chief  object  of  hope. 

Ps.  42:  5.  Hope  thou  in  God. 

Rom.  5:  2  Rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God. 

1  Pet.  1:  21  That  your  faith  and  hope  might  be  in  God. 

353.  Full  assurance  of  hope  inculcated  and  exemplified. 

Job  19:  25  I  know  that  niy  Redeemer  liveth. 

Rom.  8:  35  Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ  ? 
shall  tribulation,  or  distress,  or  persecution,  or  famine,  or  naked- 
ness, or  peril,  or  sword?  37  Nay,  in.  all  these  things  we  are 
more  than  conquerors,  through  him  that  loved  us. 

2  Tim.  4:  6  I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of 
my  departure  is  at  hand.    7  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have 
finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith:    8  Henceforth  there 
is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the 
righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day:  and  not  to  me  only, 
but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his  appearing. 

Heb.  6:  11  We  desire  that  every  one  of  you  do  shew  the 
same  diligence  to  the  full  assurance  of  hope  unto  the  end:  12 
That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them  who  through  faith 
and  patience  inherit  the  promises.  17  Wherein  God,  willing 
more  abundantly  to  shew  unto  the  heirs  of  promise  the  immu- 
tability of  his  counsel,  confirmed  it  by  an  oath:  18  That  by 
two  immutable  things,  in  which  it  was  impossible  for  God  to  lie, 
we  might  have  a  strong  consolation,  who  have  fled  for  refuge 
to  lay  hold  upon  the  hope  set  before  us:  19  Which  hope  we 
have  as  an  anchor  of  the  soul,  both  sure  and  steadfast,  and 
which  entereth  into  that  within  the  vail ;  20  Whither  the 

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354,  355  HOSPITALITY. 


Required  and  Exemplified. 


forerunner  is  for  us  entered,  even  Jesus,  made  an  high  priest 
for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedec. 

1  Jn.  3:  18  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth.  19  And  hereby 
we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shaU  assure  our  hearts 
before  him. 

HOSPITALITY. 

354.  Hospitality  required  and  encouraged. 

Rom.  12:  10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  broth- 
erly love  ;  in  honor  preferring  one  another  ;  13  Distributing 
to  the  necessity  of  saints  :  given  to  hospitality. 

1  Tim.  3:  2  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospita- 
lity, apt  to  teach.  [Tit.  1:  8.] 

Heb.  13:  2  Be  not  forgetful  to  entertain  strangers :  for 
thereby  some  have  entertained  angels  unawares. 

1  Pet  4:  9  Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without  grudging. 
Mat.  10:  40—42.  [See  715]. 

355.  Hospitality  exemplified. 

Gen.  18:  2  He  lifted  up  his  eyes  and  looked,  and  lo,  three 
men  stood  by  him :  and  when  he  saw  them,  he  ran  to  meet 
them  from  the  tent-door,  and  bowed  himself  toward  the  ground, 
3  And  said,  My  Lord,  if  now  I  have  found  favor  in  thy  sight, 
pass  not  away,  I  pray  thee,  from  thy  servant :  4  Let  a  little 
water,  I  pray  you,  be  fetched,  and  wash  your  feet,  and  rest 
yourselves  under  the  tree :  5  And  I  will  fetch  a  morsel  of 
bread,  and  comfort  ye  your  hearts ;  after  that  ye  shall  pass  on  : 
for  therefore  are  ye  come  to  your  servant.  And  they  said,  So 
do,  as  thou  hast  said.  6  Abraham  hastened  into  the  tent  unto 
Sarah,  and  said,  Make  ready  quickly  three  measures  of  fine 
meal,  knead  it,  and  make  cakes  upon  the  hearth.  7  And 
Abraham  ran  unto  the  herd,  and  fetched  a  calf  tender  and 
good,  and  gave  it  unto  a  young  man  ;  and  he  hasted  to  dress 
it.  —  19:  1  And  there  came  two  angels  to  Sodom  at  even;  and 
Lot  sat  in  the  gate  of  Sodom ;  and  Lot,  seeing  them,  rose  up  to 
meet  them ;  and  he  bowed  himself  with  his  face  toward  the 
ground ;  2  And  he  said,  Behold  now,  my  lords,  turn  in,  I 
pray  you,  into  your  servant's  house,  and  tarry  all  night,  and 
wash  your  feet,  and  ye  shall  rise  up  early,  and  go  on  your 
ways.  And  they  said,  Nay ;  but  we  will  abide  in  the  street 
all  night.  3  And  he  pressed  upon  them  greatly ;  and  they 
turned  in  unto  him,  and  entered  into  his  house ;  and  he  made 
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HUMILITY.  356,  307 


Nature  of —  Required  and  Encouraged. 


them  a  feast,  and  did  bake  unleavened  bread,  and  they  did 
eat. 

Job  31:  32  The  stranger  did  not  lodge  in  the  street :  but  1 
opened  my  doors  to  the  traveller, 

Ac.  28:  7  In  the  same  quarters  were  possessions  of  the  chief 
man  of  the  island,  whose  name  was  Publius  ;  who  received  us, 
and  lodged  us  three  days  courteously. 

3  Jn.  5  Beloved,  thou  doest  faithfully  whatsoever  thou  doest 
to  the  brethren  and  to  strangers ;    6  Which  have  borne  witness 
of  thy  charity  before  the  church  :  whom  if  thou  bring  forward  • 
on  their  journey  after  a  goodly  sort,  thou  shalt  do  well. 

[See  135,  407,] 

HUMILITY. 

356.  Nature  and  manifestations  of  humility. 

Jud.  10:  1 5  The  children  of  Israel  said  unto  the  LORD,  We 
have  sinned :  do  thou  unto  us  whatsoever  seemeth  good  unto 
thee. 

2  S.  24:  17  David  spake  unto  the  LORD  when  he  saw  the 
angel  that  smote  the  people,  and  said,  Lo,  I  have  sinned,  and  I 
have  done  wickedly :  but  these  sheep,  what  have  they  done  ? 
Let  thy  hand,  I  pray  thee,  be  against  me,  and  against  my 
father's  house. 

Job  2:  10  He  said  unto  her,  Thou  speakest  as  one  of  the 
foolish  women  speaketh.  What!  shall  we  receive  good  at  the 
kand  of  God,  and  shall  we  not  receive  evil  ? 

Lk.  15:  18  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say 
unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before 
thee,  1 9  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son :  make 
me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants, —  23:  40  But  the  other 
answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  see- 
ing thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ?  41  And  we  indeed 
justly :  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds, 

[See  299,  414,  537,  603,  674.] 

357.  Humility  required  and  encouraged. 

Lev.  26:  41  If  then  their  uncircumcised  hearts  be  humbled, 
and  they  then  accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity ;  42 
Then  will  I  remember  my  covenant  with  Jacob,  and  also  my 
covenant  with  Isaac,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Abraham  will 
I  remember ;  and  I  will  remember  the  land. 

Job  22:  29  When  men  are  cast  down,  then  thou  shalt  say 
There  is  lifting  up ;  and  he  shall  save  the  humble  person. 

Ps,  9;  12  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remera 
21  241 


358  IDLENESS. 


Described  and  Reproved. 


bereth  them:  lie  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the  humble.  — 10: 17 
LORD,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble :  thou  wilt 
prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear.  — 138:  6 
Though  the  LoRfl  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto  the  lowly: 
but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

Pr.  3:  34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners :  but  he  givetb 
grace  unto  the  lowly.  — 15:  33  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  the 
instruction  of  wisdom  :  and  before  honor  is  humility.  —  22:  4 
By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the  LORD  are  riches,  and  honor, 
.and  life. —  29:  23  A  man's  pride  shall  bring  him  low:  but 
honor  shall  uphold  the  humble  in  spirit. 

Is.  57:  15  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy ;  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones. 

Mic.  f>:  8  He  hath  shewed  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  and 
what  doth  the  LORD  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to 
love  mercy,  and  to  waik  humbly  with  thy  God? 

Mat.  5:  3  Blessed  arc  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Lk.  18:  14  I  tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  jus- 
tified rather  than  the  other :  for  every  one  that  exalteth  him- 
self shall  be  abased :  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be 
exalted. 

Jam.  4:  6  God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto  the 
humble.  10  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and 
he  shall  lift  you  up. 

1  Pet.  5:  5  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to 
the  humble.  6  Humble  yourselves,  therefore,  under  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time. 

[See  606-7.] 

IDLENESS. 

358.  Idleness  described,  reproved,  and  punished. 

Pr.  6:  6  Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard ;  consider  her  ways 
and  be  wise :  7  Which  having  no  guide  overseer  or  ruler, 
8  Provideth  her  meat  in  the  summer,  and  gathereth  her  food 
in  the  harvest.  9  How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O  sluggard  ? 
when  wilt  thou  arise  out  of  thy  sleep? —  15:  19  The  way  of 
the  slothful  man  is  as  a  hedge  of  thorns :  but  the  way  of  the 
righteous  is  made  plain. — 18:  9  He  also  that  is  slothful  in 
his  work  is  brother  to  him  that  is  a  great  waster.  — 19:  15 
Slothfulness  casteth  into  a  deep  sleep  ;  and  an  idle  soul  shall 
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IDOLATR1    AND    HEATHENISM.  359 


Character  of  Idolaters. 


suffer  hunger.  —  20:  4  The  sluggard  will  not  plough  by  reason 
of  the  cold;  therefore  shall  he  beg  in  harvest,  and  nave  nothing 
13  Love  not  sleep,  lest  thoii  come  to  poverty;  open  thine 
eyes,  and  thou  shalt  be  satisfied  with  bread.  —  21:  25  The 
desire  of  the  slothful  killeth  him ;  for  his  hands  refuse  to  labor. 
26  He  coveteth  greedily  all  the  daylong:  but  the  righteous 
giveth  and  spareth  not.  —  23:  21  The  drunkard  and  the  glut- 
ton shall  come  to  poverty :  and  drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man 
with  rags.  —  24:  30  I  went  by  'the  field  of  the  slothful,  and 
by  the  vineyard  of  the  man  void  of  understanding  ;  31  And 
lo,  it  was  all  grown  over  with  thorns,  and  nettles  had  covered 
the  face  thereof,  and  the  stone  wall  thereof  was  broken 
down.  32  Then  I  saw,  and  considered  it  well :  I  looked  upon 
it,  and  received  instruction.  33  Yet  a  little  sleep,  a  little 
slumber,  a  little  folding  of  the  hands  to  sleep  :  34  So  shall 
thy  poverty  come  as  one  that  travelleth ;  and  thy  want  as  an 
armed  man. 

EC.  10:  18  By  much  slothfulness  the  building  decayeth;  and 
through  idleness  of  the  hands  the  house  droppeth  through. 

2  Thes.  3:  10  Even  when  we  were  with  you,  this  we  com- 
manded you,  that  if  any  would  not  work,  neither  should  he  eat. 
1 1  We  hear  that  there  are  some  which  walk  among  you  disor- 
derly, working  not  at  all,  but  are  busy-bodies.  12  Now  them 
that  are  such,  we  command  and  exhort  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  with  quietness  they  work,  and  eat  their  own 
bread. 

1  Tim.  5:  13  They  learn  to  be  idle,  wandering  aboi^  from 
house  to  house ;  and  not  only  idle,  but  tattlers  also,  and  usy- 
bodies,  speaking  things  which  they  ought  not.  [See  1,  70i?  ] 


IDOLATRY  AND  HEATHENISM. 
359.  Character  of  heathen  idolaters. 

2  K.  16:  3  But  he  [Ahaz]  walked  in  the  way  of  the  kings 
of  Israel,  yea,  and  made  his  son  to  pass  through  the  fire,  accord- 
ing to  the  abominations  of  the  heathen,  whom  the  LORD  cast 
out  from  before  the  children  of  Israel. 

Rom.  1:  21  When  they  knew  God,  they  glorified  him  not 
as  God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain  in  their 
imaginations,  and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened.  22  Pro- 
fessing themselves  to  be  wise,  they  became  fools ;  23  And 
changed  the  glory  of  the  incorruptible  God  into  an  image  made 
like  to  corruptible  man,  and  to  birds,  and  four-footed  beasts, 
and  creeping  things.  24  Wherefore  God  also  gave  them  up 

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860,  361  IDOLATRY    AND    HEATHENISM. 

Heathen  gods  destitute  of  divinity  — Image-worship  forbidden. 

to  uncleanness,  through  the  lusts  of  their  own  hearts,  to  dis- 
honor their  own  bodies  between  themselves  :  29  Being  filled 
with  all  unrighteousness,  fornication,  wickedness,  covetousness. 
maliciousness ;  full  of  envy,  murder,  debate,  deceit,  malignity  \ 
whisperers,  30  Backbiters,  haters  of  God,  despiteful,  proud, 
boasters,  inventors  of  evil  things,  disobedient  to  parents,  31 
Without  understanding,  covenant-breakers,  without  natural  af- 
fection, implacable,  unmercifuL 

Ep.  4:  17  This  I  say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the  Lord,  that 
ye  henceforth  walk  not  as  other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity 
of  their  mind,  18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  being 
alienated  from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance  that  is  in 
them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart:  19  Who,  being 
past  feeling,  have  given  themselves  over  untolasciviousness,  to 
work  all  uncleanness  with  greediness.  [See  480.] 

360.  Heathen  gods  destitute  of  divinity. 

Ps.  115:  4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work  of 
men's  hands.  5  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not:  eyes 
have  they,  but  they  see  not:  6  They  have  ears,  but  they 
hear  not :  noses  have  they,  but  they  sm'ell  not :  7  They  have 
hands,  but  ihey  handle  not :  feet  have  they,  but  they  walk 
not:  neither  speak  they  through  their  throat.  8  They  that 
make  them  are  like  unto  them ;  so  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in 
them. 

AS.  46:  6  They  lavish  gold  out  of  the  bag,  and  weigh  silver 
»  i  the  balance,  and  hire  a  goldsmith ;  and  he  maketh  it  a  god : 
they  fall  down,  yea,  they  worship.  7  They  bear  him  upon  the 
shoulder,  they  carry  him,  and  set  him  in  his  place,  and  he 
standeth ;  from  his  place  shall  he  not  remove  :  yea,  one  shall 
cry  unto  him  yet  can  he  not  answer,  nor  save  him  out  of  his 
trouble. 

361.  Idolatry  and  image-worship  forbidden. 

Ex.  20:  3  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me.  4 
Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  like- 
ness of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth  :  5 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them :  for 
I  the  LORD  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity 
of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  gen- 
eration of  them  that  hate  me.  —  23:  24  Thou  shalt  not  bow 
down  to  their  gods,  nor  serve  them,  nor  do  after  their  works  : 
but  thou  shalt  utterly  overthrow  them,  and  quite  break  down 
their  images.  —  34:  17  Thou  shalt  make  thee  no  molten  gods. 
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IDOLATRY    AND    HEATHENISM.  362 


Common  —  DL-plea.-ir-g  to  G<xl. 


Lev.  19:  4  Turn  ye  not  unto  idols,  nor  make  to  yourselves 
molten  gods:  I  'am  the  LORD  your  God.  —  26:  1  Ye  shall 
make  you  no  idols  nor  graven  image,  neither  rear  you  up  a 
standing  image,  neither  shall  ye  set  up  any  image  of  stone 
in  your  land,  to  bow  down  unto  it :  for  I  am  the  LORD  your 
God. 

Dt.  6:  14  Ye  shall  not  go  after  other  gods,  of  the  gods  of  the 
people  which  are  round  about  you ;  15  (For  the  LORD  thy 
God  is  a  jealous  God  among  you  ;)  lest  the  anger  of  the  LORD 
thy  God  be  kindled  against  thee,  and  destroy  thee  from  off  the 
face  of  the  earth  —  28:  14  Thou  shalt  not  go  aside  from  any 
of  the  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  to  the  right  hand 
or  to  the  left,  to  go  after  other  gods  to  serve  them. 

362.  Idolatry  common  -^—  TJireats. 

Ex.  22:  20  He  that  sacrificeth  unto  ang  god,  save  unto  the  • 
LORD  only,  he  shall  be  utterly  destroyed. 

Dt.  8:  19  It  shall  be,  if  thou  do  at  all  forget  the  LORD  thy 
God,  and  walk  after  other  gods,  and  '  serve  them,  and  worship 
them,  I  testify  against  you  this  day  that  ye  shall  surely  perish. 
—  27:  15  Cursed  be  the  man  that  maketh  any  graven  or  molten 
image,  an  abomination  unto  the  LORD,  the  work  of  the  hands 
of  the  craftsman,  and  putteth  it.  in  a  secret  place :  and  all  the 
people  shall  answer  and  say,  Amen. — 30:  17  If  thy  heart  turn 
away,  so  that  thou  wilt  not  hear,  but  shalt  be  drawn  away,  and 
worship  other  gods,  .and  serve  them ;  181  denounce  unto  you 
this  day,  that  ye  shall  surely  perish. 

Jud.  2:  1 1  The  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
LORD,  and  served  Baalim :  12  And  they  forsook  the  LORD  God  ' 
of  their  fathers,  which  brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
and  followed  other  gods,  of  the  gods  of  the  people  that  were 
round  about  them,  and  bowed  themselves  unto  them,  and 
provoked  the  LORD  to  anger.  13  And  they  forsook  the  LORD, 
arid  served  Baal  and  Ashtaroth.  14  And  the  anger  of  the 
LORD  was  hot  against  Israel,  and  he  delivered  them  into  the 
hands  of  spoilers. — 10:  6  The  children  of  Israel  did  evil  again 
in  the  sight  of  the  LORD,  and  served  Baalim,  and  Ashtaroth, 
and  the  gods  of  Syria,  and  the  gods  of  Zidon,  and  the  gods  of 
Moab,  and  the  gods  of  the  children  of  Ammon,  and  the  gods 
of  the  Philistines,  and  forsook  the  LORD,  and  served  not  him. 
7  And  the  anger  of  the  LORD  was  hot  against  Israel,  and  he  ' 
K>ld  them  into  the  hands  of  the  Philistines,  and  into  the  hands 
of  the  children  of  Ammon. 

1  K.  9:  6  If  ye  shaU  at  all  turn  from  following  me,  ye  or 
yo'ir  children,  and  will  not  keep  my  commandments  and  my 
21*  245 


362  IDOLATRY  AND    HEATHENISM. 

Displeasing  to  God. 

statutes  which  I  have  set  before  you,  but  go  and  serve  other 
gods  and  worship  them :  7  Then  will  I  cut  off  Israel  out  of  the 
land  which  I  have  given  them  ;  and  this  house  which  I  have 
hallowed  for  my  name,  will  I  cast  out  of  my  sight ;  and  Israel 
shall  be  a  proverb  and  a  bye-word  among  all  people. 

2  K.  17:  9  The  children  of  Israel  did  secretly  those  things 
that  were  not  right  against  the  LOUD  their  God,  and  they  built 
them  high  places  in  all  their  cities,  from  the  tower  of  the 
watchmen  to  the  fenced  city.  10  And  they  set  them  up  images 
and  groves  in  every  high  hill,  and  under  every  green  tree : 
1 1  And  there  they  burnt  incense  in  all  the  high  places,  as  did 
the  heathen  whom  the  LORD  carried  away  before  them ;  and 
wrought  wicked  things  to  provoke  the  LORD  to  anger:  12  For 
they  served  idols,  whereof  the  LORD  had  said  unto  them,  Ye 
shall  not  do  this  thing.  16  And  they  left  all  the  command- 
ments of  the  LORD  their  God,  and  made  them  molten  images, 
even  two  calves,  and  made  a  grove,  and  worshipped  all  the  host 
of  heaven,  and  served  Baal.  18  Therefore  the  LORD  was 
very  angry  with  Israel,  and  removed  them  out  of  his  sight : 
there  was  none  left  but  the  tribe  of  Judah  only.  19  Judah 
kept  not  the  commandments  of  the  LORD  their  God,  but  walked 
in  the  statutes  of  Israel  which  they  made.  20  And  the  LORD 
rejected  all  the  seed  of  Israel, "and  afflicted  them,  and  delivered 
them  into  the  hand  of  spoilers,  until  he  had  cast  them  out  of 
his  sight.  —  22:  17  Because  they  have  forsaken  me,  and  have 
burned  incense  unto  other  gods,  that  they  might  provoke  me 
to  anger  with  all  the  works  of  their  hands  ;  therefore  my 
wrath  shall  be  kindled  against  this  place,  and  shall  not  be 
quenched. 

Ps.  78:  58  They  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  high 
places,  and  moved  him  to  jealousy  with  their  graven  images. 
59  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  greatly  abhorred 
Israel. 

Jer.  44:  2  Thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel ; 
Ye  have  seen  all  the  evil  that  I  have  brought  upon  Jerusalem, 
and  upon  all  the  cities  of  Judah ;  and  behold,  this  day  they 
are  a  desolation,  and  no  man  dwelleth  therein  ;  3  Because  of 
their  wickedness  which  they  have  committed  to  provoke  me  to 
anger,  in  that  they  went  to  burn  incense,  and  to  serve  other 
gods,  whom  they  knew  not,  neither  they,  ye,  nor  your  fathers. 
4  I  sent  unto  you  all  my  servants  the  prophets,  rising  early 
and  sending  them,  saying,  Oh,  do  not  this  abominable  thing 
that  I  hate. 

Ezk.  36:  18  Wherefore,  I  poured  my  fury  upon  them  for  the 
blood  that  they  had  shed  upon  the  land,  and  for  their  idols 
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IGNORANCE.  363 


Sin  and  Danger  of  Ignorance 


wherewith  they  had  polluted  it :  19  And  I  scattered  them 
among  the  heathen,  and  they  were  dispersed  through  the 
countries  :  according  to  their  way  and  according  to  their 
doings  I  judged  them.  [See  486,  699.] 


IGNORANCE. 

363.   The  sin  and  danger  of  ignorance  —  knowledge  required. 

Ps.  32:  9  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have 
no  understanding :  wrhose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Pr.  13:  18  Poverty  and  shame  shall  be  to  him  that  refuseth 
instruction :  but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  shall  be  honored.  — 
15:  32  He  that  refuseth  instruction  despiseth  his  own  soul :  but 
he  that  heareth  reproof  getteth  understanding.  — 19:  2  Also, 
that  the  soul  be  without  knowledge,  it  is  not  good ;  and  he  that 
hasteth  with  his  feet  sinneth. 

Is.  5:  13  My  people  are  gone  into  captivity,  because  they 
have  no  knowledge :  and  their  honorable  men  are  famished,  and 
their  multitude  dried  up  with  thirst. 

Hos.  4:  1  Hear  the  word  of  the  LOUD,  ye  children  of  Israel : 
for  the  LORD  hath  a  controversy  with  the  inhabitants  of  the 
land,  because  there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor  knowledge  of 
God  in  the  land.  6  My  people  are  destroyed  for  lack  of 
knowledge :  because  thou  hast  rejected  knowledge,  I  will 
also  reject  thee,  that  thou  shalt  be  no  priest  to  me :  seeing 
thou  hast  forgotten  the  law  of  thy  God,  I  will  also  forget  thy 
children. 

Jn.  16:  2  They  shall  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues  :  yea,  the 
time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth  you,  will  think  that  he 
doeth  God  service.  3  And  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you, 
because  they  have  not  known  the  Father,  nor  me. 

1  Cor.  2:  7  We  speak  the  wisdom  of  God  in  a  mystery,  even 
the  hidden  wisdom  which  God  ordained  before  the  world  unto 
our  glory ;    8  Which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world  knew : 
for  had  they  known  it,  they  would  not.  have  crucified  the  Lord 
of  glory. — 14:  20  Brethren,  be  not  children  in  understanding: 
howbeit,  in  malice  be  ye  children,  but  in  understanding  be 
men. 

2  Th.  1:  7  To  you,  who  are  troubled,  rest  with  us,  when 
the    Lord   Jesus   shall    be    revealed    from   heaven   with   his 
mighty  angels,    8  In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them 
that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     [See  127,  200,(10)  391.] 

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364,  365  INSTABILITY  —  INTEMPERANCE. 

Instability  reproved —  Deceitful  and  injurious. 

INSTABILITY. 
364.  Instability  reproved — Unstable  persons  to  be  avoided. 

Gen.  49:  4  Unstable  as  water,  thou  shalt  not  excel. 

Pr.  24:  21  Meddle  not  with  them  that  are  given  to  change. 

Ep.  4:  14  That  we  henceforth  be  no  more  children,  tossed  to 
and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the 
sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  in 
wait  to  deceive. 

Heb.  13:  9  Be  not  carried  about  with  divers  and  strange 
doctrines :  for  it  is  a  good  thing  that  the  heart  be  established 
with  grace.  [See  712.] 


INTEMPERANCE. 
365.  Intemperance  a  prevalent,  deceitful,  loathsome  and  destfitctive  vice. 

Gen.  9:  20  Noah  began  to  be  an  husbandman,  and  he  planted 
a  vineyard:  21  And  he  drank  of  the  wine,  and  was  drunken ; 
and  he  was  uncovered  within  his  tent. 

Pr.  20:  1  Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging:  and 
whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise. — 23:  21  The  drunk- 
ard and  the  glutton  shall  come  to  poverty.  29  Who  hath  wo  ? 
who  hath  sorrow  ?  who  hath  contentions  ?  -who  hath  babbling  ? 
who  hath  wounds  without  cause  ?  who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ? 
30  They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ;  they  that  go  to  seek 
mixed  wine.  34  Yea,  thou  shalt  be  as  he  that  lieth  down  in 
the  midst  of  the  sea,  or  as  he  that  lieth  upon  the  top  of  a  mast. 
35  They  have  stricken  me,  shalt  thou  say,  and  I  was  not  sick ; 
they  have  beaten  me,  and  I  felt  it  not :  when  shall  I  awake  ? 
I  will  seek  it  yet  again. 

Is.  28:  7  They  also  have  erred  through  wine,  and  through 
strong  drink  are  out  of  the  way ;  the  priest  and  the  prophet 
have  erred  through  strong  drink,  they  are  swallowed  up  of 
wine,  they  are  out  of  the  way  through  strong  drink ;  they  err 
in  vision,  they  stumble  in  judgment.  8  For  all  tables  are  full 
of  vomit  and  filthiness,  so  that  there  is  no  place  clean.  —  56:  12 
Come  ye,  say  they,  I  will  fetch  wine,  and  we  will  fill  ourselves 
with  strong  drink. 

Jer.  25:  27  Thou  shalt  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  LORD 
of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel ;  Drink  ye,  and  be  drunken,  and 
spire,  and  fall,  and  rise  no  more,  because  uf  xke  sword  which  I 
will  send  among  you. 
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INTEMPERANCE.  366 

Forbidden  and  discouraged. 


Dan.  5:  1  Belshazzar  the  king  made  a  great  feast  to  a  thou- 
sand of  his  lords,  and  drank  jdne  before  the  thousand.  4  They 
drank  wine,  and  praised  the  gods  of  gold,  and  of  silver. 

Hos.  4:  11  Whoredom  and  wine  and  new  wine  take  away 
the  heart. 

1  Cor.  11:  21  In  eating  every  one  taketh  before  other  his 
own  supper :  and  one  is  hungry,  and  another  is  drunken. 

3G6.  Intemperance  forbidden — penalty  of — cautions. 

Dt.  21:  20  They  shall  say  unto  the  elders  of  his  city,  This 
our  son  is  stubborn  and  rebellious,  he  will  not  obey  our 
voice ;  he  is  a  glutton,  and  a  drunkard.  2 1  And  all  the  men 
of  his  city  shall  stone  him  with  stones,  that  he  die :  so  shalt 
thou  put  evil  away  from  among  you,  and  all  Israel  shall  hear, 
and  fear. 

Pr.  23:  20  Be  not  among  wine-bibbers ;  among  riotous  eaters 
of  flesh.  31  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red,  when 
it  giveth  his  color  in  the  cup,  when  it  moveth  itself  aright.  32 
At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth  like  an  adder. 

Is.  5:  11  Wo  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning, 
that  they  may  follow  strong  drink  ;  that  continue  until  night, 
till  wine  inflame  them!  12  And  the  harp,  and  the  viol,  the 
tabret,  and  pipe,  and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts :  22  Wo  unto 
them  that  are  mighty  to  drink  wine,  and  men  of  strength  to 
mingle  strong  drink.  —  28:  1  Wo  to  the  crown  of  pride,  to  the 
drunkards  of  Ephraim,  whose  glorious  beauty  is  a  fading  flower, 
which  are  on  the  head  of  the  fat  valleys  of  them  that  are 
overcome  with  wine ! 

Mat.  24:  48  If  that  evil* servant  shall  say  in  his  heart,  My 
lord  delayeth  his  coming ;  49  And  shall  begin  to  smite  his 
fellow-servants,  and  to  eat  and  drink  with  the  drunken ;  50 
The  lord  of  that  servant  shall  come  in  a  day  when  he  looketh 
not  for  him,  and  in  an  hour  that  he  is  not  aware  of,  51  And 
shall  cut  him  asunder,  and  appoint  him  his  portion  with  the 
hypocrites :  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

Rom.  13:  13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day:  not  in 
rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness, 
not  in  sfcfe  and  envying. 

1  Cor.  6:  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Gal.  5:  19  The  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  20 
Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife, 
seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revel- 
lings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have 

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367,  368  INTEMPERANCE. 


The  liquor  seller  condemned  —  Wisdom  of  abstinence. 

also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5:  18  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is  excess ; 
but  be  ye  filled  with  the  Spirit.  [See  199,  721.] 

367.  The  liquor  seller  virtually  and  explicitly  condemned. 

Gen.  4:  9  The  LORD  said  unto  Cain,  Where  is  Abel  thy 
brother  ?  And  he  said,  I  know  not :  Am  I  my  brother's  keeper  ? 
10  And  he  said,  What  hast  thou  done?  the  voice  of  thy  broth- 
er's blood  crieth  unto  me  from  the  ground.  11  And  now  art 
thou  cursed  from  the  earth,  which  hath  opened  her  mouth  to 
receive  thy  brother's  blood  from  thy  hand. 

Ex.  21.  28  If  an  ox  gore  a  man  or  a  woman,  that  they  die  : 
then  the  ox  shall  be  surely  stoned,  and  his  flesh  shall  not  be 
eaten ;  but  the  owner  of  the  ox  shall  be  quit.  29  But  if  the 
ox  were  wont  to  push  with  his  horn  in  time  past,  and  it  hath 
been  testified  to  his  owner,  and  he  hath  not  kept  him  in,  but 
that  he  hath  killed  a  man  or  a  woman  ;  the  ox  shall  be  stoned, 
and  his  owner  also  shall  be  put  to  death.  30  If  there  be  laid 
on  him  a  sum  of  money,  then  he  shall  give  for  the  ransom  oi 
his  life  whatsoever  is  laid  upon  him. 

Dt.  32:  33  Their  wine  is  the  poison  of  dragons,  and  the 
cruel  venom  of  asps.  34  7s  not  this  laid  up  in  store  with  me, 
and  sealed  up  among  my  treasures  ?  35  To  me  belongetk  ven- 
geance, and  recompense  ;  their  foot  shall  slide  in  due  time  :  for 
the  day  of  their  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  the  things  that  shall 
come  upon  them  make  haste.  , 

2  K.  21:  9  Manasseh  seduced  them  to  do  more  evil  than 
did  the  nations  whom  the  LORD  destroyed  before  the  children 
of  Israel.  10  The  LORD  spake  by  his  servants,  the  prophets, 
saying,  11  Because  Manasseh  king  of  Judah  hath  done  these 
abominations,  and  hath  done  wickedly  above  all  that  the  Amor- 
ites  did,  which  were  before  him,  and  hath  made  Judali  also  to 
sin.  12  Therefore  thus  saith  the  LORD  God  of  Israel,  Behold,  I 
am  bringing  such  evil  upon  Jerusalem  and  Judali,  that  whoso- 
ever heareth  of  it,  both  his  ears  shall  tingle. 

Hab.  2:  15  Wo  unto  him  that  giveth  his  neighbor  drink,  that 
puttest  thy  bottle  to  him,  and  makest  him  drunken  also,  that 
thou  mayest  look  on  their  nakedness  ! 

Jn.  3:  19  And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  has  come 
into  the  world.  [See  685.] 

368.  The  wisdom  of  total  abstinence  and  watchfulness. 
Dan.  1:  8  Daniel  purposed  in  his  heart  that  he  would-  not 
defile  himself  with  the  portion  of  the  king's  meat,  nor  with  the 
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INVITATIONS.  369,   370 


Founded  on  the  Provisions  of  the  Gospel. 


wine  which  he  drank.  12  Prove  thy  servants,  I  beseech  thee, 
'  ten  days  ;  and  let  them  give  us  pulse  to  eat,  and  water  to  drink. 
1 5  And  at  the  end  of  ten  days  their  countenances  appeared  fairer 
and  fatter  in  flesh  than  all  the  children  which  did  eat  the  por- 
tion of  the  king's  meat 

Lk.  1:  15  He  [John]  shall  be  great  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 
and  shall  drink  neither  wine  nor  strong  drink. 

Rom.  14:  21  It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink  wine, 
nor  any  thing  whersby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offended,  or 
is  made  weak, 

1  Cor.  5:  11  Now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  com- 
pany, if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fornicator,  or 
covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extor- 
tioner: with  such  a  one  no  not  to  eat.  [See  199.] 

369.  Priests,  Nazarltes,  and  civil  ndf-rs  specially  forbidden  the  use  of  strong 
drink. 

Lev.  10:  8  The  LORD  spake  unto  Aaron,  saying,  9  Do  not 
drink  wine  nor  strong  drink,  thou,  nor  thy  sons  with  thee,  when 
ye  go  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  lest  ye  die :  it 
shall  be  a  statute  for  ever  throughout  your  generations:  10 
And  that  ye  may  put  difference  between  holy  and  unholy,  and 
between  unclean  and  clean ;  1 1  And  that  ye  may  teach  the 
children  of  Israel  all  the  statutes  which  the  LORD  hath  spoken 
unto  them  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

Num.  6:  1  The  LORD  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  2  Speak 
unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them,  When  either 
man  or  woman  shall  separate  themselves  to  vow  a  vow  of  a 
Nazarite,  to  separate  themselves  unto  the  LORD  :  3  He  shall 
separate  himself  from,  wine  and  strong  drink,  and  shall  drink  no 
vinegar  of  wine,  or  vinegar  of  strong  drink,  neither  shall  he 
drink  any  liquor  of  grapes,  nor  eat  moist  grapes,  or  dried.  4 
All  the  days  of  his  separation  shall  he  eat  nothing  that  is  made 
of  the  vine-tree,  from  the  kernels  even  to  the  husk. 

Pr.  31:  4  It  is  not  for  kings,  O  Lemuel,  it  is  not  for  kings  to 
drink  wine ;  nor  for  princes  strong  drink :  5  Lest  'they  drink, 
and  forget  the  law,  and  pervert  the  judgment  of  any  oil  the 
afflicted.  [See  457.] 

INVITATIONS. 

370.  Invitations,  founded  upon  the  provisions  of  the  Gospel. 

Is.  45:  22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth :  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  none  else.  —  55: 1  Ho, 
every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters,  and  he  thai 

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571  INVITATIONS.. 


Ex  DOS  tulaiions . 


hath  no  money ;  come  ye,  buy,  and  eat ;  yea,  come,  bay  wine 
and  milk  without  money  and  without  price.  2  Wherefore  do 
ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is  not  bread  ?  and  your  labor 
for  that  which  satisfieth  not  ?  hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and 
eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in 
fatness.  3  Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me :  hear,  and* 
your  soul  shall  live  :  and  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant 
with  you,  even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

Mat.  11:  28  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest.  29  Take  my  yoke  upon  your 
and  learn  of  me :  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart;  and  ye 
shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  30  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and 
my  burden  is  light.  —  22:  2  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  a  certain  king,  which  made  a  marriage  for  his  son,  3  And 
sent  forth  his  servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the 
wedding,  and  they  would  not  come.  4  Again,  he  sent  forth 
other  servants,  saying,  Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I 
have  prepared  my  dinner :  my  oxen  and  my  failings  are  killed, 
and  all  things  are  ready :  come  unto  the  marriage. 

Lk.  14:  17  And  sent  his  servant  at  supper-time,  to  say  to 
them  that  were  bidden,  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready. 

Jn.  7:  37  In  the  last  day,  that  great  day  of  the  feast,  Jesus 
stood  and  cried,  saying,  If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come  unto 
me,  and  drink. 

Rev.  3:  20  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door,  and  knock :  If  any 
man  hear  my  voice,  and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him, 
and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  me.  —  22:  17  The  Spirit  and 
the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  heareth  say,  Come. 
And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come.  And  whosoever  will,  let  him 
take  the  water  of  life  freely.  [See  233,  580.] 

371.  Expostulatory  Invitations. 

Pr.  1:  20  Wisdom  crieth  without ;  she  uttereth  her  voice  in 
the  streets:  21  She  crieth  in  the  chief  place  of  concourse,  in 
the  openings  of  the  gates :  in  the  city  she  uttereth  her  words, 
saying,  22  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity  ? 
and  the  scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate  know- 
ledge? 23  Turn  you  at  my  reproof :  behold,  I  will  pour  out 
my  spirit  unto  you,  I  will  make  known  my  words'  unto  you. 

Is.  1:  18  Come  now,  and  let  us  reason  together,  saith  the 
LORD  :  though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  as  white 
as  snow ;  though  they  be  red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  as 
wool. 

Jer.  22:  29  O  earth,  earth,  earth,  hear  .the  word  of  the  LORD. 

Ezk.  33:  11  Say  unto  them,  As  I  live,  saith  the  'Loid  God. 
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INVITATIONS.  372,  378 


Sincerity  of  apparent  —  Rejected. 


J  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked ;  but  that  the 
wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live  :  turn  ye.  turn  ye  from  your 
evil  ways ;  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ? 

Mic.  6:  1  Hear  ye  now  what  the  LORD  saith ;  Arise,  con- 
tend thou  before  the  mountains  and  let  the  hills  hear  thy  voice. 
2  Hear  ye,  O  mountains,  the  LORD'S  controversy,  and  ye 
strong  foundations  of  the  earth :  for  the  LORD  hath  a  contro- 
versy with  his  people,  and  he  will  plead  with  Israel.  3  O  my 
people,  what  have  I  done  unto,  thee?  and  wherein  have  I 
wearied  thee  ?  testify  against  me.  [See  60, 224-5.] 

372.  Sincerity  of  God's  invitations  apparent,  or  (/ood  desired  and  evil  dep- 

recatrd. 

• 

Ps.  81:  13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways !  141  should  soon  have  sub- 
dued their  enemies,  and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 
15  The  haters  of  the  LORD  should  have  submitted  themselves 
unto  him. 

Is.  48:  18  O  that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  command- 
ments !  then  had  thy  peace  been  as  a  river,  and  thy  righteous- 
ness as  the  waves  of  the  sea. 

Lk.  19:  41  When  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city,  and 
\vept  over  it,  42  Saying,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou,  at 
least  in  this  thy  day,  the  tilings  ivhich  belong  unto  thy  peace!  but 
now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes.  [See  224,  228,  233.] 

373.  Invitations  rejected  —  excuses  of  sinners. 

Ps.  58:  4  They  are  like  the  deaf  adder  that  stoppeth  her 
ear;  5  Which  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of  charmers, 
charming  never  so  wisely. 

Pr.  1:  24  I  have  called  and  ye  icfused,  I  have  stretched 
out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ;  25  But  ye  have  set  at 
nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  reproof. 

Zee.  7:  11  They  refused  to  hearken,  and  pulled  away  the 
shoulder,  and  stopped  their  ears,  that  they  should  not  hear. 
1 2  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant  stone,  lest  they 
should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the  LORD  of  hosts 
hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets  :  therefore  came 
a  great  wrath  from  the  LORD  of  hosts.  13  Therefore  it  is 
rome  to  pass,  that  as  he  cried,  and  they  would  not  hear ;  so 
they  cried,  and  I  would  not  hear,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Mat.  22:  2  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain 

king,  which  made  a  marriage  for  his  son,  3  And  sent  forth  his 

servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding :  and 

they  would  not  come.     4  Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants, 

22  253 


•374,375  IRONY  —  JEWS. 

Ironical  Language  —  Jewish  population  predicted. 

Baying,  Tell  them  which  are  bidden,  Behold,  I  have  prepared 
my  dinner :  my  oxen  and  my  fallings  are  killed,  and  all  things 
are  ready  :  come  unto  the  marriage.  5  But  they  made  light 
of  it,  and  went  their  ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his 
merchandise.  6  And  the  remnant  took  his  servants,  and 
entreated  them  spitefully,  and  slew  them. 

Lk.  14:  17  And  sent  his  servant  at  supper-time  to  say  tc 
them  that  were  bidden,  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready 

18  And  they  all  with  one  consent  began  to  make  excuse.    The 
first  said  unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and  1 
must  needs  go  and    see  it :   I   pray   thee  have  me  excused. 

19  And  another  said,  I  have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and 
I  go  to  prove  them :  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused.     20  And 
another  said,  I  have  married  a  wife :   and  therefore  I  cannot 
come.     [See  272,  696-7,- 706.] 


IRONY. 
374.  Ironical  language  sometimes  used  in  the  Bible. 

Jud.  10:  14  Go  and  cry  unto  the  gods  which  ye  have  chosen; 
let  them  deliver  you  in  the  time  of  your  tribulation. 

1  K.  18:  27  It  came  to  pass  at  noon,  that  Elijah  mocked 
them,  and  said,  Cry  aloud :  for  he  is  a  god  :  either  he  is  talking, 
or  he  is  pursuing,  or  he  is  in  a  journey,  or  peradventure  he 
sleepeth,  and  must  be  awaked. 

Job  12:  1  Job  answered  and  said,  2  No  doubt  but  ye  are  the 
people,  and  wisdom  shall  die  with  you. 

EC.  11:9  Rejoice,  O  young  man,  in  thy  youth ;  and  let  thy 
heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways 
of  thy  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes :  but  know  then, 
that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 


JEWS,  OR  SEED  OF  ABRAHAM. 
375.  Predicted  population  of  the  Jews. 

Gen.  13: 16  I  will  make  thy  seed  as  the  dust  of  the  earth : 
so  that  if  a  man  can  number  the  dust  of  the  earth,  then  shall 
thy  seed  also  be  numbered.  —  26:  4  I  will  make  thy  seed  to 
multiply  as  the  stars  of  heaven,  and  will  give  unto  thy  seed  all 
these  countries :  and  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth  be  blessed. 

Is.  27:  6  He  shall  cause  them  that  come  of  Jacob  to  take 
root :  Israel  shall  blossom  and  bud,  and  fill  the  face  of  the  world 
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JEWS.  376, 377 

Extent  of  their  domain  —  Their  wickedness  and  dispersion. 

frith  fruit.  —  60:  22  A  little  one  shall  become  a  thousand,  and 
it  small  one  a  strong  nation :  I  the  LORD  will  hasten  it  in  his 
time,  —  37:  26  I  will  make  a  covenant  of  peace  with  them;  it 
shall  be  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them:  and  I  will  place 
them,  and  multiply  them,  and  will  set  my  sanctuary  in  the 
midst  of  them  for  evermore. 

Hos.  1:  10  The  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  be  as 
the  sand  of  the  sea,  which  cannot  be  measured  nor  numbered  ; 
and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the  place  where  it  was  said 
unto  them,  Ye  are  not  my  people,  there  it  shall  be  said  unto 
them,  Ye  are  the  sons  of  the  living  God. 

[Gen.  15:  5,  and  16:  10,  and  22:  17,  and  28:  14.  Num. 
23:  10.  Is.  65:  23.] 

376.  Extent  of  their  territory,  and  nature  of  tlie  grant  to  them. 

Gen.  15:  18  In  that  same  day  the  LORD  made  a  covenant 
with  Abram,  saying,  Unto  thy  seed  have  I  given  this  land, 
from  the  river  of  Egypt  unto  the  great  river,  the  river  Eu- 
phrates.— 17:  8  I  will  give  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after 
thee,  the  land  wherein  thou  art  a  stranger,  all  the  land  of 
Canaan,  for  an  everlasting  possession ;  and  I  will  be  their 
God. 

Dt.  32:  8  "When  the  Most  High  divided  to  the  nations  their 
inheritance,  when  he  separated  the  sons  of  Adam,  he  set  the 
bounds  of  the  people  according  to  the  number  of  the  children 
of  Israel.  9  For  the  LORD'S  portion  is  his  people ;  Jacob  is 
the  lot  of  his  inheritance. 

Jos.  1:  4  From  the  wilderness  and  this  Lebanon  even  unto 
the  great  river,  the  river  Euphrates,  all  the  land  of  the  Hit- 
tites,  and  unto  the  great  sea  toward  the  going  down  of  the 
sun,  shall  be  your  coast. 

[Num.  34:  2—12.  Gen.  12:  7,  and  13:  14—17.  Ex.  6:  4, 
and  32:  13.] 

377.  Wickedness  and  predicted  dispersion  of  the  Jews. 

Dt.  28:  64  The  LORD  shall  scatter  thee  among  all  people 
from  the  one  end  of  the  earth  even  unto  the  other;  and 
there  thou  shalt  serve  other  gods,  which  neither  thou  nor  thy 
fathers  have  known,  even  wood  and  stone.  65  And  amopg 
these  nations  shalt  thou  find  no  ease,  neither  shall  the  sole  of 
thy  foot  have  rest:  but  the  LORD  shall  give  thee  there  a 
trembling  heart,  and  failing  of  eyes,  and  sorrow  of  mind. 
66  And  thy  life  shall  hang  in  doubt  before  thee :  and  thou 
shalt  fear  day  and  night,  and  shalt  have  none  assurance  of  thy 
life. 

255 


378  JEWS. 

Thtir  return  to  Palestine. 


2  K.  17:  6  In  the  ninth  year  of  Hoshea  the  king  of  Assyria 
took  Samaria,  and  carried  Israel  away  into  Assyria,  and  placed 
them  in  Halah  and  in  Habor  by  the  river  of  Gozan,  and  in  the 
cities  of  the  Medes.  18  Therefore  the  LORD  was  very  angry 
with  Israel,  and  removed  them  out  of  his  sight :  there  was 
none  left  but  the  tribe  of  Judah  only.  19  Also  Judah  kept 
not  the  commandments  of  the  LORD  their  God,  but  walked  in 
the  statutes  of  Israel  which  they  made.  20  And  the  LORD 
rejected  all  the  seed  of  Israel,  and  afflicted  them,  and  delivered 
them  into  the  hand  of  spoilers,  until  he  had  cast  them  out  of 
his  sight.  23  So  was  Israel  carried  away  out  of  their  own 
land  to  Assyria  unto  this  day. 

Ezk.  2:  3  He  said  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  I  send  thee  to  the 
children  of  Israel,  to  a  rebellious  nation  that  hath  rebelled 
against  me :  they  and  their  fathers  have  transgressed  against 
me,  even  unto  this  very  day.  7  Thou  shalt  speak  my  words 
unto  them,  whether  they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  for- 
bear :  for  they  are  most  rebellious.  —  5:  5  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
GOD  ;  This  is  Jerusalem ;  I  have  set  it  in  the  midst  of  the 
nations  and  countries  that  are  round  about  her.  6  And  she 
hath  changed  my  judgments  into  wickedness  more  than  the 
nations,  and  my  statutes  more  than  the  countries  that  are  round 
about  her :  for  they  have  refused  my  judgments  and  my  stat- 
utes, they  have  not  walked  in  them.  9  I  will  do  in  thee  that 
which  I  have  not  done,  and  whereunto  I  will  not  do  any  more 
*he  like,  because  of  all  thine  abominations.  —  9:9  Then  said 
he  unto  me,  The  iniquity  of  the  house  of  Israel  and  Judah  is 
exceeding.great,  and  the  land  is  full  of  blood,  -and  the  city  full 
of  perverseness :  for  they  say,  The  LORD  hath  forsaken  the 
earth,  and  the  LORD  seeth  not. 

Hos.  9:  16  Ephraim  is  smitten,  their  root  is  dried  up,  they 
shall  bear  no  fruit :  yea,  though  they  bring  forth,  yet  will  I  slay 
even  the  beloved  fruit  of  their  womb.  17  My  God  will  cast 
them  away,  because  they  did  not  hearken  unto  him :  and  they 
shall  be  wanderers  among  the  nations. 

378.  Predicted  resuscitation,  reunion,  and  return  of  the  Jews  to  the  promised 
land,  with  peculiar  subsequent  prosperity. 

Is.  11:  11  It  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the  LORD 
shall  set  his  hand  again  the  second  time  to  recover  the  rem- 
nant of  his  people,  which  shall  be  left,  from  Assyria,  and  from 
Egypt,  and  from  Pathros,  and  from  Gush,  and  from  Elam, 
and  from  Shinar,  and  from  Hamath,  and  from  the  islands  of 
the  sea.  12  And  he  shall  set  up  an  ensign  for  the  nations, 
and  shall  assemble  the  outcasts  of  Israel,  and  gather  together 
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JEWS.  878 

Their  return  to  Palestine. 


the  dispersed  of  Judah  .from  the  four  corners  of  the  earth.  13 
The  envy  also  of  Ephraim  shall  depart,  and  the  adversaries 
of  Judah  shall  be  cut  off:  Ephraim  shall  not  envy  Judah,  and 
Judah  shall  not  vex.  Ephraim.  16  And  there  shall  be  an  high- 
way for  the  remnant  of  his  people,  which  shall  be  left,  from 
Assyria;  like  as  it  was  to  Israel  in  the  day  that  he  came  up 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt.  —  27:  6  He  shall  cause  them  that 
come  of  Jacob  to  take  root ;  Israel  shall  blossom  and  bud,  and 
fill  the  face  of  the  world  with  fruit.^  13  And  it  shall  come  to 
pass  in  that  day,  that  the  great  trumpet  shall  be  blown,  and 
they  shall  come  which  were  ready  to  perish  in  the  land  of 
Assyria,  and  the  outcasts  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  shall  wor- 
ship the  LORD  in  the  holy  mount  at  Jerusalem.  —  49:  "22  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  GOD,  Behold,  I  will  lift  up  my  hand  to  the 
Gentiles,  and  set  up  my  standard  to  the  people  :  and  they  shall 
bring  thy  sons  in  their  arms,  and  thy  daughters  shall  be  carried 
upon  their  shoulders.  23  And  kings  shall  be  thy  nursing 
fathers,  and  their  queens  thy  nursing  mothers. 

Jer.  3:  17  At  that  time  they  shall  call  Jerusalem  the  throm, 
of  the  LORD  ;  and  all  the  nations  shall  be  gathered  unto  it,  to 
the  name  of  the  LORD,  to  Jerusalem:  neither  shall  they  walk 
any  more  after  the  imagination  of  their  evil  heart.  18  In 
those  days  the  house  of  Judah  shall  walk  with  the  house  of 
Israel,  and  they  shall  come  together  out  of  the  land  of  the 
north  to  the  land  that  I  have  given  for  an  inheritance  unto 
your  fathers. —  16:  14  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  LORD, 
that  it  shall  no  more  be  said,  The  LORD  liveth,  that  brought  up 
the  children  of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of  P^gypt.  J  5  But,  The 
LORD  liveth,  that  brought  up  the  children  of  Israel  from  the 
land  of  the  north,  and  from  all  the  lands  whither  he  had  driven 
them :  and  I  will  bring  them  again  into  their  land  that  I  gave 
unto  their  fathers.  16  Behold,  I  will  send  for  many  fishers, 
saith  the  LORD,  and  they  shall  fish  them ;  and  after  will  I  send 
for  many  hunters,  and  they  shall  hunt  them  from  every 
mountain,  and  from  every  hill,  and  out  of  the  holes  of  the 
^ocks. 

Ezk.  20:  40  For  in  my  holy  mountain,  in  the  mountain  of  the 
height  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  there  shall  all  the  house 
of  Israel,  all  of  them  in  the  land,  serve  me :  there  will  I  accept 
'.hem,  and  there  will  I  require  your  offerings,  and  the  first 
fruits  of  your  oblations,  with  all  your  holy  things.  41  I  will 
accept  you  with  your  sweet  savor,  when  I  bring  you  out  from 
the  people,  and  gather  you  out  of  the  countries  wherein  ye 
have  been  scattered;  and  I  will  be  sanctified  in  you  before  the 
heathen.  42  And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD  when  1 
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378  JEWS. 

Their  return  to  Palestine. 


shall  bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel,  into  the  country  for  the 
which  I  lifted  up  my  hand  to  give  it  to  your  fathers.  —  34:  13 
I  will  bring  them  out  from  the  people,  and  gather  them 
from  the  countries,  and  will  bring  them  to  their  own  land, 
and  feed  them  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel  by  the  rivers, 
and  in  all  the  inhabited  places  of  the  country.  23  And  I 
will  set  up  one  Shepherd  over  them,  and  he  shall  feed  them, 
rven  my  servant  David ;  he  shall  feed  them,  and  he  shall  be 
their  shepherd.  24  And  I  the  LORD  will  be  their  God,  and 
my  servant  David  a  prince  among  them ;  I  the  LORD  have 
spoken  it.  25  And  I  will  make  with  them  a  covenant  of 
peace,  and  will  cause  the  evil  beasts  to  cease  out  of  the  land : 
and  they  shall  dwell  safely  in  the  wilderness,  and  sleep  in  the 
woods.  2f>  And  I  will  make  them  and  the  places  round  about 
my  hill  a  blessing ;  and  I  will  cause  the  shower  to  come  down 
in  his  season ;  there  shall  be  showers  of  blessing.  27  And 
the  tree  of  the  field  shall  yield  her  fruit,  and  the  earth  shall 
yield  her  increase,  and  they  shall  be  safe  in  their  land,  and 
shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD,  when  I  have  broken  the  bands 
of  their  yoke,  and  delivered  them  out  of  the  hand  of  those 
that  served  themselves  of  them.  28  And  they  shall  no  more 
be  a  prey  to  the  heathen,  neither  shall  the  beasts  of  the  land 
devour  them ;  but  they  shall  dwell  safely,  and  none  shall  make 
them  afraid.  29  And  I  will  raise  up  for  them  a  plant  of  re- 
nown, and  they  shall  be  no  more  consumed  with  hunger  in  the 
land,  neither  bear  the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more. — 
36:  1  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  prophesy  unto  the  mountains 
of  Israel,  and  say,  Ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear  the  word  of 
the  LORD  :  2  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Because  the  enemy 
hath  said  against  you,  Aha,  even  the  ancient  high  places  are 
ours  in  possession  :  3  Therefore, prophesy  and  say,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  GOD  ;  Because  they  have  made  you  desolate,  and 
swallowed  you  up  on  every  side,  that  ye  might  be  a  possession 
unto  the  residue  of  the  heathen,  and  ye  are  taken  up  in  the 
lips  of  talkers,  and  are  an  infamy  of  the  people  :  4  Therefore, 
ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Thus 
gaith  the  Lord  GOD  to  the  mountains,  and  to  the  hills,  to  the 
rivers,  and  to  the  valleys,  to  the  desolate  wastes,  and  to  the 
cities  that  are  forsaken,  which  became  a  prey  and  derision  to 
the  residue  of  the  heathen  that  are  round  about ;  5  Therefore 
thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Surely  in  the  fire  of  my  jealousy 
have  I  spoken  against  the  residue  of  the  heathen,  and  against 
all  Idumea,  which  have  appointed  my  land  into  their  posses- 
sion with  the  joy  of  all  their  heart,  with  despiteful  minds,  to 
cast  it  out  for  a  prey.  6  Prophesy  therefore  concerning  the 
258 


JEWS.  378 

Their  return  to  Palestine. 


land  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  the  mountains,  and  to  the  hills,  to 
the  nvers,  and  to  the  valleys,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Be- 
hold, I  have  spoken  in  my  jealousy  and  in  my  fury,  because 
ye  have  borne  die  shame  of  the  heathen :  7  Therefore  tlm> 
saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  I  have  lifted  up  mine  hand  :  Surely  the- 
heathen  that  are  about  you,  they  shall  bear  their  shame 
8  But  ye,  O  mountains  of  Israel,  ye  shall  shoot  forth  youi 
branches,  and  yield  your  fruit  to  my  people  of  Israel;  for  they 
are  at  hand  to  come.  9  For  behold,  I  am  for  you,  and  I  will 
turn  unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be  tilled  and  sown :  10  And  I  will 
multiply  men  upon  you,  all  the  house  of  Israel,  even  all  of  it : 
and  the  cities  shall  be  inhabited,  and  the  wastes  shall  be 
builded :  1 1  And  I  will  multiply  upon  you  man  and  beast ; 
and  they  shall  increase  and  bring  fruit :  and  I  will  settle  you 
after  your  old  estates,  and  will  do  better  unto  you  than  at  your 
beginnings  :  and  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD.  12  Yea, 
I  will  cause  men  to  walk  upon  you,  even  my  people  Israel ;  and 
they  shall  possess  thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  their  inheritance, 
and  thou  shalt  no  more  henceforth  bereave  them  of  men. 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord   GOD;  Because  they  say  unto  you, 
Thou  land  devourest  up  men,  and  hast  bereaved  thy  nations ; 

1 4  Therefore,  thou  shalt  devour  men  no  more,  neither  bereave 
thy  nations  any  more,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.     15  Neither  will  I 
cause  men  to  hear  in  thee  the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more, 
neither  shalt  thou  bear  the  reproach  of  the  people  any  more, 
neither  shalt  thou  cause  thy  nations  to  fall  any  more,  saith  the 
Lord  God.     33  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  In  the  day  that  I 
shall  have  cleansed  you  from  all  your  iniquities  I  will  also 
cause  you  to  dwell  in  the  cities,  and  the  wastes  shall  be  builded. 
34  And  the  desolate  land  shall  be  tilled,  whereas  it  lay  deso- 
late in  the  sight  of  all  that  passed  by.     35  And  they  shall  say, 
This  land  that  was  desolate  is  become  like  the  garden  of  Eden ; 
and  the  waste  and  desolate  and  ruined  cities  are  become  fenced, 
and  are  inhabited.     36  Then  the  heathen  that  are  left  round 
about  you  shall  know  that  I  the  LOUD  build  the  ruined  places, 
and  plant  that  that  was  desolate :  I  the  LORD  have  spoken  it, 
and  I  will  do  it.  —  37:  1  The  hand  of  the  LORD  was  upon  me, 
and  carried  me  out  in  the  Spirit  of  the  LORD,  and  set  me  down 
in  the  midst  of  the  valley  which  was  full  of  bones,  2  And  caused 
me  to  pass  by  them  round  about :  and  behold,  there  were  very 
many  in  the  open  valley  ;  and  lo,  they  were  very  dry.     3  And 
he  said  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  can  these  bones  live  ?  and  I  an- 
swered, O  Lord  GOD,  thou  knowest.     11  Then  he  said  unto 
me,  Son  of  man,  these  bones  are  the  whole  house  of  Israel  • 
behold,  they  say,  Our  bones  are  dried,  and  our  hope  is  lost :  we 

251) 


878  JEWS. 

Their  return  to  pales  Line. 


are  cut  off  for  our  parts.  1 2  Therefore  prophesy  and  say  unto 
them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Behold,  O  my  people,  I  will 
open  your  graves,  and  cause  you  to  come  up  out  of  your  graves, 
and  bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel.  13  And  ye  shall  know 
that  I  am  the  LORD,  when  I  have  opened  your  graves,  O  my 
people,  and  brought  you  up  out  of  your  graves,  14  And  shall 
put  my  Spirit  in  you,  and  ye  shall  live,  and  I  shall  place  you 
in  your  own  land :  then  shall  ye  know  that  I  the  LORD  have 
spoken  it,  and  performed  it,  saith  the  LORD.  16  Moreover, 
thou  son  of  man,  take  thee  one  stick,  and  write  upon  it,  For 
Judah,  and  for  the  children  of  Israel  his  companions :  then 
take  another  stick,  and  write  upon  it,  For  Joseph,  the  stick  of 
Ephraini,  and/or  all  the  house  of  Israel  his  companions  :  17 
And  join  them  one  to  another  into  one  stick  ;  and  they  shall 
become  one  in  thy  hand.  18  And  when  the  children  of  thy 
people  shall  speak  unto  thee,  saying,  Wilt  thou  not  shew  us  what 
thou  meanest  by  these?  19  Say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  GOD  ;  Behold,  I  will  take  the  stick  of  Joseph,  which  is  in 
the  hand  of  Ephraim,  and  the  tribes  of  Israel  his  fellows,  and 
will  put  them  with  him,  even  with  the  stick  of  Judah,  and  make 
them  one  stick,  and  they  shall  be  one  in  my  hand.  20  And 
the  sticks  whereon  thou  -writest  shall  be  in  thy  hand  before 
their  eyes.  21  And  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
GOD  ;  Behold,  I  will  take  the  children  of  Israel  from  among 
the  heathen,  whither  they  be  gone,  and  will  gather  them 
on  every  side,  and  bring  them  into  their  own  land :  22  And 
I  will  make  them  one  nation  in  the  land  upon  the  mountains 
of  Israel ;  and  one  king  shall  be  king  to  them  all :  and  they 
shall  be  no  more  two  nations,  neither  shall  they  be  divided  into 
two  kingdoms  any  more  at  all :  23  Neither  shall  they  defile 
themselves  any  more  with  their  idols,  nor  with  their  detestable 
things,  nor  with  any  of  their  transgressions :  but  I  will  save 
them  out  of  all  their  dwelling-places,  wherein  they  have 
sinned,  and  will  cleanse  them :  so  shall  they  be  my  people,  and 
I  will  be  their  God.  25  And  they  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that 
I  have  given  unto  Jacob  my  servant,  wherein  your  fathers 
have  dwelt,  and  they  shall  dwell  therein,  even  they,  and  their 
children,  and  their  children's  children  for  ever:  and  my  ser- 
vant David  shall  be  their  prince  for  ever.  26  Moreover  I 
will  make  a  covenant  of  peace  with  them  ;  it  shall  be  an  ever- 
lasting covenant  with  them :  and  I  will  place  them,  and 
multiply  them,  and  will  set  my  sanctuary  in  the  midst  of  them 
for  evermore.  27  My  tabernacle  also  shall  be  with  them : 
yea,  1  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people 
28  And  the  heathen  shall  know  that  I  the  LORD  do  sanctify 
260 


JEWS.  378 

Their  return  to  Pales.Lir:c. 


Israel,  when  my  sanctuary  shall  be  in  the  midst  of  them  for 
evermore.  —  39:  24  According  to  their  uncleanness  and  accord- 
ing to  their  transgressions  have  I  done  unto  them,  and  hid  my 
face  from  them.  25  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  .  GOD  ; 
Now  will  I  bring  again  the  captivity  of  Jacob,  and  have  mercy 
upon  the  whole  house  of  Israel,  and  will  be  jealous  for  my 
holy  name  ;  28  Then  shall  they  know  that  I  am  the  LORD 
their  God,  which  caused  them  to  be  led  into  captivity  among 
the  heathen :  but  I  have  gathered  them  unto  their  own  land, 
and  have  left  none  of  them  any  more  there.  29  Neither  will 
I  hide  my  face  any  more  from  them :  for  I  have  poured  out 
rny  Spirit  upon  the  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  GOD. 

Hos.  1:  10  Yet  the  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
be  as  the  sand  of  the  sea,  which  cannot  be  measured  nor  num- 
bered ;  and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the  place  where  it  was 
said  unto  them,  Ye  are  not  my  people,  there  it  shall  be  said 
unto  them,  Ye  are  the  sons  of  the  living  God.  1 1  Then  shall 
the  children  of  Judah  and  the  children  of  Israel  be  gathered 
together,  and  appoint  themselves  one  head,  and  they  shall  come 
up  out  of  the  land :  for  great  shall  be  the  day  of  Jezreel.  — 
3:  4  For  the  children  of  Israel  shall  abide  many  days  without 
a  king,  and  without  a  prince,  and  without  a  sacrifice,  and  with- 
out an  image,  and  without  an  ephod,  and  without  teraphim :  5 
Afterward  shall  the  children  of  Israel  return,  and  seek  the 
LORD  their  God,  and  David  their  king;  and  shall  fear 
the  LORD  and  his  goodness  in  the  latter  days.  —  14:  5  I  will 
be  as  the  dew  unto  Israel :  he  shall  grow  as  the  lily,  and 
cast  forth  his  roots  as  Lebanon.  6  His  branches  shall 
spread,  and  his  beauty  shall  be  as  the  olive  tree,  and  his 
smell  as  Lebanon.  7  They  that  dwell  under  his  shadow,  shall 
return ;  they  shall  revive  as  the  corn,  and  grow  as  the  vine : 
the  scent  thereof  shall  be  as  the  wine  of  Lebanon. 

Am.  9:  14  I  will  bring  again  the  captivity  of  my  people  of 
Israel,  and  they  shall  build  the  waste  cities,  and  inhabit  them  ; 
and  they  shall  plant  vineyards,  and  drink  the  wine  thereof ; 
they  shall  also  make  gardens,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them.  1  •"> 
And  I  will  plant  them  upon  their  land,  and  they  shall  no  more 
be  pulled  up  out  of  their  land  which  I  have  given  them,  saith 
the  LORD  thy  God. 

Mic.  2:  12  I  will  surely  assemble,  O  Jacob,  all  of  thee ;  I 
will  surely  gather  the  remnant  of  Israel ;  I  will  put  them 
together  as  the  sheep  of  Bozrah,  as  the  flock  in  the  midst  of 
their  fold :  they  shall  make  great  noise  by  reason  of  the  multi- 
tude of  men.  13  The  breaker  is  come  up  before  them:  they 
have  broken  up,  and  have  passed  through  the  gate,  and  are 

261 


579,  380  -  JEWS. 

Obstructions  removed  —  Enlarged  possessions  predicted. 

gone-Out  by  it ;  and  their  king  shall  pass  before  them,  and  the 
LORD  on  the  head  of  them. — 4:  6  In  that  day,  saith  the 
LORD,  will  I  assemble  her  that  halteth,  and  I  will  gather  her 
that  is  driven  out,  and  her  that  I  have  afflicted ;  7  And  I  will 
make  her  that  halted  a  remnant,  and  her  that  was  cast  far  off  a 
strong  nation  :  and  the  LORD  shall  reign  over  them  in  Mount 
Zion  from  henceforth,  even  for  ever. 

Zee.  10:  6  I  will  strengthen  the  house  of  Judah,  and  I  will 
save  the  house  of  Joseph,  and  I  will  bring  them  again  to  place 
them;  for  I  have  mercy  upon  them:  and  theyshall.be  as 
though  I  had  not  cast  them  off :  for  I  am  the  LORD  their  God, 
and  will  hear  them.  7  And  they  of  Ephraim  shall  be  like 
a  mighty  man,  and  their  heart  shall  rejoice  as  through  wine : 
yea,  their  children  shall  see  it,  and  be  glad  ;  their  heart  shall 
rejoice  in  the  LORD.  8  I  will  hiss  for  them,  and  gather  them ; 
for  I  have  redeemed  them :  and  they  shall  increase  as  they 
have  increased.  10  I  will  bring  them  again  also  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  gather  them  out  of  Assyria ;  and  I  will 
bring  them  into  the  land  of  Gilead  and  Lebanon ;  and  place 
shall  not  be  found  for  them. 

Lk.  21:  24  They  shall  fall  by  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and 
shall  be  led  away  captive  into  all  nations :  and  Jerusalem  shall 
be  trodden  down  of  the  Gentiles,  until  the  times  of  the  Gentiles 
be  fulfilled.  [Dt.  30:  1—6,  Jer.  23:  6—8,  and  46  ;  27,  28,  Mic. 
5th  chap.] 

379.  Removal  of  obstructions  to  the  return  of  the  Jews. 

Is.  11:  15  The  LORD  shall  utterly  destroy  the  tongue  of  the 
Egyptian  sea ;  and  with  his  mighty  wind  shall  he  shake  his 
hand  over  the  river,  and  shall  smite  it  in  the  seven  streams, 
and  make  men  go  over  dry-shod.  —  27:  12  It  shall  come  to 
pass  in  that  day,  that  the  LORD  shall  beat  off  from  the  channel 
of  the  river  unto  the  stream  of  Egypt,  and  ye  shall  be  gathered 
one  by  one,  O  ye  children  of  Israel. 

Kev.  16: 12  The  sixth  angel  poured  out  his  vial  upon  the 
great  river  Euphrates ;  and  the  water  thereof  was  dried  up, 
that  the  way  of  the  kings  of  the  east  might  be  prepared. 

380.  Enlarged  possessions  predicted. 

Is.  11:  14  They  shall  fly  upon  the  shoulders  of  the  Philis- 
tines toward  the  west;  they  shall  spoil  them  of  the  east  together : 
they  shall  lay  their  hand  upon  Edom  and  Moab;  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon  shall  obey  them. 

Am.  9:  1 1  In  that  day  will  I  raise  up  the  tabernacle  of  David 
that  is  fallen,  and  close  up  the  breaches  thereof ;  and  I  will  raise 
262 


JEWS.  381 

Trials  and  revolutions  with  their  return. 

up  his  ruins,  and  I  will  build  it  as  in  the  days  of  old :  12  That 
they  may  possess  the  remnant  of  Edom,  and  of  all  the  heathen 
which  are  called  by  my  name,  saith  the  LORD  that  doeth  this. 
Ob.  18  The  house  of  Jacob  shall  be  a  fire,  and  the  house 
of  Joseph  a  flame,  and  the  house  of  Esau  for  stubble,  and  they 
shall  kindle  in  them,  and  devour  them  ;  and  there  shall  riot  bo 
any  remaining  of  the  house  of  Esau  ;  for  the  LORD  hath  spoken 
it.  19  And  they  of  the  south  shall  possess  the  mount  of 
Esau ;  and  they  of  the  plain  the  Philistines :  and  they  shall 
possess  the  fields  of  Ephraim,  and  the  fields  of  Samaria :  and 
Benjamin  shall  possess  Gilead.  20  And  the  captivity  of  this 
host  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  possess  that  of  the  Canaan- 
ites,  even  unto  Zarephath ;  and  the  captivity  of  Jerusalem, 
which  'is  in  Sephared,  shall  possess  the  cities  of  the  south. 
[See  Is.  54:  3.] 

381.  Trials  and  revolutions  connected  with  the  return  of  the  Jetcs  to  /'/./- 
ratine. 

Is.  11:  14  They  shall  fly  upon  the  shoulders  of  the  Philis- 
tines toward  the  west ;  they  shall  spoil  them  of  the  east  to- 
gether :  they  shall  lay  their  hand  upon  Edom  and  Moab;  and  the 
children  of  Ammon  shall  obey  them. 

Jer.  30:  7  Alas !  for  that  day  is  great,  so  that  none  is  like  it : 
it  is  even  the  time  of  Jacob's  trouble,  but  he  shall  be  saved  out 
of  it.  1 1  For  I  am  with  thee,  saith  the  LORD,  to  save  thee  : 
though  I  make  a  full  end  of  all  nations  whither  I  have  scattared 
thee,  yet  will  I  not  make  a  full  end  of  thee :  but  I  will  correct 
thee  in  measure,  and  will  not  leave  thee  altogether  unpun- 
ished. 

Ezk.  20:  33  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  surely  with  a 
mighty  hand,  and  with  a  stretched  out  arm,  and  with  fury 
poured  out,  will  I  rule  over  you  :  34  And  I  will  bring  you  out 
from  the  people,  and  will  gather  you  out  of  the  countries  where- 
in ye  are  scattered,  with  a  mighty  hand,  and  with  a  stretched 
out  arm,  and  with  fury  poured  out.  35  And  I  will  bring  you 
into  the  wilderness  of  the  people,  and  there  will  I  plead  with 
you  face  to  face.  36  Like  as  I  pleaded  with  your  fathers  in  the 
wilderness  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  so  will  I  plead  with  you^  saith 
the  Lord  GOD.  37  And  I  will  cause  you  to  pass  under  the 
rod,  and  I  will  bring  you  into  the  bond  of  the  covenant :  38 
And  I  will  purge  out  from  among  you  the  rebels,  and  them  that 
transgress  against  me  :  I  will  bring  them  forth  out  of  the  coun- 
try where  they  sojourn,  and  they  shall  not  enter  into  the  land 
of  Israel :  and  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD.  —  38:  8 
After  many  days  thou  shalt  be  visited :  in  the  latter  years  thou 

263 


381  .JEWS. 

Trials  and  revolutions  with  their  return. 

shalt  come  into  the  land  that  is  brought  back  from  the  sword, 
and  is  gathered  out  of  many  people,  against  the  mountains  of 
Israel,  wh?~h  have  been  always  waste :  but  it  is  brought  forth 
out  of  tLe  nations,  and  they  shall  dwell  safely  all  of  them.  9 
Thou  shalt  ascend  and  come  like  a  storm,  thou '  shalt  be  like  a 
cloud  to  cover  the  land,  thou,  and  all  thy  bands,  and  many  peo- 
ple with  thee.  11  And 'thou  shalt  say,  I  will  go  up  to  the  land 
of  unwalled  villages  ;  I  will  go  to  them  that  are  at  rest,  that 
dwell  safely,  all  of  them  dwelling  without  walls,  and  having 
neither  bars  nor  gates,  12  To  take  a  spoil,and  to  take  a  prey ;  to 
turn  thy  hand  upon  the  desolate  places  that  are  now  inhabited, 
and  upon  the  people  that  are  gathered  out  of  the  nations,  which 
have  gotten  cattle  and  goods,  that  dwell  in  the  midst  of  the 
land.  1 6  And  thou  shalt  come  up  against  my  people  of  Israel, 
as  a  cloud  to  cover  the  land ;  it  shall  be  in  the  latter  days,  and 
I  will  bring  thee  against  my  land,  that  the  heathen  may  know 
me,  when  I  shall  be  sanctified  in  thee,  O  Gog,  before  their 
eyes.  21  And  I  will  call  for  a  sword  against  him  throughout 
all  my  mountains,  saith  the  Lord  GOD  :  every  man's  sword 
shall  be  against  his  brother.  22  And  I  will  plead  against  him 
with  pestilence  and  with  blood;  and  I  will  rain  upon  him,  and 
upon  his  bands,  and  upon  the  many  people  that  are  with  him, 
an  overflowing  rain,  and  great  hailstones,  fire,  and  brimstone. 

Joel  3:  1  Behold,  in  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  when  I 
shall  bring  again  the  captivity  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem,  2  I 
will  also  gather  all  nations,  and  will  bring  them  down  into  the 
valley  of  Jehoshaphat,  and  will  plead  with  them  there  for  my 
people  and  for  my  heritage  Israel,  whom  they  have  scattered 
among  the  nations,  and  parted  my  land.  12  Let  the  heathen 
be  wakened,  and  come  up  to  the  valley  of  Jehoshaphat :  for 
there  wih*  I  sit  to  judge  all  the  heathen  round  about.  17  So 
shall  ye  know  that  I  am  the  LORD  your  God* dwelling  in  Zion 
my  holy  mountain :  then  shall  Jerusalem  be  holy,  and  thei  e 
shall  no  strangers  pass  through  her  any  more. 

Mic.  4:  1 1  Many  nations  are  gathered  against  thee,  that  say, 
Let  her  be  defiled,  and  let  our  eye  look  upon  Zion.  12  But 
they  know  not  the  thoughts  of  the  LORD,  neither  understand 
?hey  his  counsel :  for  he  shall  gather  them  as  the  sheaves  into 
ihe  floor.  13  Arise  and  thresh,  O  daughter  of  Zion:  for  I 
tvill  make  thine  horn  iron,  and  I  will  make  thy  hoofs  brass : 
ind  thou  shalt  beat  in  pieces  many  people:  and  I  will  conse- 
crate their  gain  unto  the  LORD,  and  their  substance  unto  the 
Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

Zee.  10:  11  He  shall  pass  through  the  sea  with  affliction, 
and  shall  smite  the  waves  in  the  sea,  and  all  the  df-eps  of  the 
264 


JEWS.  381 

Trials  and  Revolutions  with  their  return. 


river  shall  dry  up :  and  the  pride  of  Assyria  shall  be  brought 
down,  and  the  sceptre  of  Egypt  shall  depart  away.  — 12:  2 
Behold,  I  will  make  Jerusalem  a  cup  of  trembling  unto  all  the 
people  round  about,  when  they  shall  be  in  the  siege  both  against 
Judah  and  against  Jerusalem.  3  And  in  that  day  will  I  make 
Jerusalem  a  burdensome  stone  for  all  people  :  all  that  burden 
themselves  with  it  shall  be  cut  in  pieces,  though  all  the  people 
of  the  earth  be  gathered  together  against  it.  6  In  that  day 
will  I  make  the  governors  of  Judah  like  a  hearth  of  fire  amon^ 
the  wood,  and  like  a  torch  of  fire  in  a  sheaf;  and  they  shall 
devour  all  the  people  round  about,  on  the  right  hand  and  on 
the  left :  and  Jerusalem  shall  be  inhabited  again  in  her  own 
place,  even  in  Jerusalem.  9  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that 
day,  that  I  will  seek  to  destroy  all  the  nations  that  come  against 
Jerusalem. —  13:  8  It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  all  the  land, 
saith  the  LORD,  two  parts  therein  shall  be  cut  off  and  die  ;  but 
the  third  shall  be  left  therein.  9  And  I  will  bring  the  third 
part  through  the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as  silver  is  refined, 
and  will  try  them  as  gold  is  tried:  they  shall  call  on  my  name,  and 
I  will  hear  them:  I  will  say,  It  is  my  people  ;  and  they  shall 
say,  The  LORD  is  my  God.  — 14:  1  Behold,  the  day  of  the 
LORD  cometh,  and  thy  spoil  shall  be  divided  in  the  midst  of 
thee.  2  For  I  will  gather  all  nations  against  Jerusalem  to 
battle ;  and  the  city  shall  be  taken,  and  the  houses  rifled,  and 
the  women  ravished ;  and  half  of  the  city  shall  go  forth  into 
captivity,  arid  the  residue  of  the  people  shall  not  be  cut  off 
from  the  city.  3  Then  shall  the  LORD  go  forth,  and  fight 
against  those  nations,  as  when  he  fought  in  the  day  of  battle. 
12  And  this  shall  be  the  plague  wherewith  the  LORD  will  smite 
all  the  people  that  have  fought  against  Jerusalem ;  Their  flesh 
nhall  consume  away  while  they  stand  upon  their  feet,  and  their 
eyes  shall  consume  away  in  their  holes,  and  their  tongue  shall 
consume  away  in  their  mouth.  13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass 
in  that  day,  that  a  great  tumult  from  the  LORD  shall  be  among 
them  ;  and  they  shall  lay  hold  every  one  on  the  hand  of  his 
neighbor,  and  his  hand  shall  rise  up  against  the  hand  of  his 
neighbor.  14  And  Judah  also  shall  fight  at  Jerusalem:  and 
the  wealth  of  all  the  heathen  round  about  shall  be  gathered 
together,  gold,  and  silver,  and  apparel,  in  great  abundance. 
1 6  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  that  every  one  that  is  left  of  all 
the  nations  which  came  against  Jerusalem,  shall  even  go  up 
from  year  to  year  to  worship  the  King,  the  LORD  of  hosts,  and 
to  keep  the  feast  of  tabernacles.  20  In  that  day  shall  -there 
be  upon  the  bells  of  the  horses,  HOLINESS  UNTO  THE 
LORD ;  and  the  pots  in  the  LORD'S  house  shall  be  like  the  bowls 
23  265 


332  JEWS. 

Conversion  of. 

before  the  altar.  [Zee,  10:10— 12.  Jer.  30:  7— 11.1  —  ["See   86, 
87,  486,  566,  630.] 

382.    Conversion  of  the  Jews. 

Is.  27:  7  Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote 
him  ?  or  is  he  slain  according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are 
slain  by  him  ?  9  By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob 
be  purged ;  and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  away  his  sin ;  when 
he  maketh  all  the  stones  of  the  altar  as  chalk-stones  that  are 
beaten  in  sunder,  the  groves  and  images  shall  not  stand  up. 

Jer.  31:  1  At  the  same  time,  saith  the  LORD,  will  I  be  the 
God  of  all  the  families  of  Israel,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 
18  I  have  surely  heard  Ephraim  bemoaning  himself  thus; 
Thou  hast  chastised  me,  and  I  was  chastised,  as  a  bullock  un- 
accustomed to  the  yoke :  turn  thou  me,  and  I  shall  be  turned ; 
for  thou  art  the  LORD  my  God.  1 9  Surely  after  that  I  was 
turned,  I  repented ;  and  after  that  I  was  instructed,  1  smote 
upon  my  thigh :  I  was  ashamed,  yea,  even  confounded,  because  I 
did  bear  the  reproach  of  my  youth.  20  Is  Ephraim  my  dear 
son  ?  is  he  a  pleasant  child  ?  for  since  I  spake  against  him,  I 
do  earnestly  remember  him  still:  therefore  my  bowels  are 
troubled  for  him  ;  I  will  surely  have  mercy  upon  him,  saith  the 
LORD.  31  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  LORD,  that  I  will 
make  a  new  covenant  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the 
house  of  Judah:  32  Not  according  to  the  covenant  that  I  made 
with  their  fathers,  in  the  day  that  I  took  them  by  the  hand  to 
bring  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  which  my  covenant  they 
brake,  although  I  was  a  husband  unto  them,  saith  the  LORD  : 
33  But  this  shall  be  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with  the 
house  of  Israel ;  After  those  days,  saith  the  LORD,  I  will  put 
my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts ;  and 
will  be  their  Godr  and  they  shall  be  my  people.  34  And  they 
shall  teach  no  more  every  man  his  neighbor,  and  every  man 
his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  LORD  :  for  they  shall  all  know 
me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them,  saith  the 
LORD  :  for  I  will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I  will  remember 
their  sin  no  more. — 33:  8  I  will  cleanse  them  from  all  their 
iniquity,  whereby  they  have  sinned  against  me ;  and  I  will 
pardon  all  their  iniquities,  whereby  they  have  sinned,  and 
whereby  they  have  transgressed  against  me. 

Ezk.  36:  21  I  had  pity  for  mine  holy  name,  which  the  house 
of  Israel  had  profaned  among  the  heathen,  whither  they  went. 
22  Therefore,  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  GCD  ;  I  do  not  this  for  your  sakes,  O  house  o*  Israel,  but 
for  mine  holy  name's  *ake,  which  ye  have  profaned  among  the 
266 


JEWS.  .  382 

Conversion  of. 


heathen,  whither  ye  went.  23  And  I  will  sanctify  my  great 
name,  which  was  profaned  among  the  heathen,  which  ye  have 
profaned  in  the  midst  of  them ;  and  the  heathen  shall  know 
that  I  am  the  LOED,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  when  I  shall  be 
sanctified  in  you  before  their  eyes.  24  For  I  will  take  you 
from  among  the  heathen,  and  gather  you  out  of  all  countries, 
and  will  bring  you  into  your  own  land.  25  Then  will  I 
sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean :  from  all 
your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols,  will  I  cleanse  you. 
26  A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you,  and  a  new  spirit  will  I 
put  within  you :  and  I  will  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of 
your  flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  an  heart  of  flesh.  27  And  I 
will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you  to  walk  in  my 
statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments,  and  do  them.  28 
And  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I  gave  to  your  fathers ; 
and  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  your  God.  31  Then 
shall  ye  remember  your  own  evil  ways,  and  your  doings  that 
were  not  good,  and  shall  loathe  yourselves  in  your  own  sight 
foa  your  iniquities,  and  for  your  abominations.  32  Not  for 
your  sakes  do  I  this,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  be  it  known  unto 
you :  be  ashamed  a*nd  confounded  for  your  own  ways,  O  house 
of  Israel. 

Hos.  14:  4  I  will  heal  their  backsliding,  I  will  love  them 
freely :  for  mine  anger  is  turned  away  from  him.  8  Ephraim 
shall  say,  What  have  I  to  do  any  more  with  idols  ? 

Mic.  4:  2  Many  nations  shall  come,  and  say,  Come,  and  let 
us  g;o  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  LORD,  and  to  the  house  of  the 
God  of  Jacob ;  and  he  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will 
walk  in  his  paths :  for  the  law  shall  go  forth  of  Zion,  and  the 
word  of  the  LORD  from  Jerusalem. 

Zee.  12:  10  I  will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and  upon 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  sup- 
plications :  and  they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have 
pierced,  and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  mourneth  for  his 
only  son,  and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in 
bitterness  for  his  first-born.  1 1  In  that  day  shall  there  be  a 
great  mourning  in  Jerusalem,  as  the  mourning  of  Hadadrirn- 
mon  in  the  valley  of  Megiddon.  . 

Rom.  11:  15  If  the  casting  away  of  them  be  the  reconciling 
of  the  world,  what  shall  the  receiving  of  them  be,  but  life  from 
the  dead  ?  16  For  if  the  first  fruit  be  holy,  the  lump  is  also 
holy :  and  if  the  root  be  holy,  so  are  the  branches.  24  For  if 
thou  wert  cut  out  of  the  olive-tree  which  is  wild  by  nature, 
and  wert  grafted  contrary  to  nature  into  a  good  olive-tree,  how 
much  more  shall  these,  which  be  the  natural  branches,  be 

267 


383  JUDGMENT   DAT. 


Appointed. 


grafted  into  their  own  olive-tree  ?  25  For  I  would  not,  breth- 
ren, that  ye  should  be  ignorant  of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should 
be  wise  in  your  own  conceits)  that  blindness  in  part  is  happened 
to  Israel,  until  the  fulness  of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in.  26  And 
so  all  Israel  shall  be  saved :  as  it  is  written,  There  shall  come 
out  of  Sion  the  Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  ungodliness 
from  Jacob :  27  For  this  is  my  covenant  unto  them,  when  I 
shall  take  away  their  sins. 

2  Cor.  3:  15  Even  unto  this  day,  when  Moses  is  read,  the 
vail  is  upon  their  heart.  16  Nevertheless,  when  it  shall  turn 
to  the  Lord,  the  vail  shall  be  taken  away. 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT. 
383.   General  judgment  appointed. 

Ps.  50:  3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence : 
a  fire  shall  devour  before  him,  and  it  shall  be  very  tempestuous 
round  about  him.  4  He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 
and  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people.  5  Gather  my 
saints  together  unto  me ;  those  that  have  made  a  covenant  with 
me  by  sacrifice.  6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness :  for  God  is  judge  himself. 

Mat.  11:  24  I  say  unto  you,  That  it  shall  be  more  tolera- 
ble for  the  land  of  Sodom,  in  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for 
thee. 

Ac.  17:  31  He  hath  appointed  a  day,  in  the  which  he  will 
judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  by  that  man  whom  he  hath 
ordained :  whereof  he  hath  given  assurance  unto  all  men,  in 
that  he  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. — 24:  25  As  he  reasoned 
of  righteousness,  temperance,  and  judgment  to  come,  Felix 
trembled. 

Rom.  14:  10  Why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother?  or  why  dost 
thou  set  at  nought  thy  brother  ?  for  we  shall  all  stand  before 
the  judgment-seat  of  Christ.  12  So  then  every  one  of  us 
shall  give  account  of  himself  to  God. 

2  Cor.  5:  10  We  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat 
of  Christ ;  that  every  one  may  receive  the  things  done  in  his 
body,  according  to  that  he  hath  done,  whether  it  be  good  or  bad. 

2  Tim.  4:  1  I  charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom. 

IJeb.  9:  27  It  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after 
this  the  judgment. 

2  Pet.  3:  7  The  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by 
268 


JUDGMENT    DAY.  384,  885 

Design  of — Sudden  and  Unexpected. 

the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the 
day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men. 

Jude  6  The  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left 
their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains 
under  darkness  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day. 

Rev.  20:  12  I  saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand  before 
God:  and  the  books  were  opened:  and  another  book  was 
opened,  which  is  the  book  of  life :  and  the  dead  were  judged 
out  of  those  things  which  were  written  in  the  books,  according 
to  their  works.  13  And  the  sea  gave  up  the  dead  which  were 
in  it ;  and  death  and  hell  delivered  up  the  dead  which  were 
in  them :  and  they  were  judged  every  man  according  to  their 
works. 

384.  Design  of  the  general  judgment. 

Bom.  2:  5  After  thy  hardness  and  impenitent  heart,  treas- 
urest  up  unto  thyself  wrath  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  rev- 
elation of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God. 

Jude  14  Enoch  also,  the  seventh  from  Adam,  prophesied 
of  these,  saying,  Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  ten  thousand 
of  his  saints,  15  To  execute  judgment  upon  all,  and  to  con- 
vince all  that  are  ungodly  among  them  of  all  their  ungodly 
deeds  which  they  have  ungodly  committed,  and  of  all  their 
hard  speeches  which  ungodly  sinners  have  spoken  against  him. 

385.  The  Judgment  day  will  come  suddenly  and  unexpectedly. 

Mat.  24:  37  As  the  days  of  Noe  were,  so  shall  also  the  com- 
ing of  the  Son  of  man  be.  38  For  as  in  the  days  that  were 
before  the  flood,  they  were  eating  and  drinking,  marrying  and 
giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day  that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark, 
39  And  knew  not  until  the  flood  came,  and  took  them  all 
away:  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. — 
25:  13  Watch  therefore,  for  ye  know  neither  the  day  nor  the 
hour  wherein  the  Son  of  man  Cometh. 

Mk.  13:  32  Of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth  no  man,  no, 
not  the  angels  which  are  in  heaven,  neither  the  Son,  but  the 
Father.  33  Take  ye  heed,  watch  and  pray :  for  ye  know  not 
when  the  time  is.  35  Watch  ye  therefore  :  for  ye  know  not 
when  the  master  of  the  house  cometh,  at  even,  or  at  midnight, 
or  at  the  cock-crowing,  or  in  the  morning:  36  Lest  coming 
suddenly,  he  find  you  sleeping. 

Lk.  17:  24  As  the  lightning  that  lighteneth  out  of  the  one 

part  under  heaven,  shineth  unto  the  other  part  under  heaven ; 

so  shall  also  the  Son  of  man  be  in  his  day.     28  Likewise  also 

as  it  was  in  the  days  of  Lot :  they  did  eat,  they  drank,  they 

23*  269 


386,887  JUDGMENT   DAY. 


Earth  to  perish  —  Final  Separation. 


bought,  they  sold,  they  planted,  they  builded ;  29  But  thu 
same  day  that  Lot  went  out  of  Sodom,  it  rained  fire  and  brim- 
stone from  heaven,  and  destroyed  them  all :  30  Even  thus 
shall  it  be  in  the  day  when  the  Son  of  man  is  revealed.  — • 
21:35  As  a  snare  shall  it  come  on  all  them  that  dwell  on  the 
face  of  the  whole  earth.  36  Watch  ye  therefore,  and  pray 
always,  that  ye  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  escape  all  these 
things  that  shall  come  to  pass,  and  to  stand  before  the  Son 
of  man. 

Ac.  1:  7  He  said  unto  them,  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the 
times  or  the  seasons  which  the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own 
power.  [See  149.] 

386.  Destruction  of  the  material  heavens  and  earth. 

Ps.  102:  25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth: 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands.  26  They  shall 
perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure  :  yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old 
like  a  garment ;  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed. 

Is.  51:  6  Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens,  and  look  upon 
the  earth  beneath:  for  the  heavens  shall  -vanish  away  like 
smoke,  and  the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein  shall  die  in  like  manner. 

2  Pet.  3:  7  The  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by 
the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the 
day  of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  10  But  the 
day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a  thief  in  the  night ;  in  the  which 
the  heavens  shall  pass  away  with  a  great  noise,  and  the  elements 
shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the  earth  also  and  the  works  that 
are  therein  shall  be  burned  up.  11  Seeing  then  that  all  these 
things  shall  be  dissolved,  what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to 
be  in  all  holy  conversation  and  godliness,  12  Looking  for  and 
hasting  unto  the  •  coming  of  the  day  of  God,  wherein  the 
heavens  being  on  fire  shall  be  dissolved,  and  the  elements  shall 
melt  wi£h  fervent  heat  ? 

Rev.  20:  1 1  I  saw  a  great  white  throne,  and  him  that  sat  on 
it,  from  whose  face  the  earth  and  the  heaven  fled  away ;  and 
there  was  found  no  place  for  them. 

387.  The  righteous  and  nicked  separated  at  judgment. 

Mat.  13:  30  Let  both  grow  together  until  the  harvest:  and 
in  the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say  to  the  reapers,  Gather  ye 
together  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them: 
but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. — 22:  11  When  the  king 
came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man  which  had  not 
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JUDGMENT  DAY.  388,389 


Christ  the  Judge  —  Particular  disclosures. 


on  a  wedding-garment :  12  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend, 
how  earnest  thou  in  hither,  not  having  a  wedding-garment 
And  he  was  speechless.  1 3  Then  said  the  king  to  the  servants, 
Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and  cast  him  into 
outer  darkness  :  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. — 
25:  31  When  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  glory,  and  all 
the  holy  angels  with  him,  then  shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne 
of  his  glory:  32  And  before  him  shall  be  gathered  all  nations: 
and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from  another,  as  a  shepherd 
divideth  his  sheep  from  the  goats :  33  And  he  shall  set  the 
sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but  the  goats  on  the  left. 

Lk.  16:  26  Between  us  and  you  there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed: 
BO  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence  to  you  cannot ; 
neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come  from  thence. 

[See  560.] 

388.  Judgment  committed  to  Christ. 

Jn.  5:  22  The  Father  judgeth  no  man ;  but  hath  committed 
all  judgment  unto  the  Son:  23  That  all  men  should  honor 
the  Son,  even  as  they  honor  the  Father.  27  And  hath  given 
him  authority  to  execute  judgment  also,  because  he  is  the  Son 
of  man. 

Ac.  10:  40  Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  shewed 
him  openly :  42  And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the 
people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which  was  ordained  of  God 
to  be  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead. 

2  Tim.  4:  1  I  charge  t/iee  therefore  before  God,  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom. 

389.  Particular  disclosures  at.  ilie,  day  of  judgment. 

EC.  11:  9  Rejoice,  O  young  man,  in  thy  youth:  and  let  thy 
heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the 
ways  of  thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes :  but  know 
thou,  that  for  ah1  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into  judg- 
ment.— 12:  14  God  shall  bring  every  work  into  judgment, 
with  every  secret  thing,  whether  it  be  good,  or  whether  it  be 
evil. 

Mat.  12:  36  I  say  unto  you,  That  every  idle  word  that 
men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give  account  thereof  in  the  day 
of  judgment. 

Lk.  12:  2  There  is  nothing  covered,  that  shall  not  be  revealed  ; 
neither  hid,  that  shall  not  be  known.  3  Therefore,  whatsoever 
ye  have  spoken  in  darkness,  shall  be  heard  in  the  light :  and  thai 
which  ye  have  spoken  in  the  ear  in  closets,  shall  be  proclaimed 
upon  the  house-tops. 

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390 392  JUDGMENT    DAY KNOWLEDGE. 

Irrevocable  Decisions  —  Krunvledge  Required  —  Its  Benefits. 

Rom.  2:  16  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  secrets  of 
men  by  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  my  gospel. 

1  Cor.  3:  13  Every  man's  work  shall  be  made  manifest :  for 
the  day  shall  declare  it,  because  it  shall  be  revealed  by  fire ; 
and  the  fire  shall  try  every  man's  work,  of  what  sort  it  is.  — • 
4:  5  Judge  nothing  before  the  time,  until  the  Lord  come,  who 
both  will  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will 
make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts :  and  then  shall  every 
man  have  praise  of  God. 

390.  Irrevocable  decisions  of  the  judgment. 

Lk.  13:  26  Then  shall  ye  begin  to  say,  We  have  eaten  and 
drunk  in  thy  presence,  and  thou  hast  taught  in  our  streets. 
27  But  he  shall  say,  I  tell  you,  I  know  you  not  whence  ye  are  ; 
depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity. —  16:  26  Between 
us  and  you  there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed :  so  that  they  which  would 
pass  from  hence  to  you,  cannot ;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us, 
that  would  come  from  thence. 

Rev.  22:  11  He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still :  and  he 
which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still :  and  he  that  is  righteous, 
let  him  be  righteous  still :  and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be  holy 
still.  12  And  behold,  I  come  quickly ;  and  my  reward  is  with 
me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  be. 
-  [See  553,  567,  572.] 

KNOWLEDGE. 

391 .  True  knowledge  required  and  encouraged. 

Pr.  4:  7  Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing ;  therefore  get  wisdom : 
and  with  all  thy  getting  get  understanding.  8  Exalt  her,  and 
she  shall  promote  thee :  she  shall  bring  thee  to  honor,  when 
thou  dost  embrace  her.  9  She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an 
ornament  of  grace :  a  crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  thee. 
1 3  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ;  let  her  not  go :  keep  her ;  for 
she  is  thy  life.  —  8:  10  Receive  my  instruction, and  not  silver: 
and  knowledge  rather  than  choice  gold.  —  22:  17  Bow  down 
thine  ear,  and  hear  the  words  of  the  wise,  and  apply  thine 
heart  unto  my  knowledge.  —  23:  12  Apply  thine  heart  unto 
instruction,  and  thine  ears  to  the  words  of  knowledge.  23  Buy 
the  truth,  and  sell  it  not,  also  wisdom,  and  instruction,  and 
understanding.  [See  363,  633.] 

392      The  benefit  of  true  knowledge. 

Pr.  2:  10   When  wisdom   entereth  into  thine  heart,  and 
knowledge  is  pleasant  unto  thy  soul ;    1 1  Discretion  shall  pre- 
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KNOWLEDGE.  393,  394 

The  foundation  of  Lore  —  Certain  Knowledge. 

serve  thee,  understanding  shall  keep  thee:  12  To  deliver  thee 
from  the  way  of  the  evil  man,  from  the  man  that  speaketh 
froward  things.  —  3:  13  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom, 
and  the  man  that  getteth  understanding.  14  For  the  merchan- 
dise of  it  is  better  than  the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain 
thereof  than  fine  gold.  15  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies  : 
and  .all  the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared 
unto  her.  16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ;  and  in  her 
left  riches  and  honor.  17  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
and  all  her  paths  are  peace.  18  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them 
that  lay  hold  upon  her :  and  happy  is  evert/  one  that  retaineth 
her.  35  The  wise  shall  inherit  glory :  but  shame  shall  be  the 
promotion  of  fools.  —  4:  5  Get  wisdom,  get  understanding : 
forget  it  not ;  neither  decline  from  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
6  Forsake  her  not,  and  she  shall  preserve  thee :  love  her,  and 
she  shall  keep  thee.  8  Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee : 
she  shall  bring  thee  to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace  her. 
9  She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornament  of  grace :  a  crown 
of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  thee.  — 16:  22  Understanding  is 
a  well-spring  of  life  unto  him  that  hath  it :  but  the  instruction 
of  fools  is  folly. 

EC.  7:  12  Wisdom  is  a  defence,  and  money  is  a  defence :  but 
the  excellency  of  knowledge  is,  that  wisdom  giveth  life  to  them 
that  have  it. 

393.  True  knowledge,  essential  to  true  love. 

Ph.  1:  9  This  I  pray,  that  your  love  may  abound  yet  more 
and  more  in  knowledge  and  in  all  judgment ;  10  That  ye  may 
approve  things  that  are  excellent ;  that  ye  may  be  sincere  and 
without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ. 

2  Pet.  1:  2  Grace  and  peace  be  multiplied  unto  you  through 
the  knowledge  of  God,  and  of  Jesus  our  Lord.  3  According 
as  his  divine,  power  hath  given  unto  us  all  things  that  pertain 
unto  life  and  godliness,  through  the  knowledge  of  him  that  hath 
called  us  to  glory  and  virtue.  [See  47.] 

394.  The  certain  knowledge  of  divine  truth. 

Job  19:  25  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  ho 
shall  stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth. 

Pr.  22:  20  Have  not  I  written  to  thee  excellent  things  in 
counsels  and  knowledge,  21  That  I  might  make  thee  know  the 
certainty  of  the  words  of  truth  ;  that  thou  mightest  answer  the 
words  of  truth  to  them  that  send  unto  thee  ? 

Jn.  6:  69  We  believe,  and  are  sure  that  thou  art  that  Christ, 
the  Son  of  the  living  God. 

2  Tim.  1:12  For  the  which  cause  I  also  suffer  these  things 

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395 — 397  KNOWLEDGE. 

How  Attained  -  To  he  Imparted  —  Self-knowledge. 

nevertheless  I  am  not  ashamed :  for  I  know  whom  I  have  be- 
lieved, and  am  persuaded  that  he  is  able  to  keep  that  wliich  I 
have  committed  unto  him  against  that  day. 

1  Jn.  2:  20  Ye  have  an  unction  from  the  Holy  One,  and  ye 
know  all  things.  21  I  have  not  written  unto  you  because  ye 
know  not  the  truth,  but  because  ye  know  it,  an*d  that  no  lie  is 
of  the  truth.  [See  206,  240.] 

395.  How  can  knowledge  and  wisdom  le  attained? 

Pr.  2:  3  Yea,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and  liftest  up 
thy  voice  for  understanding;  4  If  thou  seekest  her  as. silver, 
and  searchest  for  her  as  for  hid  treasures  ;  5  Then  slialt  tliou 
understand  the  fear  of  the  LORD,  and  find  the  knowledge  of 
God.  6  For  the  LORD  giveth  wisdom:  out  of  his  mouth 
cometh  knowledge  and  understanding.  7  He  layeth  up  sound 
wisdom  for  the  righteous :  he  is  a  buckler  to  them  that  walk 
uprightly.  — 18:  1  Through  desire,  a  man,  having  separated 
himself,  seeketh  and  intermeddleth  with  all  wisdom. 

Jam.  1:  5  If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that 
giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not ;  and  it  shall 
be  given  him.  6  But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering. 
For  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea  driven  with  the 
wind  and  tossed. 

396.  Knowledge  should  be  imparted. 

Pr.  27:  9  Ointment  and  perfume  rejoice  the  heart :  so  doth 
the  sweetness  of  a  man's  friend  by  hearty  counsel. 

Mat.  5:  19  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called 
the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven :  but  whosoever  shall  do, 
and  teach  them,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  [See  110.] 

397.  Self-knowledge  required. 

Ps.  4:  4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your  own 
heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

Lam.  3:  40  Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn  again 
to  the  LORD. 

1  Cor.  11:  28  Let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let  him  eat 
of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup. 

2  Cor.  13:  5  Examine  yourselves,  whether  ye  be  in  the  faith  ; 
prove  your  own  selves.     Know  ye  not  your  own  selves,  how 
that  Jesus  Christ  is  in  you,  except  ye  be  reprobates  ? 

Gal.  6:  4  But  let  every  man  prove  his  own  work,  and  then 
shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself  alone,  and  not  in  another. 
[See  105,  704.1 
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KNOWLEDGE  —  LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS.      398 — 400 

Future  Knowledge  more  Perfect — Laying  on  of  Hands  —  la  \vorkiug  Miracles. 

398.  Knowledge  more  perfect  hereafter. 

Jn.  13:  7  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  What  I  do  thou 
knowest  not  now ;  but  thou  shalt  know  hereafter.  — 16:  25 
These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs  :  but  the  time 
cometh  when  I  shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in  proverbs,  but  I 
shall  show  you  plainly  of  the  Father. 

1  Cor.  13:  9  We  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part. 
10  But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is 
in  part  shall  be  done  away.  12  For  now  we  see  through  a 
glass,  darkly ;  but  then  face  to  face  :  now  I  know  in  part ;  but 
then  shall  I  know  even  as  also  I  am  known- 


LAYING  ON  OF  HANDS. 

399.  Laying  on  of  hands  in  communicating  ordinary  blessings. 

Gen.  48:  14  Israel  stretched  out  his  right  hand,  and  laid  it 
upon  Ephraim's  head,  who  was  the  younger,  and  his  left  hand 
upon  Manasseh's  head,  guiding  his  hands  wittingly ;  for  Manas- 
seh  was  the  first-born.  15  And  he  blessed  Joseph,  and  said, 
God,  before  whom  my  fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac  did  walk, 
the  God  which  fed  me  all  my  life  long  unto  this  day,  1 6  The 
Angel  which  redeemed  me  from  all  evil,  bless  the  lads ;  and 
let  my  name  be  named  on  them,  and  the  name  of  my  fathers 
Abraham  and  Isaac :  and  let  them  grow  into  a  multitude  in  the 
midst  of  the  earth. 

Mat.  19:  13  Then  were  there  brought  unto  him  Iktle  chil- 
dren, that  he  should  put  hi$  hands  on  them,  and  pray :  and  the 
disciples  rebuked  them.  14  But  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little  chil- 
dren, and  forbid  them  not,  to  come  unto  me :  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  15  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  them,  and 
departed  thence. 

Rev.  1:  17  When  I  saw  him,  I  fell  at  his  feet  as  dead.  And 
he  laid  his  right  hand  upon  me,  saying  unto  me,  Fear  not ;  I 
am  the  first  and  the  last. 

400.  Lai/ing  on  of  hands  in  working  miracles. 

Mk.  6:  5  He  laid  his  hand  upon  a  fewr  sick  folk,  and  healed 
them. — 16:  18  They  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall 
recover. 

Lk.  4:  40  When  the  sun  was  setting,  all  they  that  had  any 
sick  with  divers  diseases,  brought  them  unto  him :  and  he  laid 
his  hands  on  every  one  of  them,  and  healed  them. 

Ac.  8:  17  Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they 
received  the  Holy  Ghost.  18  And  when  Simon  saw  that 

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401,  402  LEWDNESS. 


through  laying  on  of  the  apostles'  hands  the  Holy  Ghost  was 
given,  he  offered  them  money,  19  Saying,  Give  me  also  this 
powc  r,  that  on  whomsoever  I  lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost,  —  28:  8  Paul  entered  in,  and  prayed,  and  laid  his 
hands  on  him,  and  healed  him. 

401.  Laying  on  of  hands  in  (Jiving  charges  and  dtsir/nating  to  office. 

Num.  27:  22  Moses  did  as  the  LORD  commanded  him :  and 
he  took  Joshua,  and  set  him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,  and 
before  all  the  congregation  :  23  And  he  laid  his  hands  upon 
him,  and  gave  him  a  charge,  as  the  LORD  commanded  by  the 
hand  of  Moses. 

Ac.  13:  2  As  they  ministered  to  the  Lord,  and  fasted,  the 
Holy  Ghost  said,  Separate  me  Barnabas  and  Saul,  for  the 
work  whereunto  I  have  called  them.  3  And  when  they  had 
fasted  and  prayed,  and  laid  their  hands  on  them,  they  sent  them 
away. 

1  Tim.  4:  14  Neglect  not  the  gift  that  is  in  thee,  which  was 
given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the 
presbytery.  —  5:  22  Lay  hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  neither 
be  partaker  of  other  men's  sins :  keep  thyself  pure. 

2  Tim.  1:  6  Wherefore  I  put  thee  in  remembrance,  that 
thou  stir  up  the  gift  of  God,  which  is  in  thee  by  the  putting  on 
of  my  hands. 

LEWDKESS. 

402.  Lewdness  a  common  vice. 

Jer.  9:  2  Oh  that  I  had  in  the  wilderness  a  lodging-place  ot 
way-faring  men ;  that  I  might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from 
them !  for  they  be  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous 
men.  —  23:  10  The  land  is  full  of  adulterers. 

Ezk.  22:  9  In  thee  are  men  that  carry  tales  to  shed  blood 
and  in  thee  they  eat  upon  the  mountains :  in  the  midst  of  thee 
they  commit  lewdness.  11  And  one  hath  committed  abomina- 
tion with  his  neighbor's  wife ;  and  another  hath  lewdly  defiled 
his  daughter-in-law;  and  another  in  thee  hath  humbled  his  sis- 
ter, his  father's  daughter. 

Mat.  12:  39  He  answered  and  said  to  them,  An  evil  and 
adulterous  generation. 

Jn.  8:  7  When  they  continued  asking  him,  he  lifted  up  him- 
self, and  said  unto  them,  He  that  is  without  sin  among  you,  let 
him  first  cast  a  stone  at  her.  9  And  they  which  heard  it, being 
convicted  by  their  own  conscience,  went  out  one  by  one,  begin- 
ning at  the  eldest,  even  unto  the  last. 
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LEWDNESS.  403,  404 


Deceitful  —  Forbidden. 


Gal.  5:  19  The  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness. 

1  Pet.  4:  3  The  time  past  of  our  life  may  suffice  us  U  have 
wrought  the  will  of  the  Gentiles,  when  we  walked  in  lascivious- 
ness,  lusts,  excess  of  wine,  revellings,  banquetings,  and  abomi- 
nable adolatries :  4  Wherein  they  think  it  strange  that  ye  run 
not  with  them  to  the  same  excess  of  riot,  speaking  evil  of  you. 
[Gen.  19:  5.  Lev.  18:  22—25.  1  8.  2:  22.  Hos.  7:  4.] 

403.  Lewdncss  deceitful  and  alluring. 

Pr.  5;  3  The  lips  of  a  strange  woman  drop  as  a  honey-comb, 
and  her  mouth  is  smoother  than  oil. —  G:  23  The  commandment 
is  a  lamp;  and  the  law  is  light;  and  reproofs  of  instruction  are 
the  way  of  life :  24  To  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman,  from 
the  flattery  of  the  tongue  of  a  strange  woman.  25  Lust  not 
after  her  beauty  in  thy  heart ;  neither  let  her  take  thee  with 
her  eyelids.  [Pr.  7:  10—18.] 

404.  Lewdness  forbidden. 

Ex.  20:  14  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Mat.  5:  27  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old 
time,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery:  28  But  I  say  unto 
you,  That  whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust  after  her, 
hath  committed  adultery  with  her  already  in  his  heart. 

Ac.  15:  20  We  write  unto  them  that  they  abstain  from  pol- 
lutions of  idols,  and  from  fornication,  o&dfrom  things  strangled, 
and  from  blood. 

Rom.  13:  13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day:  not  in 
rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and  wantonness, 
not  in  strife  and  envying. 

Ep.  5:  3  Fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness, 
let  it  not  be  once  named  among  you,  as  becometh  saints  ;  4 
Neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  riot 
convenient :  but  rather  giving  of  thanks. 

Col.  3:  5  Mortify  therefore  your  members  which  are  upon 
the  earth ;  fornication,  uncleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil 
concupiscence,  and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry :  6  For 
which  things'  sake  the  wrath  of  God  cometh  on  the  children 
of  disobedience. 

1  Tim.  1:  10  For  whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  them- 
selves with  mankind,  for  men-stealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured 
persons,  and  if  there  be  any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to 
sound  doctrine. 

1  Pet.  2:11  Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and 
pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the  soul. 
24  277 


405  LEWDNESS. 


Punishment  of. 


[Gen.  39:  7—9.  Lev.  18:  20—23,  and  19:  20.  Pr.  31:  3. 
Hab.  2:  15,  1  Th.  4:  3—5.] 

405.   Guilt  and  condemnation  of  lewdness. —  cautions. 

Gen.  39:  9  How  then  can  I  do  this  great  wickedness,  and 
sin  against  God? 

Lev.  20:  10  The  man  that  eommitteth  adultery  with  another 
man's  wife,  even  he  that  committeth  adultery  with  his  neighbor's 
wife,  the  adulterer  and  the  adulteress  shall  surely  be  put  to 
death. 

Pr.  2:  18  Her  house  inclineth  unto  death,  and  her  paths  unto 
the  dead.  19  None  that  go  unto  her  return  again,  neither 
take  they  hold  of  the  paths  of  life. — 5:  3  The  lips  of  a  strange 
woman  drop  as  a  honey-comb,  and  her  mouth  is  smoother  than 
oil :  4  But  her  end  is  bitter  as  wormwood,  sharp  as  a  two- 
edged  sword.  8  Remove  thy  way  far  from  her,  and  come  not 
nigh  the  door  of  her  house :  9  Lest  thou  give  thine  honor 
unto  others,  and  thy  years  unto  the  cruel:  10  Lest  strangers 
be  filled  with  thy  wealth  ;  and  thy  labors  be  in  the  house  of  a 
stranger;  11  And  thou  mourn  at  the  last,  when  thy  flesh 
and  thy  body  are  consumed.  1 2  And  say,  How  have  I  hated 
instruction,  and  my  heart  despised  reproof.  —  7:  22  He  goeth 
after  her  straightway  as  an  ox  goeth  to  the  slaughter,  or  as  a 
fool  to  the  correction  of  the  stocks  ;  23  Till  a  dart  strike 
through  his  liver ;  as  a  bird  hasteth  to  the  snare,  and  knoweth 
not  that  it  is  for  his  life.  24  Hearken  unto  me  now  therefore, 
O  ye  children,  and  attend  to  the  words  of  my  mouth.  25 
Let  not  thy  heart  decline  to -her  ways,  go  not  astray  in  her 
paths.  26  For  she  hath  cast  down  many  wounded:  yea, many 
strong  men  have  been  slain  by  her.  27  Her  house  is  the  way 
to  hell,  going  down  to  the  chambers  of  death. 

EC.  7:  26  I  find  more  bitter  than  death  the  woman  whose 
heart  is  snares  and  nets,  and  her  hands  as  bands :  whoso  pleas- 
eth  God  shall  escape  from  her;  but  the  sinner  shall  be  taken 
by  her. 

Jer.  23:  14  I  have  seen  also  in  the  prophets  of  Jerusalem  an 
horrible  thing :  they  commit  adultery,  and  walk  in  lies :  they 
strengthen  also  the  hands  of  evil-doers,  that  none  doth  return 
from  his  wickedness  :  they  are  all  of  them  unto  me  as  Sodom, 
and  the  inhabitants  thereof  as  Gomorrah.  15  Therefore  thus 
saith  the  LORD  of  hosts  concerning  the  prophets ;  Behold,  I 
will  feed  them  with  wormwood,  and  make  them  drink  the 
water  of  gall. 

Mai.  3:  5  I  will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment :  and  I  will 
be  a  swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adul- 
278 


LEWDNESS.  405 


Condemned  and  punished 


t  erers,  and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those  that  oppress 
the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless,  and 
that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from  his  right,  and  fear  not  me, 
saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

1  Cor.  5:  11  Now  I  have  written  unto  you  not  to  keep  com- 
pany, if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fornicator,  or 
covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extor- 
tioner :  with  such  an  one  no  not  to  eat.  —  6:  9  Know  ye  not. 
that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God? 
Be  not  deceived ;  neither  fornicators.  nor  idolaters,  nor  adul- 
terers, nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers  of  themselves  with  mankind, 
10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor 
extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. —  10:  8 
Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as  some  of  them  committed, 
and  fell  in  one  day  three  and  twenty  thousand. 

[See  Numbers  25:  1—9.] 

Gal.  5:  19  The  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  20 
Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife, 
seditions,  heresies,  2 1  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revel- 
lings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  1  tell  you  before,  as  I  have 
also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5:  5  This  ye  know,  that'  no  whoremonger,  nor  unclean 
person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inherit- 
ance in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  6  Let  no  man 
deceive  you  with  vain  words :  for  because  of  these  things  com 
eth  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 

Heb.  13:  4  Marriage  is  honorable  in  all,  and  the  bed  unde 
filed :  but  whoremongers  and  adulterers  God  will  judge. 

Jude  7  As  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  the  cities  about  them 
in  like  manner,  giving  themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going 
after  strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example,  suffering  tho 
vengeance  of  eternal  fire. 

Rev.  21:8  The  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abominable, 
and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and  idola- 
ters, and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which  burn- 
eth  with  fire  and  brimstone:  which  is  the  second  death. — 
22:  15  Without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whoremongers, 
and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth  and  mak- 
eth  a  lie. 

[Pr.  6:  26—34,  and  9:  16—18,  and  29:  3.  EC.  7:  25  26, 
Jer.  5:  7—9.  Hos.  4:  11.  Rom.  1:  27.] 

279 


406  LIBERALITY. 


Enjoined. 


LIBERALITY 

406.  Liberality  enjoined. 

EC.  11:  1  Cast  thy  bread  upon  the  waters:  for  thou  shalt 
lind  it  after  many  days.  2  Give  a  portion  to  seven,  and  also 
to  eight ;  for  thou  knowest  not  what  evil  shall  be  upon  the 
earth. 

Mat.  10:  8  Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give. 

Lk.  3:  1 1  He  answereth  and  saith  unto  them,  He  that  hath 
two  coats,  let  him  impart  to  him  that  hath  none :  and  he  that 
hath  meat,  let  him  do  likewise.  — 12:  33  Sell  that  ye  have, 
and  give  alms  :  provide  yourselves  bags  which  wax  not  old,  a 
treasure  in  the  heavens  that  faileth  not,  where  no  thief  ap- 
proacheth,  neither  moth  corrupteth.  34  For  where  your  trea- 
sure is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. — 16:  9  I  say  unto  you, 
Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness, 
that  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting  habi- 
tations. 1 1  If  therefore  ye  have  not  been  faithful  in  the  un- 
righteous mammon,  who  will  commit  to  your  trust  the  true 
riches?  13  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon.  14  And  the 
Pharisees  also,  who  were  covetous,  heard  all  these  things,  and 
they  derided  him. 

Ac.  20:  35  I  have  shewed  you  all  things,  how  that  so  labor- 
ing ye  ought  to  support  the  weak,  and  to  remember  the  words 
of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  receive. 

2  Cor.  8:  7  As  ye  abound  in  every  thing,  in  faith,  and  utter- 
ance, and  knowledge,  and  m  all  diligence,  and  in  your  love  to 
us,  see  that  ye  abound  in  this  grace  also. 

Gal.  6:  9  Let  us  not  be  weary  in  w^ell-doing:  for  in  due 
season  we  shall  reap  if  we  faint  not.     10  As  we  have  therefor 
opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men,  especially  unto  there 
who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

1  Tim.  6:  17  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that 
they  be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain  riches,  but  in 
the  living  God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy  ;  J  8 
That  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  ready  to 
distribute,  willing  to  communicate ;  19  Laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  thai 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life. 

Heb.  13:  16  To  do  good,  and  to  communicate,  forget  not: 
for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased. 

[See  412,  526.1 
280 


LIBERALITY.  407,  408 


Exemplified  —  Ee wards  of. 


407.  Liberality  exemplified. 

Ac.  10:  4  He  said  unto  him,  [Cornelius]  Thy  prayers  and 
ihine  alms  are  come  up  for  a  memorial  before  God. 
[See  355,  414,  661.] 

408.  Rewards  of  liberality,  and  evils  of  covetousness. 

2  Ch.  31:  10  Azariah  the  chief  priest  of  the  house  of  Zadok 
answered  him,  and  said,  Since  the  people  began  to  bring  the 
offerings  into  the  house  of  the  LORD,  we  have  had  enough  to 
eat,  and  have  left  plenty :  for  the  LORD  hath  blessed  his  peo- 
ple; and  that  which  is  left  is  this  great  store. 

Ps.  37:  3  Trust  in  the  LORD,  and  do  good ;  so  shalt  thou 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  25  I  have 
been  young,  and  now  am  old ;  yet  I  have  not  seen  the  righ- 
teous forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread.  26  He  is  ever 
merciful,  and  lendeth;  and  his  seed  is  blessed.  — 112: 5  A  good 
man  sheweth  favor,  and  lendeth:  he  will  guide  his  affairs  with 
discretion.  6  Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever :  the  righ- 
teous shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

Pr.  3:  9  Honor  the  LORD  with  thy  substance,  and  with  the 
first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase :  1 0  So  shall  thy  barns  be 
filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with -new 
wine. — 11:24  There  is  that  scattereth,  and  yet  increaseth ; 
and  there  is  that  withholdeth  more  than  is  meet,  but  it  tendeth 
to  poverty.  25  The  liberal  soul  shall  be  made  fat:  and  he 
that  watereth  shall  be  watered  also  himself.  26  He  that  with- 
holdeth corn,  the  people  shall  curse  him  :  but  blessing  shall  be 
upon  the  head  of  him  that  selleth  it.  — 13:  7  There  is  that 
maketh  himself  rich,  yet  hath  nothing:  there  is  that  maketh 
himself  poor,  yet  hath  great  riches. 

Is.  32:  8  The  liberal  deviseth  liberal  things  ;  and  by  liberal 
things  shall  he  stand. 

Mai.  3:  9  Ye  are  cursed  with  a  curse :  for  ye  have  robbed 
me,  even  this  whole  nation.  10  Bring  ye  all  the  t tithes  into 
the  storehouse,  that  there  may  be  meat  in  mine  house,  and 
prove  me  now  herewith,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  if  I  will  not 
open  you  the  windows  of  heaven,  and  pour  you  out  a  blessing, 
that  there  shall  not  be  room  enough  to  receive  it.  1 1  And  I  will 
rebuke  the  devourer  for  your  sakes,  and  he  shall  not  destroy 
the  fruits  of  your  ground ;  neither  shall  your  vine  cast  hei 
fruit  before  the  time  in  the  field,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts.  1 2 
And  all  nations  shall  call  you  blessed. 

Lk.  6:  38  Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you ;  good  meas- 
ure, pressed  down,  and  shaken  together,  and  running  over, 

24*  281 


409 412  LOVE    TO    GO) LOVE    TO    MAX. 

Our  primary  duty  —  why  enjoined  —  Love    to   man    an  essential  duty. 

shall  men  give  into  your  bosom.  For  with  the  same  measure 
that  ye  mete  withal,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again. 

Ac.  20:  35  I  have  shewed  you  all  things,  how  that  so  labor- 
ing ye  ought  to  support  the  weak,  and  to  remember  the  words 
of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  receive. 

2  Cor.  9:  6  This  /  say.  He  which  soweth  sparingly,  shall 
reap  also  sparingly ;  and  he  which  soweth  bountifully,  shall 
reap  also  bountifully.  7  Every  man  according  as  he  pur- 
poseth  in  his  heart,  so  let  him  give  ;  not  grudgingly,  or  of  ne- 
cessity :  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.  8  And  God  is  able 
to  make  all  grace  abound  toward  you  ;  that  ye,  always  having 
all  sufficiency  in  all  things,  may  abound  to  every  good  work. 

[See  415,  527,  G30,  674.] 


LOVE  TO  GOD. 

409.  Love  to  God  our  primary  duty. 

Mat.  22:  37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  LORD 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all 
thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 

[See  288.] 

410.  W/ty  should  we  love  God? 

Ps.  99:  9  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy 
hill;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. — 107:8  Oh  that  men 
would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful 
works  to  the  children  of  men!  145:  3  Great  is  the  LORD. 
and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 
148:  13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

411.  Spurious  love  to  God. 

Ps.  106:  .12  They  sang  his  praise.  13  They  soon  forgat  his 
works. 

Ezk.  33:  31  With  their  mouth  they  shew  much  love,  but 
their  heart  goeth  after  their  covetousness. 

[See  191,  194,  609,  623,  689,  702.] 

LOVE  TO  MAN. 

412.  Love  to  man  an  essential  duty. 

Bom.  13:  8  Owe  no  man  anything,  but  to  love  one  another 
Tor  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fuliilled  the  law.     9  For  this, 
282 


LOVE    DISINTERESTED.  413 

Required  as  indispensable. 

Tliou  shall  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou 
shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt 
not  covet ;  arid  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is  briefly 
comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself*  1 0  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor  : 
therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

1  Cor.  13:  13  Now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three; 
but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity.  — 16:  14  Let  all  your 
things  be  done  with  charity. 

Gal.  5:13  Brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto  liberty ;  only 
use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion  to  the  flesh,  but  by  1  rve  serve 
one  another.  22  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace, 
long-suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  tem- 
perance. 

Col.  3:  14  Above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is 
the  bond  of  perfectness. 

1  Th.  3:  12  The  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and  abound  in 
love  one  toward  another,  and  toward  all  men,  even  as  we  do 
toward  you. 

1  Pet.  4:  8  Above  all  things  have  fervent  charity  among 
yourselves :  for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins. 

[See  406,  629,  685,  715.] 


LOVE  DISINTERESTED. 
413.  Disinterested  loue  required  as  indispensable. 

Mat.  5:  43  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy :  44  But  I  say  unto 
you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to 
rhem  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despitefully  use 
yon,  and  persecute  you  ;  45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  :  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise 
on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and 
on  the  unjust. — G:  33  Seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and 
his  righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
—  7:  12  All  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do 
to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them :  for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets.  —  22:  39  The  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

Lk.  6:  35  Love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend, 
hoping  for  nothing  again. 

Horn.  8:  9  Ye  are  not  in  the  flesh,  but  in  the  Spirit,  if  so  be 
that  the  Spirit  of  God  dwell  in  you.  Now,  if  any  man  have 
not  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  he  is  none  of  his.  — 15:  1  We  then 

283 


414  LOVE    DISINTERESTED. 

Exemplified. 

$iat  are  strong  ought  to  bear  the  infirmities  of  the  weak,  and 
not  to  please  ourselves.  2  Let  every  one  of  us  please  his 
neighbor  for  his  good  to  edification.  3  For  even  Christ  pleased 
not  himself;  but,  as  it  is  written,  The  reproaches  of  them  that 
rrproached  thee  fell  on  me. 

1  Cor.  10:  24  Let  no  man  seek  his  own,  but  every  man 
another's  wealth.     33  Even  as  I  please  all  men  in  all  things, 
not  seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  profit  of  many,  that  they 
may  be  saved. — 13:4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind; 
charity  envieth  not ;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed 
up,     5  Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own, 
is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil ;     6  Rejoiceth  not  in 
iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth  ;     7  Beareth  all  things,  be- 
lie veth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

2  Cor.  5:  15  He  died  for  all,  that  they  which  live  should 
not  henceforth  live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  which  died 
for  them,  and  rose  again. 

Gal.  5:  14  All  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word,  even  in  this, 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

Ph.  2:  3  Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain-glory ; 
but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than 
themselves.  4  Look  not  every  man  on  his  own  things,  but 
every  man  also  on  the  things  of  others. 

Jam.  2:  8  If  ye  fulfil  the  royal  law  according  to  the  scrip- 
ture, Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself,  ye  do  well :  9 
But  if  ye  have  respect  to  persons,  ye  commit  sin,  and  are  con- 
vinced of  the  law  as  transgressors. 

1  Jn.  3:  16  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God,  because  he 
laid  down  his  life  for  us  :  and  we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives 
for  the  brethren. 

[See  111,  137-8,  283,  299,  356,  674,  689.] 

414.  Examples  of  disinterested  love. 

Ex.  32:  31  Moses  returned  unto  the  LORD,  and  said,  Oh, 
this  people  have  sinned  a  great  sin,  and  have  made  them  gods 
of  gold.  32  Yet  now,  if  thou  wilt  forgive  their  sin :  and  if 
not,  blot  me,  I  pray  thee,  out  of  thy  book  which  thou  hast 
written.  33  And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Whosoever  hath 
sinned  against  me,  him  will  I  blot  out  of  my  book. 

1  S.  24:  16  Saul  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  wept.  17  And  he 
said  to  David,  Thou  art  more  righteous  than  I :  for  thou  hast 
rewarded  me  good,  whereas  I  have  rewarded  thee  evil.  18 
And  thou  hast  shewed  this  day  how  that  thou  hast  dealt  well 
with  me ;  forasmuch  as  when  the  LORD  had  delivered  me  into 
thine  hand,  thou  killedst  me  not. 
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LOVE    DISINTERESTED.  414 


Exemplified. 


Job  1:9  Then  Satan  answered  the  LORD  and  said,  Doth 
Job  fear  God  for  nought?  21  The  LORD  gave,  and  the  LORD 
hath  taken  away;  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  LORD.  — 13:  15 
Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I  trust  in  him :  but  I  will  main- 
tain mine  own  ways  before  him.  —  29:  12  I  delivered  the  poor 
that  cried,  and  the  fatherless,  and  him  that  had  none  to  help 
him.  13  The  blessing  of  him  that  was  ready  to  perish  came 
upon  me ;  and  I  caused  the  widow's  heart  to  sing  for  joy. 

Dan.  3:  16  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  answered 
and  said  to  the  king,  O  Nebuchadnezzar,  we  are  not  careful  to 
answer  thee  in  this  matter.  17  If  it  be  so,  our  God  whom  we 
serve  is  able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  iiery  furnace,  and 
he  will  deliver  us  out  of  thine  hand,  O  king.  18  But  if  not, 
be  it  known  unto  thee,  O  king,  that  we  will  not  serve  thy 
gods,  nor  worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast  set  up. — 
0:  10  Now  when  Daniel  knew  that  the  writing  was  signed,  he 
went  into  his  house ;  and  his  windows  being  open  in  his 
chamber  toward  Jerusalem,  he  kneeled  upon  his  knees  three 
times  a  day,  and  prayed,  and  gave  thanks  before  his  God,  as 
he  did  aforetime. 

Lk.  10:  33  A  certain  Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed,  came 
where  he  was  :  and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion  on 
him,  34  And  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring 
in  oil  and  wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him 
to  an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him. 

Ac.  2:  44  All  that  believed  were  together,  and  had  all  things 
common  ;  45  And  sold  their  possessions  arid  goods,  and  part- 
ed them  to  all  men,  as  every  man  had  need.  —  4:  32  The  mul- 
titude of  them  that  believed  were  of  one  heart,  and  of  one 
soul :  neither  said  any  of  them  that  aught  of  the  things  which 
he  possessed  was  his  own ;  but  they  had  all  things  common. 
34  Neither  was  there  any  among  them  that  lacked:  for  as 
many  as  were  possessors  of  lands  or  houses  sold  them,  and 
brought  the  prices  of  the  things  that  were  sold,  35  And  laid 
them  down  at  the  apostles'  feet :  and  distribution  was  made  unto 
every  man  according  as  he  had  need. 

Rom.  9:  1  I  say  the  truth  in  Christ,  I  lie  not,  my  conscience 
also  bearing  me  witness  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  2  That  I  have 
great  heaviness  and  continual  sorrow  in  my  heart.  3  For  I 
could  wish  that  myself  were  accursed  from  Christ,  for  my 
brethren,  my  kinsmen  according  to  the  flesh. 

2  Cor.  8:  9  Ye  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  though  he  was  rich,  yet  for  your  sakes  he  became  poor, 
that  ye  through  his  poverty  might  be  rich.  — 12:  14  Behold, 

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415,  416  LOVE    DISINTERESTED LYING. 

Howard  of  Love  —  Lying-  prevalent. 


the  third  time  I  am  ready  to  come  to  you  ;  and  I  will  not  be 
burdensome  to  you :  for  I  seek  not  yours,  but  you. 

Heb.  11:  24  By  faith  Moses^when  he  was  come  to  years, 
refused  to  be  called  the  son  of  Pharaoh's  daughter ;  25  Choos- 
ing rather  to  suffer  affliction  with  the  people  qf  God,  than  to 
enjoy  the  pleasures  of  sin  for  a  season ;  26  Esteeming  the 
reoroach  of  Christ  greater  riches  than  the  treasures  in  Egypt. 

"[See  56,  299,  356,  407,  674.] 

415.  Disinterested  love,  rewarded. 

Mk.  10:  28  Then  Peter  began  to  say  unto  him,  Lo,  we  have 
left  all,  and  have  follewed  thee.  29  And  Jesus  answered  and 
said,  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  There  is  no  man  that  hath  left 
house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or 
children,  or  lands,  for  my  sake,  and  the  gospel's,  30  But  he 
shall  receive  an  hundred-fold  now  in  this  time,  houses,  and 
brethren,  and  sisters,  and  mothers,  and  children,  and  lands, 
with  persecutions ;  and  in  the  world  to  come,  eternal  life. 

[See  408,  527,  630.] 

LYING. 

416.  Lying  a  prevalent  sin. 

Is.  59:  3  Your  hands  are  defiled  with  blood,  and  your  fingers 
with  iniquity ;  your  lips  have  spoken  lies,  your  tongue  hath 
muttered  perverseness.  4  None  calleth  for  justice,  nor  any 
pleadeth  for  truth :  they  trust  in  vanity,  and  speak  lies  ;  they 
conceive  mischie  .  and  bring  forth  iniquity.  13  In  transgress- 
ing and  lying  against  the  LORD,  and  departing  away  from  our 
God,  speaking  oppression  and  revolt,  conceiving  and  uttering 
from  the  heart  words  of  falsehood.  14  And  judgment  is 
turned  away  backward,  and  justice  standeth  afar  off:  for  truth 
is  fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  cannot  enter. 

Jer.  9:  2  Oh  that  I  had  in  the  wilderness  a  lodging-place  of 
way-faring  men ;  that  I  might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from 
them !  for  they  be  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous 
men.  3  And  they  bend  their  tongues  like  their  bow  for  lies  : 
but  they  are  not  valiant  for  the  truth  upon  the  earth ;  for  they 
proceed  from  evil  to  evil,  and  they  know  not  me,  saith  the  LORD. 
4  Take  ye  heed  every  one  of  his  neighbor,  and  trust  ye  not  in 
any  brother :  for  every  brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every 
neighbor  will  walk  with  slanders.  5  And  they  will  deceive 
every  one  his  neighbor,  and  will  not  speak  the  truth :  they 
have  taught  their  tongue  to  speak  lies,  and  weary  themselves 
to  commit  iniquity.  6  Thine  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of  de- 
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Forbid.  lea  —  Displeasing  to  God. 


f'Ul     417> 


418 


ceit ;  through  deceit  they  refuse  to  know  me,  saith  the  LORD. 
8  Their  tongue  is  as  an  arrow  shot  out ;  it  speaketh  deceit : 
one  speakeih  peaceably  to  his  neighbor  with  his  mouth,  but  in 
heart  he  layeth  his  wait. 

Hos.  4:  1  Hear  the  word  of  the  LORD,  ye  children  of  Israel, 
for  the  LORD  hath  a  controversy  with  the  inhabitants  of  the 
land,  because  there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor  knowledge  of 
God  in  the  land.  2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and 
stealing,  and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood 
toucheth  blood. 

Mic.  6:  1 2  The  rich  men  thereof  are  full  of  violence,  and  the 
inhabitants  thereof  have  spoken  lies,  arid  their  tongue  is  de- 
ceitful in  their  mouth. 

Jn.  8:  44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts- of 
your  father  ye  will  do :  he  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning, 
and  abode  not  in  the  truth ;  because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own :  for  he  is  a 
liar,  and  the  father  of  it.  [See  702.] 

417.  Ly  UKJ  forh  idden . 

Ex.  20:  16  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

Lev.  19:  11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another.  12  And  ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name 
falsely,  neither  shalt  thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God :  I  am 
the  LORD. 

Ps.  34:  13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

Pr.  4:  24  Put  away  from  thee  a  froward  mouth,  and  perverse 
lips  put  far  from  thee. 

Ep.  4:  25  Putting  away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with 
his  neighbor  :  for  we  are  members  one  of  another. 

Col.  3:  9  Lie  not  one  to  another,  seeing  that  ye  have  put  off 
the  old  man  with  his  deeds. 

1  Pet.  3:  10  He  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile.  [See  729,  730.] 

418.  Lyihi>  displeasing  to  God. 

Ps.  5:  6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing .  the 
LORD  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man — 59:  12  For 
the  sin  of  their  mouth  and  the  'words  of  their  lips  let  them 
even  be  taken  in  their  pride :  and  for  cursing  and  lying  which 
•hey  speak.  13  Consume  them  in  wrath,  consume  them,  that 
they  may  Dot  be :  and  let  them  know  that  God  ruleth  in  Jacob 

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419  MAN. 

His  Origin,  Powers,  and  Dignity. 

unto  the  ends  of  the  earth.  —  63:  11  The  king  shall  rejoice  ir 
God;  every  one  that  sweareth  by  him  shall  glory:  but  the 
mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Pr.  6:  16  These  six  things  doth  the  LORD  hate;  yea,  seven 
are  an  abomination  unto  him:  17  A  proud  look,  a  lying 
tongue,  and  hands  that  shed  innocent  blood,  18  A  heart  that 
deviseth  wicked  imaginations,  feet  that  be  swift  in  running  to 
mischief,  19  A  false  witness  that  speaketh  lies,  and  him  that 
soweth  discord  among  brethren.  —  10:  18  He  that  hideth  hatred 
with  lying  lips,  and  he  that  uttereth  a  slander,  is  a  fool.  • — 
12:  19  The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for  ever:  but  a 
lying  tongue  is  but  for  a  moment.  22  Lying  lips  are  abomi- 
nation to  the  LORD  :  but  they  that  deal  truly  are  his  delight.  — 
19:  9  A  false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished,  and  he  that 
speaketh  lies  shall  perish. 

Is.  28:  17  Judgment  also  will  I  lay  to  the  line,  and  right- 
eousness to  the  plummet:  and  the  hail  shall  sweep  away 
the  refuge  of  lies,  and  the  waters  shall  overflow  the  hiding- 
place. 

Ac.  5:  3  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan  filled  thine 
heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  to  keep  back  part  of  the 
price  of  the  land  ?  4  While  it  remained,  was  it  not  thine  own  ? 
and  after  it  was  sold,  was  it  not  in  thine  own  power  ?  why  hast 
thou  conceived  this  thing  in  thine  heart  ?  thou  hast  not  lied 
unto  men,  but  unto  God.  o  And  Ananias  hearing  these  words, 
fell  down,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And  great  fear  came  on  nil 
them  that  heard  these  things. 

Rev.  21:  8  The  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abomina- 
ble, and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers,  and 
idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which 
burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone :  which  is  the  second  death.  — 
22:  15  Without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whoremongers, 
and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  arid  whosoever  loveth  and 
makethalie.  [Ps.  62:  3,4.  Pr.  21:  6.  Zee.  8:  16,  17.] 

[See  230.] 


.  MAN. 
419.  Man's  common  origin  and  dignity. 

Gen.  1:  27  God  created  man  in  his  own  image,  in  the 
image  of  God  created  he  him ;  male  and  female  created  he 
them.  28  And  God  blessed  them,  and  God  said  unto  them, 
Be  fruitful,  and  multiply,  and  replenish  the  earth,  and  subdue 
it :  and  have  dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  over  the 
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MAN.  420 — 122 

His  Powers,  and  Immortality. 

fowl  of  the  air,  and  over  every  living  thing  that  moveth  upon 
the  earth. 

Ps.  8:  3  When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained  ;  4 
What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son  of 
man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ?  5  For  thou  hast  made  him  a 
little  lower  than  the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory 
and  honor.  6  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 
works  of  thy  hands ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 

Mai.  2:  10  Have  we  not  all  one  father?  hath  not  one  God 
created  us  ?  why  do  we  deal  treacherously  every  man  against 
his  brother,  by  profaning  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 

Ac.  17:  26  And  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hath  determined 
the  times  before  appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habitation. 
28  For  in  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being ;  as  cer- 
tain also  of  your  own  poets  have  said,  For  we  are  also  his 
offspring. 

420.  Man's  power  of  intuition,  or  perception  of  self-evident  truths. 

Job  32:  8  There  is  a  spirit  in  man :  and  the  inspiration  of  the 
Almighty  giveth  them  understanding. 

Lk.  12:  57  Why  even  of  yourselves  judge  ye  not  what  is 
right  ?  [See  206.] 

421.  Man's  power  of  reason,  and  capacity  for  knowledge,  holiness,   and 
progress. 

Pr.  18:  1  Through  desire,  a  man,  having  separated  himself, 
seeketh  and  intermeddleth  with  all  wisdom. 

Ezk.  12:  2  Son  of  man,  thou  dwellest  in  the  midst  of  a 
rebellious  house,  which  have  eyes  to  see,  and  see  not ;  they  have 
ears  to  hear,  and  hear  not:  for  they  are  a  rebellious  house. 
[Jer.  5:  21.] 

2  Cor.  8:  12  For  if  there  be  first  a  willing  mind,  it  is  ac- 
cepted according  to  that  a  man  hath  and  not  according  to  that 
he  hath  not. 

Heb.  5:  14  Strong  meat  belongeth  to  them  that  are  of  full 
age,  ecen  those  who  by  reason  of  use  have  their  senses  exer- 
cised to  discern  both  good  and  evil.  —  6:  1  Leaving  the  prin- 
<*iples  of  the  doctrine  of  Christ,  let  us  go  on  unto  perfection. 

[See  667.] 

422.  Marts  immortality. 

Ju.  10:  27  My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  1  know  them,  and 
they  follow  me :  28  And  I  give  unto  them  eternal  life ;  and 

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423,  «124  MARRIAGE. 


Instituted  and  recommended  —  Matrimonial  instructions. 

they  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  pluck  them  out  of 
my  hand. 

Rom.  2:  6  Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
deeds :  7  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing, 
seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality  ;  eternal  life. 

2  Tim.  1:  10  But  is  now  made  manifest  by  the  appearing 
of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death,  and 
hath  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the  gospel. 

[See  152,  617.] 


MARRIAGE. 

423.  Marriage  instituted  and  recommended. 

Gen.  2:  18  The  LORD  God  said,  It  is  not  good  that  the 
man  should  be  alone  :  I  will  make  him  an  help  meet  for  him. 
21  And  the  LORD  God  caused  a  deep  sleep  to  fall  upon  Adam, 
and  he  slept ;  and  he  took  one  of  his  ribs,  and  closed  up  the 
flesh  instead  thereof:  22  And  the  rib,  which  the  LORD  God 
had  taken  from  man,  made  he  a  woman,  and  brought  her  unto 
the  man. 

Pr.  18:  22  Whoso  findeth  a  wife,  findeth.a  good  thing ,  and 
obtaineth  favor  of  the  LORD. 

Ep.  5:  31  For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  his  father  and 
mother,  and  shall  be  joined  unto  his  wife,  and  they  two  shall 
be  one  flesh. 

1  Tim.  3:  2  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospi- 
tality, apt  to  teach.  —  4:  1  The  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that 
in  the  latter  times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed 
to  seducing  spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils ;  2  Speaking  lies 
in  hypocrisy,  having  their  conscience  seared  with  a  hot 
iron ;  3  Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain 
-  from  meats,  which  God  hath  created  to  be  received  with 
thanksgiving  of  them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth.  — 
5:  14  I  will  therefore  that  the  younger  women  marry,  bear 
children,  guide  the  house,  give  none  occasion  to  the  adversary 
to  speak  reproachfully.  15  For  some  are  already  turned  aside 
after  Satan. 

Heb.  13:  4  Marriage  is  honorable  in  all,  and  the  bed  unde- 
filed :  but  whoremongers  and  adulterers  God  will  judge.  [Ps. 
68:  6 :  and  107:  41,  42.  1  Cor.  7:  2.] 

424.  Matrimonial  instructions  and  warnings. 

Gen.  6:  2  The  sons  of  God  saw  the  daughters  of  men  that 
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MARRIAGE.  425,  426 

Duties  of  husbands  and  wives  —  Potygamy. 

they  were  fair ;  and  they  took  them  wives  of  all  which  they 
chose. 

Dt.  7:  3  Neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with  them  :  thy 
daughter  thou  shalt  not  give  unto  his  son,  nor  his  daughter 
shalt  thou  take  unto  thy  son.  4  For  they  will  turn  away  thy 
son  from  following  me,  that  they  may  serve  other  gods :  so  will 
the  anger  of  the  LORD  be  kindled  against  you,  and  destroy 
thee  suddenly. 

Am.  3:  3  Can  two  walk  together,  except  they  be  agreed  ? 

1  Cor.  7:  39  The  wife  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as  her 
husband  liveth ;  but  if  her  husband  be  dead,  she  is  at  liberty 
to  be  married  to  whom  she  will ;  only  in  the  Lord. 

2  Cor.  6:  14  Be   ye   not   unequally   yoked  together   with 
unbelievers :  for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  un- 
righteousness ?  and    what  communion  hath  light   with   dark- 
ness ? 

425.  Mutual  duties  of  husbands  and  wives. 

Ep.  5:  21  Submitting  yourselves  one  to  another  in  the  fear 
of  God.  22  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  hus- 
bands, as  unto  the  Lord.  23  For  the  husband  is  the  head  of 
the  wife,  even  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church :  and  he  is 
the  Saviour  ef  the  body.  24  Therefore  as  the  church  is 
subject  unto  Christ,  so  let  the  wives  be  to  their  own  husbands 
in  every  thing.  25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ 
also  loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it;  28  So  ought 
men  to  love  their  wives,  as  their  own  bodies.  He  that  loveth 
his  wife  loveth  himself.  33  Neverthelesss,  let  every  one  of 
you  in  particular  so  love  his  wife  even  as  himself:  and  the 
wife  see  that  she  reverence  her  husband. 

Tit.  2:  4  That  they  may  teach  the  young  women  to  be 
sober,  to  love  their  husbands,  to  love  their  children,  5  To  be 
discreet,  chaste,  keepers  at  home,  good,  obedient  to  their  own 
husbands,  that  the  word  of  God  be  not  blasphemed. 

[See  197.] 

426    Polygamy  forbidden  —  its  tendency. 

Dt.  17:  15  Thou  shalt  in  any  wise  set  him  king  over  thee 
whom  the  LORD  thy  God  shall  choose:  17  Neither  shall  he 
multiply  wives  to  himself,  that  his  heart  turn  not  away :  neither 
shall  he  greatly  multiply  to  himself  silver  and  gold. 

.1  K.  11:  1  King  Solomon  loved  many  strange  women.  3 
And  he  had  seven  hundred  wives,  princesses,  and  three  hun- 
dred concubines  :  and  his  wives  turned  away  his  heart. 

Mai.  2:  15  Did  not  he  make  one?  Yet  had  he  the  residue 

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MARRIAGE. 


of  the  Spirit.  And  wherefore  one  ?  That  lie  might  seek  a 
godly  seed.  Therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  and  let  none 
deal  treacherously  against  the  wife  of  his  youth. 

Mat.  19:  9  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his 
wife,  except  it  be  for  fornication,  and  shall  marry  another,  coni- 
mitteth  adultery :  and  whoso  raarrieth  her  which  is  put  away, 
doth  commit  adultery. 

Mk.  10:  11  He  saith  unto  them,  Whosoever  shall  put  away 
his  wife,  and  marry  another,  committeth  adultery  against  her. 
12  And  if  a  woman  shall  put  away  her  husband,  and  be  mar- 
ried to  another,  she  committeth  adultery. 

1  Tim.  3:  2  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife.  12  Let  the  deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one 
wife,  ruling  their  children  and  their  own  houses  well. 

427.  Divorce  discountenanced, 

Gen.  2:  23  Adam  said,  This  is  now  bone  of  my  bones,  and 
flesh  of  my  flesh :  she  shall  be  called  Woman,  because  she  was 
taken  out  of  man.  24  Therefore  shall  a  man  leave  his  father 
and  his  mother,  and  shall  cleave  unto  his  wife :  and  they  shall 
be  one  flesh. 

Mai.  2:  15  Did  not  he  make  one  ?  Yet  had  he  the  residue 
of  the  Spirit.  And  wherefore  one?  That  he  might  seek  a 
godly  seed.  Therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  and  let  none 
deal  treacherously  against  the  wife  of  his  youth.  16  For  the 
LORD,  the  God  of  Israel,  saith,  that  he  hateth  putting  away : 
for  one  covereth  violence  with  his  garment,  saith  the  LORD  of 
hosts :  therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  that  ye  deal  not 
treacherously. 

Mat.  19:  4  He  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  not 
read,  that  he  which  made  them  at  the  beginning,  made  them 
male  and  female,  5  And  said,  For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave 
father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his  wife :  and  they  twain 
shall  be  one  flesh  ?  6  Wherefore  they  are  no  more  twain,  but 
one  flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not 
man  put  asunder.  8  He  saith  unto  them,  Moses,  because  of 
the  hardness  of  your  hearts,  suffered  you  to  put  away  your 
wives :  but  from  the  beginning  it  was  not  so.  9  And  I  say 
unto,  Whosoever  shall  put  away  his  wife,  except  it  be  for  for- 
nication, and  shall  marry  another,  committeth  adultery :  and 
whoso  marriath  her  which  is  put  away,  doth  commit  adultery. 
[Mk.  10:  2—12.] 

Lk.  16:  18  Whosoever  putteth  away  his  wife,  and  marrleth 
another,  -committeth  adultery ;  and  whosoever  marrieth  her 
that  is  put  away  from  her  husband,  committeth  adultery. 
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MEANS    OF    GRACE.  428,  429 


Horn.  7:  2  The  woman  which  hath  an  husband,  is  bound  by 
the  law  to  her  husband  so  long  as  he  liveth ;  but  if  the  hus- 
band be  dead,  she  is  loosed  from  the  law  of  her  husband.  3 
So  then,  if  while  her  husband  liveth,  she  be  married  to  another 
man,  she  shall  be  called  an  adulteress :  but  if  her  husband  be 
dead,  she  is  free  from  that  law  ;  so  that  she  is  no  adulteres^ 
though  she  be  married  to  another  man. 

1  Cor.  7:  10  Unto  the  married  I  command,  yet  not  I, 
but  the  Lord,  Let  riot  the  wife  depart  from  her  husband: 
11  But  and  if  she  depart,  let  her  remain  unmarried,  or  be  rec- 
onciled to  her  husband :  and  let  not  the  husband  put  away  his 
wife. 


MEANS   OF  GRACE. 

428.  Means  and  instruments  of  grace  appointed. 

Pr.  6:  23  The  commandment  is  a  lamp,  and  the  law  is  light ; 
and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  -life. 

EC.  11:  6  In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the  evening 
withhold  not  thine  hand :  for  thou  knowest  not  whether  shall 
prosper,  either  this  or  that,  or  whether  they  both  shall  be  alike 
good. 

Mat.  20:  1  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that  is 
an  householder,  which  went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire, 
laborers  into  his  vineyard. 

Mk.  4:  14  The  sower  soweth  the  word. 

Lk.  10:  2  Therefore  said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest  truly  is 
great,  but  the  laborers  are  few  ;  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord 
of  the  harvest,  that  he  would  send  forth  laborers  into  his 
harvest. 

Jn.  4:  35  Say  not  ye,  There  are  yet  four  months,  and  then 
cometh  harvest?  behold,  I  say  unto  you,  Lift  up  jour  eyes, 
and  look  on  the  fields  ;  for  they  are  white  already  to  harvest, 
36  And  he  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages,  and  gathereth  fruit 
unto  life  eternal :  that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he  that  reapeth, 
may  rejoice  together. 

1  Cor.  3:  8  He  that  planteth  and  he  that  watereth  are  one : 
and  every  man  shall  receive  his  own  reward,  according  to  his 
own  labor.  9  For  we  are  laborers  together  with  God. 

[See  47.] 

429.  Use  of  means  required  as  indispensable. 

Ezk.  33:  8  When  I  say  unto  the  wicked,  O  wicked  man, 
\l-.ou  shalt  surely  die ;  if  thou  dost  not  speak  to  warn  the  wicked 
25*  293 


430,  431  MEANS    OF   GRACE. 


Preaching  the  principal  —  Use  of  encouraged. 


from  his  way,  that  wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity  ;  but 
his  blood  will  I  require  at  thy  hand. —  36:  37  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  GOD  ;  I  wiD  yeifor  this  be  inquired  of  by  the  house  of 
Israel,  to  do  it  for  them  ;  I  will  increase  them  with  men  like  a 
flock. 

Ac.  27:  31  Paul  said  to  the  centurion,  and  to  the  soldiers, 
Except  these  abide  in  the  ship,  ye  cannot  be  saved. 

Rom.  10:  14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they 
have  not  believed?  and  how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard  ?  and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a 
preacher?  15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be 
sent  ?  17  So  then  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by  the 
word  of  God.  [See  257.] 

430.  Preaching,  the  principal  means  of  grace. 

1  Cor.  1:  17  Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to  preach  the 
gospel:  not  with  wisdom  of  words,  lest  the  cross  of   Christ, 
should  be  made  of  none  effect.     18  The  preaching  of  the  cross 
is  to  them  that  perish,  foolishness;   but  unto  us    which  are 
saved,  it  is  the  power  of  God.     21   After  that  in  the  wisdom 
of  God  the  world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by 
the  foolishness  of  preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

Ep.  4:  1 1  He  gave  some,  apostles  ;  and  some,  prophets ;  and 
some,  evangelists ;  and  some,  pastors  and  teachers :  1 2  For 
the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for 
the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ:  13  Till  we  all  come  in  the 
unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Sen  of  God 
unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  ful- 
ness of  Christ. 

2  Tim.  4:  1  I  charge  thce  therefore  before   God,  and   the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom  ;  2  Preach  the  word  ;  be  in- 
stant in  season,  out  of  season ;  reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all 
long-suffering  and  doctrine.     3  For  the  time  will  come,  when 
they  will  not  endure  sound  doctrine ;  but^  after  their  own  lusts 
shall  they  heap  to  themselves  teachers,  having  itching  ears ;  4 
And  they  shall  turn  away  their  ears  from  the  truth,  and  shall  be 
turned  unto  fables.     5  But  watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure 
afflictions,  do  the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy 
ministry.     [See  458.] 

431.  Use  of  means  encouraged  by  promises  and  predictions. 

Ps.  126:  5  They  thait  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.     6  He 
that  goeth  forth  and   weepeth,  bearing  precious,  seed,   shall 
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MEANS    OF    GRACE.  432,  433 

Successfully  used  —  Superiority  of  the  tru<\ 

doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves 
with  him. 

Pr.  11:  18  The  wicked  worketh  a  deceitful  work :  but  to  him 
that  soweth  righteousness  shall  be  a  sure  reward.  30  The 
fruit  of  the  righteous  is  a  tree  of  life ;  and  he  that  winneth 
souls  is  wise. 

Is.  6G:  8  Who  hath  heard  such  a  thing?  who  hath  seen  such 
things  ?  shall  the  earth  be  made  to  bring  forth  in  one  day  ?  ot 
shall  a  nation  be  born  at  once  ?  for  as  soon  as  Zion  travailed, 
she  brought  forth  her  children. 

Dan.  12:  3  They  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  brightness 
of  the  firmament ;  and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness, 
as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

Mk.  1:  17  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Come  ye  after  me,  and  1 
will  make  you  to  become  fishers  of  men. 

Lk.  1:  16  Many  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall  he  [John] 
turn  to  the  Lord  their  God. 

Jn.  17:  20  Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone  ;  but  for  them  also 
which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word. 

Jam.  5:  20  Let  him  know,  that  he  which  converteth  the  sin- 
ner from  the  error  of  his  way  shall  save  a  soul  from  death,  and 
shall  hide  a  multitude  of  sins.  [See  1,  258,  545.] 

412.  Means,  successfully  used. 

Ac.  14:  1  It  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they  [Paul  and 
Barnabas]  went  both  together  into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews, 
and  so  spake  that  a  great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also 
of  the  Greeks  believed. 

Gal.  4:  19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I  travail  in  birth 
again,  until  Christ  be  formed  in  you. 

1  Cor.  4:  15  Though  ye  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in 
Christ,  yet  have  ye  not  many  fathers :  for  in  Christ  Jesus  I  have 
begotten  you  through  the  gospel. 

Philemon  10  I  beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus,  whom  1 
have  begotten  in  my  bonds.  [See  468,  545.] 

433.  Superiority  of  the  true  means  of  grace. 

Jer.  23  28  The  prophet  that  hath  a  dream,  let  him  tell  a 
dream ;  and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word 
faithfully.  What  is  the  chaff  to  the  wheat?  saith  the  LORD. 
29  Is  not  my  word  like  as  a  fire  ?  saith  the  LORD  ;  and  like  a 
hammer  that  breaketh  the  rock  in  pieces  ? 

Lk.  16:  31  He  said  unto  him,  If  they  hear  not  Moses  and 
the  prophets,  neither  wrill  they  be  persuaded,  though  one  rose 
from  the  dead. 

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434,  430  MEANS    OF    GRACE. 


Depend  upon  divine  power  —  Different  effects. 


2  Coi .  10:  4  (The  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not  carnal,  but 
mighty  through  God  to  the  pulling  down  of  strong  holds.)  5 
Casting  down  imaginations,  and  every  high  thing  that  exalteth 
itself  against  the  knowledge  of  God,  and  bringing  into  captivity 
every  thought  to  the  obedience  of  Christ. 

Heb.  4:  12  The  word  of  God  is  quick,  and  powerful,  and 
sharper  than  any  two-edged  sword,  piercing  even  to  the 
dividing  asunder  of  soul  and  spirit,  and  of  the  joints  and 
marrow,  and  is  a  discerner  of  the  thoughts  and  intents  of  the 
heart.  [See  47.] 

434.  Use  of  means  made  effectual  by  'divine  pouser. 

Ps.  51:  12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation;  and 
uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit.  13  TJien  will  I  teach  trans- 
gressors thy  ways ;  and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Zee.  4:  6  He  answered  and  spake  unto  me,  saying,  This  is 
the  word  of  the  LORD  unto  Zerubbabel,  saying,  Not  by  might, 
nor  by  power,  but  by  my  Spirit,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

2  Tim.  2:  25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves ;  if  God  peradventure  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth.  [See  594 — 6.] 

435.  The  means  of  grace  have  different  and  sometimes  destructive  effects. 

Is.  6:  9  He  said,  Go,  and  tell  this  people,  Hear  ye  indeed, 
but  understand  not;  and  see  ye  indeed,  but  perceive  not.  10 
Make  the  heart  of  this  people  fat,  and  make  their  ears  heavy, 
and  shut  their  eyes ;  lest  they  see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear 
with  their  ears,  and  understand  with  their  heart,  and  convert, 
and  be  healed.  11  Then  said  I,  LORD,  how  long?  And  he 
answered,  Until  the  cities  be  wasted  without  inhpbitant,  and 
the  houses  without  man,  and  the  land  be  utterly  chsolate ;  1 2 
And  the  LORD  have  removed  men  far  away,  a»  I  there  be  a 
great  forsaking  in  the  midst  of  the  land.  —  28:  II  The  word 
of  the  LORD  was  unto  them,  precept  upon  preo  pt,  precept 
upon  precept :  line  upon  line,  line  upon  line ;  here  a  little,  and 
there  a  little;  that  they  might  go,  and  fall  backw  ud,  and  bo 
broken,  and  snared,  and  taken. 

Jer.  5:  14  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  LORD  G  d  of  hosts, 
Because  ye  speak  this  word,  behold,  I  will  make  i  \y  words  in 
thy  mouth  fire,  and  this  people  wood,  and  it  shall  d  'v^wxr  them, 

Mk.  4:  3  Hearken ;  Behold,  there  went  out  a  so  wer  to  sow. 
4  And  it  came  to  pass  as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  tV^  \\ay-side, 
and  the  fowls  of  the  air  came  and  devoured  it  ii(>.  b  And 
some  fell  on  stony  ground,  where  it  had  not  much  iiarth ;  and 
immediately  it  sprang  up,  because  it  had  no  depti*  »f  earth: 
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MEANS    OF    GRACE  —  MEEKNESS.  436,437 

Discouraging  cases  —  Meekness  required. 

6  But  when  the  sun  was  up,  it  was  scorched ;  and  because  if 
had  no  root,  it  withered  away.  7  And  some  fell  among  thorns, 
and  the  thorns  grew  up,  and  choked  it,  and  it  yielded  no  fruit, 
8  And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  did  yield  fruit  that  sprang 
up,  and  increased,  and  brought  forth,  some  thirty,  and  some 
sixty,  and  some  an  hundred. 

2  Cor.  2:  15  We  are  unto  God  a  sweet  savor  of  Christ,  in 
them  that  are  saved,  and  in  them  that  perish :  1 6  To  the  one 
we  are  the  savor  of  death  unto  death ;  and  to  the  other  the  savor 
of  life  unto  life.  And  who  is  sufficient  for  these  things  ? 

Heb.  4:  2  Unto  us  was  the  gospel  preached,  as  well  as  unto 
them :  but  the  word  preached  did  not  profit  them,  not  being 
mixed  with  faith  in  them  that  heard  it.  [Mic.  2:  7.] 

[See  242.] 

436.   Cases  of  discouragement  in  using  means. 

Pr.  9:  7  He  that  reproveth  a  scorner  getteth  to  himself 
shame :  and  he  that  rebuketh  a  wicked  man,  getteth  himself  a 
blot.  8  Reprove  not  a  scorner,  lest  he  hate  thee :  rebuke  a 
wise  man,  and  he  will  love  thee — 13:  1  A  wise  son  keareth  his 
father's  instruction  :  but  a  scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. —  14:  7 
Go  from  the  presence  of  a  foolish  man,  when  thou  perceivest 
not  in  him  the  lips  of  knowledge. — .23:  9  Speak  not  in  the  ears 
of  a  fool :  for  he  will  despise  the  wisdom  of  thy  words. 

Mat.  7:  6  Give  not  that  which  is  holy  unto  the  dogs,  neither 
cast  ye  your  pearls  before  swine,  lest  they  trample  them  under 
their  feet,  and  turn  again  and  rend  you. 

1  Jn.  5:  16  If  any  man  see  his  brother  sin  a  sin  which  is  not 
unto  death,  he  shall  ask,  and  he  shall  give  him  life  for  them 
that  sin  riot  unto  death.  There  is  a  sin  unto  death :  I  do  not 
say  that  he  shall  pray  for  it.  [See  25 G,  562.] 


MEEKNESS. 
437.  Meekness  required. 

Zep.  2:  3  Seek  ye  the  LORD,  all  ye  meek  of  the  earth, 
which  have  wrought  his  judgment ;  seek  righteousness,  seek 
meekness :  it  may  be  ye  shall  be  hid  in  the  day  of  the  LORD'S 
anger. 

Mat.  10:  16  Behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves :  be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves. 

Gal.  6:  1  Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which 

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438,  439  MEEKNESS. 


Encouraged  and  exemplified. 


are  spiritual,  restore  sucli  a  one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness ; 
considering  thyself,  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

Ep.  4:  1  I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love ;  3  Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of 'the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 

Col.  3:  12  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and 
beloved,  bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind, 
meekness,  long-suffering;  13  Forbearing  one  another,  and 
forgiving  one  another,  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any : 
even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 

1  Tim.  6:  11  Thou,  O  man  of  God,  flee  these  things;  and 
follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience, 
meekness. 

2.  Tim.  2:  25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves. 

1  Pet.  3:  3  Whose  adorning  let  it  not  be  that  outward 
adorning  of  plaiting  the  hair,  and  of  wearing  of  gold,  or  of 
putting  on  of  apparel;  4  But  let  it  be  the  hidden  man  of  the 
heart,  in  that  which  is  not  corruptible,  even  the  ornament  of  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit,  which  is  in  the  sight  of  God  of  great  price. 

[See  201,  482,  498-9,  737.] 

438.  Meekness  encouraged. 

Ps.  25:  9  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment :  and  the 
meek  will  he  teach  his  way.  —  37:  11  The  meek  shall  inherit 
the  earth,  and  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of 
peace.  —  76:  8  Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from 
heaven ;  the  earth  feared,  and  was  still,  9  When  God  arose  to 
judgment,  to  save  all  the  meek  of  the  earth.  — 147:  6  The 
LORD  lifted  up  the  meek:  he  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the 
ground.  — 149:  4  The  LORD  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people :  he 
will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

EC.  7:  8  Better  is  the  end  of  a  thing  than  the  beginning 
thereof:  and  the  patient  in  spirit  is  better  than  the  proud  in 
spirit. 

Mat.  5:  5  Blessed  are  the  meek :  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

439.  Meekness  exemplified. 

Ac.  7:  59  They  stoned   Stephen,   calling  upon    God,  and 
saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit,     [See  62,  660.J 
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MILLENNIUM.  440 

Predicted. 

MILLENNIUM. 
440.  A  millennium  of  holiness  and  happiness  upon  this  earth  predicted. 

Ps.  22:  27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and 
turn  unto  the  LORD  :  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  thee.  —  37:  11  The  meek  shall  inherit  the 
earth,  and  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. — 
72:  6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass : 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth.  7  In  his  days  shall  the 
righteous  flourish:  11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before 
him :  all  nations  shall  serve  him. — 86:  9  All  nations  whom  thou 
hast  made  shall  come  and  worship  before  thee,  O  LORD  ;  and 
shall  glorify  thy  name. 

Is.  2:  2  It  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days,  that  the 
mountain  of  the  LORD'S  house  shall  be  established  in  the  top 
of  the  mountains,  and  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills ;  and 
all  nations  shall  flow  unto  it.  4  And  he  shall  judge  among 
the  nations,  and  shall  rebuke  many  people :  and  they  shall  beat 
their  swords  into  plough-shares,  and  their  spears  into  pruning- 
hooks :  nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither 
shall  they  learn  war  any  more.  17  And  the  loftiness  of  man 
shall  be  bowed  down,  and  the  haughtiness  of  men  shall  be 
made  low :  and  the  LORD  alone  shall  be  exalted  in  that  day. 
20  In  that  day  a  man  shall  cast  his  idols  of  silver,  and  his 
idols  of  gold,  which  they  made  each  one  for  himself  to  worship, 
to  the  moles  and  to  the  bats.  —  25:  6  In  this  mountain  shall 
the  LORD  of  hosts  make  unto  all  people  a  feast  of  fat  tilings, 
a  feast  of  wines  on  the  lees ;  of  fat  things  full  of  marrow,  of 
wines  on  the  lees  well  refined.  7  And  he  will  destroy  in  this 
mountain  the  face  .of  the  covering  cast  over  all  people,  and  the 
vail  that  is  spread  over  all  nations.  8  He  will  swallow  up 
death  in  victory;  and  the  Lord  GOD  will  wipe  away  tears 
from  off  all  faces ;  and  the  rebuke  of  his  people  shall  he  take 
away  from  off  all  the  earth :  for  the  LORD  hath  spoken  it.  — 
32:  15  Until  the  Spirit  be  poured  upon  us  from  on  high,  and 
the  wilderness  be  a  fruitful  field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be 
counted  for  a  forest,  16  Then  judgment  shall  dwell  in  the 
wilderness,  and  righteousness  remain  in  the  fruitful  field.  — 
45:  22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth :  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  none  else.  23  I  have  sworn 
by  myself,  the  word  is  gone  out  of  my  mouth  in  righteousness, 
and  shall  not  return,  That  unto  me  every  knee  shall  bow,  every 
*ongue  shall  swear.  —  49:  6  I  will  also  give  thee  for  a  light  to 
the  Gentiles,  that  thou  mayest  be  my  salvation  unto  the  end 

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Predicted. 

of  the  earth. —  60:  18  Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy 
land,  wasting  nor  destruction  within  thy  borders ;  but  thou 
shalt  call  thy  walls  Salvation,  and  thy  gates  Praise.  [See  the 
whole  chapter.]  —  65:  17  Behold,  I  create  new  heavens  and  a 
new  earth :  and  the  former  shall  not  be  remembered,  nor  come 
into  mind.  18  But  be  ye  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in  that 
which  I  create :  for  behold,  I  create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and 
her  people  a  joy.  19  And  I  will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  joy 
in  my  people :  and  the  voice  of  weeping  shall  be  no  more 
heard  in  her,  nor  the  voice  of  crying.  20  There  shall  be  no 
more  thence  an  infant  of  days,  nor  an  old  man  that  hath  m  fc 
filled  his  days :  for  the  child  shall  die  an  hundred  years  old : 
but  the  sinner  being  an  hundred  years  old  shall  be  accursed. 
2 1  And  they  shall  build  houses  and  inhabit  them ;  and  they 
shall  plant  vineyards,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them.  22  They 
shall  not  build,  and  another  inhabit ;  they  shall  not  plant,  and 
another  eat :  for  as  the  days  of  a  tree  are  the  days  of  my  people, 
and  mine  elect  shall  long  enjoy  the  work  of  their  hands. —  66:  23 
It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  from  one  new  moon  to  another,  and 
from  one  Sabbath  to  another,  shall  all  flesh  come  to  worship 
before  me,  saith  the  LORD. 

Dan.  7:  27  The  kingdom  and  dominion,  and  the  greatness 
of  the  kingdom  under  the  whole  heaven,  shall  be  given  to 
the  people  of  the  saints  of  the  Most  High,  whose  kingdom  u 
an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  all  dominions  shall  serve  and 
obey  him. 

Mic.  4:  1  In  the  last  days  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the 
mountain  of  the  house  of  the  LORD  shall  be  established  in  the 
top  of  the  mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills ; 
and  people  shall  flow  unto  it.  2  And  many  nations  shall  come, 
and  say,  Come,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  LORD, 
and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob ;  and  he  will  teach  us  of 
his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in  his  paths :  for  the  law  shall  go 
forth  of  Zion,  and  the  word  of  the  LORD  from  Jerusalem. 

Hab.  2:  14  The  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of 
the  glory  of  the  LORD,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

Mai.  1:  11  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going 
down  of  the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles ; 
and  in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and 
a  pure  offering :  for  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  heathen, 
saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Rom.  1 1 :  25  I  would  not,  brethren,  that  ye  should  be  ignorant 

of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should  be  wise  in  your  own  conceits) 

that  blindness  in  part  is  happened  to  Israel,  until  the  fulness  of 

the  Gentiles  be  come  in.    26  And  so  all  Israel  shall  be  saved: 

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A  Time  of  Holiness. 


as  it  is  written,  There  shall  come  out  of  Zion  the  Deliverer, 
and  shall  turn  away  ungodliness  from  Jacob  :  27  For  this  is 
my  covenant  unto  them,  when  I  shall  take  away  their  sins. 

2  Pet.  3:  13  We,  according  to  his  promise,  look  for  new 
heavens  and  a  new  earth,  wherein  dwelleth  righteousness. 

Rev.  20:  1  I  saw  an  angel  come  down  from  heaven,  hav- 
ing the  key  of  the  bottomless  pit  and  a  great  chain  in  his  hand. 
2  And  he  laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old  serpent,  which  is 
the  Devil,  and  Satan,  and  bound  him  a  thousand  years,  3 
And  cast  him  into  the  bottomless  pit,  and  shut  him  up,  and 
set  a  seal  upon  him,  that  he  should  deceive  the  nations  no 
more,  till  the  thousand  years  should  be  fulfilled ;  and  after  that 
he  must  be  loosed  a  little  season.  [Num.  14:  21.  Ps.  67:  4 — 7, 
and  82:  8.  Is.  49:  8,  9,  and  65:  17—23.  Ac.  3:  20—25. 
Eev.  15:  4.]  [See  90.] 

441  Millennium  a  time  of  general  holiness. 

Is.  60:  21  Thy  people  also  shall  be  all  righteous :  they  shall 
inherit  the  land  for  ever,  the  branch  of  my  planting,  the  work 
of  my  hands,  that  I  may  be  glorified.  —  65:  25  They  shall 
not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy  mountain,  saith  the  LORD. 

Jer.  31:  33  This  shall  be  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with 
the  house  of  Israel ;  After  those  days,  saith  the  LORD,  I  will 
put  my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts  ; 
and  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people.  34  And 
they  shall  teach  no  more  every  man  his  neighbor,  and  every 
man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  LORD  :  for  they  shall  all 
know  me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them, 
saith  the  LORD  :  for  I  will  forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I  will 
remember  their  sin  no  more. 

Ezk.  36:  25  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  arid 
ye  shall  be  clean :  from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your 
idols,  will  I  cleanse  you.  26  A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you, 
and  a  new  spirit  wrill  I  put  within  you  :  and  I  will  take  away 
the  stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  an  heart 
of  flesh.  27  And  I  will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause 
you  to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments, 
and  do  them.  28  And  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I  gave 
to  your  fathers ;  and  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  your 
God.  29  I  will  also  save  you  from  all  your  uncleannesses : 
and  I  will  call  for  the  corn,  and  will  increase  it,  and  lay  no 
famine  upon  you.  —  37:  23  Neither  shall  they  defile  them- 
selves any  more  with  their  idols,  nor  with  their  detestable 
things,  nor  with  any  of  their  transgressions :  but  I  will  save 
*hem  out  of  all  their  dwelling-places,  wherein  they  have  sin- 
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A  Time  of  Peace  and  Unity. 


ned,  and  will  cleanse  them :  so  shall  they  be  my  people,  and  1 
will  be  their  God.  24  And  David  my  servant  shall  be  king 
over  them ;  and  they  all  shall  have  one  shepherd  :  they  shall 
also  walk  in  my  judgments,  and  observe  my  statutes. 

Zep.  3:  13  The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  iniquity,  nor 
speak  lies,  neither  shall  a  deceitful  tongue  be  found  in  their 
mouth :  for  they  shall  feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make 
them  afraid. 

Zee.  14:  20  In  that  day  shall  there  be  upon  the  bells  of  the 
horses,  HOLINESS  UNTO  THE  LORD ;  and  the  pots  in 
the  LORD'S  house  shall  be  like  the  bowls  before  the  altar. 

Rom.  11:  25  I  would  not,  brethren,  that  ye  should  be  igno- 
rant of  this  mystery,  (lest  ye  should  be  wise  in  your  own  con- 
ceits) that  blindness  in  part  is  happened  to  Israel,  until  the 
fulness  of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in.  26  And  so  all  Israel 
shall  be  saved:  as  it  is  written,  [Dt.  18:  15,]  There  shall  come 
out  of  Zion  the  Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  ungodliness  from 
Jacob :  27  For  this  is  my  covenant  unto  them,  when  I  shall 
take  away  their  sins.  [See  506.] 

442.  Millennium  a  time  of  peace  and  unity. 

Ps.  37:  11  The  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth,  and  shall 
delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace.  —  72:  3  The 
mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people,  and  the  little  hills, 
by  righteousness.  7  In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish  : 
and  abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

Is.  52:  8  Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice :  with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing :  for  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye, 
when  the  LORD  shall  bring  again  Zion.  —  60:  17  I  will  also 
make  thy  officers  peace,  and  thine  exactors  righteousness.  18 
Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land,  wasting  nor 
destruction  within  thy  borders  ;  but  thou  shalt  call  thy  walls 
Salvation,  and  thy  gates  Praise.  —  66:  12  Thus  saith  tne 
LORD,  Behold,  I  will  extend  peace  to  her  like  a  river,  and 
the  glory  of  the  Gentiles  like  a  flowing  stream :  then  shall  ye 
suck,  ye  shall  be  borne  upon  her  sides,  and  be  dandled  upon 
her  knees. 

Mic.  4:  3  He  shall  judge  among  many  people,  and  rebuke 
strong  nations  afar  off;  and  they  shall  beat  their  swords  into 
plough-shares,  and  their  spears  into  pruning-hooks :  nation  shall 
not  lift  up  a  sword  against  nation,  neither  shall  they  learn  war 
any  more.  4  But  they  shall  sit  every  man  under  his  vine  and 
under  his  fig-tree ;  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid :  for  the 
mouth  of  the  LORD  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it. 

[Is.  2:4.     Ps.  72:4— 6.     Is.  2:  4,  and  11:  6—9.] 
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A  Time  of  True  Knowledge  and  Prosperity. 


443.  Millennium  a  time  of  true  know 

Is.  11:  9  They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain :  for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
LORD,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea.  [Hab.  2:  14.]  —  29:  18 
fn  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear,  the  words  of  the  book,  and 
ihe  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see  out  of  obscurity,  and  out  of 
darkness.  24  They  also  that  erred  in  spirit  shall  come  tc 
understanding,  and  they  that  murmured  shall  learn  doctrine.  — 
33:  6  Wisdom  and  knowledge  shall  be  the  stability  of  thy 
times,  and  strength  of  salvation :  the  fear  of  the  LORD  is  his 
treasure. 

Jer.  3:  15  I  will  give  you  pastors  according  to  mine  heart, 
which  shall  feed  you  with  knowledge  and  understanding. 

Heb.  8: 11  They  shall  not  teach  every  man  his  neighbor, and 
every  man  his  brother,  saying,  Know  the  Lord :  for  all  shaJl 
ifoiow  me,  from  the  least  to  the  greatest 

444.  Millennium  a  time  of  prosperity. 

Ps.  72:  16  There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth 
apon  the  top  of  the  mountains  ;  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake 
like  Lebanon :  and  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of 
*he  earth. 

Is.  60:  5  Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  flow  together,  and  thine 
heart  shall  fear. and  be  enlarged ;  because  the  abundance  of 
the  sea  shall  be  converted  unto  thee,  the  forces  of  the  Gentiles 
rihall  come  unto  thee.  6  The  multitude  of  camels  shall  cover 
thee,  the  dromedaries  of  Midi  an  and  Ephah;  all  they  from 
Sheba  shall  come :  they  shall  bring  gold  and  incense ;  and  they 
shall  shew  forth  the  praises  of  the  LORD.  7  All  the  flocks  of 
Kedar  shall  be  gathered  together  unto  thee,  the  rams  of  Ne- 
baioth  shall  minister  unto  thee :  they  shall  come  up  with  accep- 
tance on  mine  altar,  and  I  will  glorify  the  house  of  my  glory. 
13  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee,  the  fir-tree,  the 
pine-tree,  and  the  box  together,  to  beautify  the  place  of  iny 
sanctuary ;  and  I  will  make  the  place  of  my  feet  glorious. 

Joel  2:  21  Fear  not,  O  land ;  be  glad  and  rejoice :  for  the 
LORD  will  do  great  things.  22  Be  not  afraid,  ye  beasts  of  the 
field :  for  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  do  spring,  for  the  tree 
beareth  her  fruit,  the  fig-tree  and  the  vine  do  yield  their 
strength.  23  Be  glad,  then,  ye  children  of  Zion,  and  rejoice 
in  the  LORD  your  God :  for  he  hath  given  you  the  former 
rain  moderately,  and  he  will  cause  to  come  down  for  you  the 
rain,  the  former  rain,  and  the  latter  rain  in  the  first  month. 
24  And  the  floors  shall  be  fulJ  of  wheat,  and  the  fats  shall 

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A  Time  of  Enjoyment  —  A  Contrast  to  other  Times. 


overflow  with  wine  and  oil.  25  And  I  will  restore  to  you  the 
years  that  the  locust  hath  eaten,  the  canker-worm,  and  the 
caterpiller,  and  the  palmer-worm,  my  great  army,  which  I  sent 
among  you.  26  And  ye  shall  eat  in  plenty,  and  be  satisfied, 
and  praise  the  name  of  the  LORD  your  God,  that  hath  dealt 
wondrously  with  you  :  and  my  people  shall  never  be  ashamed. 
—  3:  18  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that  the  moun- 
tains shall  drop  down  new  wine,  and  the  hills  shall  flow  with 
milk,  and  all  the  rivers  of  Judah  shall  flow  with  waters,  and  a 
fountain  shall  come  forth  of  the  house  of  the  LORD,  and  shall 
water  the  valley  of  Shittim.  [Is.  25:  6  ;  and  35th  entire,  and 
41:  18.]  [See  446.] 

445.  Millennium  a  time  of  enjoyment. 

Is.  25:  8  He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory;  and  the 
Lord  GOD  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces ;  and  the 
rebuke  of  his  people  shall  he  take  away  from  off  all  the 
earth:  for  the  LORD  hath  spoken  it.  —  35:  10  The  ransomed 
of  the  LORD  shall  return,  and  come  to  Zion  with  songs  and 
everlasting  joy  upon  their  heads :  they  shall  obtain  joy  and 
gladness,  and  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee  away. — 52: 9  Break 
forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste  places  of  Jerusalem  :  for 
the  LORD  hath  comforted  his  people,  he  hath  redeemed  Jeru- 
salem.—  65:  18  Be  ye  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in  that  which 
I  create :  for  behold,  I  create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and  her 
people  a  joy.  19  And  I  will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  joy  in 
my  people :  and  the  voice  of  weeping  shall  be  no  more  heard 
in  her,  nor  the  voice  of  crying.* 

Zep.  3:  14  Sing,  O  daughter  of  Zion;  shout,  O  Israel;  be 
glad,  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart,  O  daughter  of  Jerusalem 
15  The  LORD  hath  taken  away  thy  judgments,  he  hath  cast 
out  thine  enemy :  the  King  of  Israel,  even  the  LORD,  is  in  the 
midst  of  thee:  thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more.  16  In  that 
day  it  shall  be  said  to  Jerusalem,  Fear  thou  not :  and  to  Zion. 
Let  not  thy  hands  be  slack.  17  The  LORD  thy  God  in  the 
midst  of  thee  is  mighty;  he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee 
with  joy ;  he  will  rest  in  his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with 
singing. 

446.  Millennium  a  contrast  to  previous  times. 

Is.  11:  6  The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 
leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ;  and  the  calf  and  the 
young  lion  and  the  fatling  together;  and  a  little  child  shall 
lead  them.  7  And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed ;  theii 
young  ones  shall  lie  down  together :  and  the  lion  shall  eat 
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Design  and  Use  of. 


straw  like  the  ox.  8  And  the  suckling  child  shall  play  on  the 
hole  of  the  asp,  and  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  OT* 
the  cockatrice's  den.  —  40:  4  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted, 
and  every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low :  and  the 
crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain :  5 
And  the  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh 
shall  see  it  together :  for  the  mouth  of  the  LORD  hath  spoken 
it.  —  41:  18  I  will  open  rivers  in  high  places,  and  fountains 
in  the  midst  of  the  valleys :  I  will  make  the  wilderness  a  pool 
of  water,  and  the  dry  land  springs  of  water.  19  I  will  plant 
in  the  wilderness  the  cedar,  the  shittah-tree,  and  the  myrtle, 
and  the  oil-tree :  I  will  set  in  the  desert  the  fir-tree,  and  the 
pine,  and  the  box-tree  together :  20  That  they  may  see,  and 
know,  and  consider,  and  understand  together,  that  the  hand  of 
the  LORD  hath  done  this,  and  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  hath 
created  it. — 55:  13  Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the 
fir-tree,  and  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle- 
tree  :  and  it  shall  be  to  the  LORD  for  a  name,  for  an  everlast- 
ing sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off'.  —  65:  25*  The  wolf  and  the 
lamb  shall  feed  together,  and  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the 
bullock :  and  dust  shall  be  the  serpent's  meat.  [Is.  35:  6,  7 
Ezk.  47:8,  9.  Ac.  3:  21.] 


MINISTRY  OF  THE  WORD. 
447.  Design  and  use  of  the  Christian  ministry. 

Jer.  3:  15  I  will  give  you  pastors  according  to  mine  heart, 
which  shall  feed  you  with  knowledge  and  understanding. — 
15:  19  If  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt 
be  as  my  mouth. 

Ezk.  3:  17  Son  of  man,  I  have  made  thee  a  watchman  unto 
the  house  of  Israel :  therefore  hear  the  word  at  my  mouth,  and 
give  them  warning  from  me. 

Mat.  5:  13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth:  but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted  ?  it  is  thenceforth 
good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under 
foot  of  men.  14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  that  is 
set  on  a  hill  cannot  be  hid. 

Ac.  26:  17  Delivering  thee  from  the  people,  and  from  the 
Gentiles,  unto  whom  now  I  send  thee,  18  To  open  their  eyes, 
and  to  turn  them  Irom  darkness  to  light,  and  from  the  power 
of  Satan  unto  God,  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins, 
and  inheritance  among  them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that 
is  in  me. 

26*  305 


44:8  MINISTRY    OF    THE    WORD. 

Divinely  appointed. 

Rom.  10:  14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they 
have  not  believed?  and  how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom 
they  have  not  heard  ?  and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a 
preacher  ?  15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they  be 
sent  ?  as  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of  them  that 
preach  the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things  !  [Is.  52:  7.] 

1  Cor.  1:  21  After  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the  world  by 
wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by  the  foolishness  of 
preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

2  Cor.  1:  24  Not  for  that  we  have  dominion  over  your 
faith,  but  are  helpers  of  your  joy :  for  by  faith  ye  stand.  — 
5:  20  We  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as  though  God  did  be- 
seech you  by  us:  we  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead, be  ye  reconciled 
to  God. 

Ep.  4:  1 1  He  gave  some,  apostles ;  and  some,  prophets ;  and 
some,  evangelists  ;  and  some,  pastors  and  teachers ;  12  For 
the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for 
the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ :  13  Till  we  all  come  in  the 
unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  unto 
a  perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of 
Christ.  [1  Tim.  3:  1.  Heb.  13:  17.]  [See  101.] 


448.  Ministers  divinely  appointed  and  qualiji 

Is.  62:  6  I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem, 
which  shah1  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night:  ye  that  make 
mention  of  the  LORD  keep  not  silence. 

Mai.  2:  7  For  the  priest's  lips  should  keep  knowledge,  and 
they  should  seek  the  law  at  his  mouth:  for  he  is  the  messenger 
of  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Lk.  10:  1  After  these  things,  the  Lord  appointed  other  sev- 
enty also,  and  sent  them  two  and  two  before  his  face  into  every 
city,  and  place,  whither  he  himself  would  come.  2  Therefore 
said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  laborers 
are  few:  pray  ye  therefore  the  lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he 
would  send  forth  laborers  into  his  harvest. 

Ac.  20:  24  But  none  of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count 
I  my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that  I  might  finish  my  course 
with  joy,  and  the  ministry  which  I  have  received  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God.  28  Take 
heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the 
church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood. 
—  20:  16  Rise  and 'stand  upon  thy  feet:  for  I  have  appeared 
unto  thee  for  this  purpose  to  make  thee  a  minister  and  a  wit- 
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Call  to  preach  — Ordination. 

ness  both  of  these  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and  of  those 
things  in  the  which  I  will  appear  unto  thee  :  17  Delivering  thee 
from  the  people,  and  from  the  Gentiles,  unto  whom  now  I  send 
thee,  18  To  open  their  eyes,  and  to  turn  them  from  darkness 
to  light,  and  from  the  power  of  Satan  unto  God,  that  they  may 
receive  forgiveness  of  sins,  and  inheritance  among  them  which 
are  sanctified  by  faith  that  is  in  me. 

Rom.  .12:  6  Having  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the 
grace  that  is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophesy, 
according  to  the  proportion  of  faith ;  7  Or  ministry,  let  us  wait 
on  our  ministering:  or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching:  8  Or  he 
that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation. 

1  Cor.  1:  1  Paul,  called  to  be  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ 
through  the  will  of  God,  and  Sosthenes  our  brother.     17  For 
Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to  preach  the  gospel. 

2  Cor.  5:  18  All  things  are  of  God,  wrho  hath  reconciled  us 
.  to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry 

of  reconciliation. 

Col.  4:  17  Say  to  Archippus,  Take  heed  to  the  ministry 
which  thou  hast  received  in  the  Lord,  that  thou  fulfil  it. 

1  Tim.  1:  12  I  thank  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  who  hath 
enabled  me,  for  that  he  counted  me  faithful,  putting  me  into 
the  ministry. 

Tit.  1:  3  But  hath  in  due  times  manifested  his  word  through 
preaching,  which  is  committed  unto  me,  according  to  the  com- 
mandment of  God  our  Saviour.  [1  Cor.  12:  7— 11.]  [See  480^ 

449.  Call  to  preach  the  gospel. 

1  Cor.  9:  16  Though  I  preach  the  Gospel,  I  have  nothing 
to  glory  of:  for  necessity  is  laid  upon  me  ;  yea,  wo  is  unto  me, 
if  I  preach  not  the  gospel ! 

Gal.  1:  15  When  it  pleased  God,  who  separated  me  from  my 
mother's  womb,  and  called  me  by  his  grace,  16  To  reveal  his 
Son  in  me,  that  I  might  preach  him  among  the  heathen  ;  im- 
mediately I  conferred  not  with  flesh  and  blood. 

Heb.  5:  4  No  man  taketh  this  honor  unto  himself,  but  he 
that  is  called  of  God,  as  was  Aaron. 

450.  Ordination  of  ministers. 

Mk.  3:  14  He  ordained  twelve,  that  they  should  be  with 
him,  and  that  he  might  send  them  forth  to  preach. 

Ac.  13:  2  As  they  ministered  to  the  Lord,  and  fasted,  the 
Holy  Ghost  said,  Separate  me  Barnabas  and  Saul,  for  the 
work  whereunto  I  have  called  them.  3  And  when  they  had 
fasted  and  prayed,  and  laid  their  hands  on  them,  they  sent  twin 

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451 — 453  MINISTRY    OF   THE   WORD. 

Oriental  priesthood  —  Primitive  mode  of  preaching  —  Ministerial  qualifications. 

away.  — 14:  23  When  they  had  ordained  them  elders  in  every 
church,  and  had  prayed  with  fasting,  they  commended  them  to 
the  Lord,  on  whom  they  believed. 

2  Tim.  2:  2  The  things  that  thou  hast  heard  of  me  among 
many  witnesses,  the  same  commit  thou  to  faithful  men,  who 
shall  be  able  to  teach  others  also. 

Tit,  1 : 5  For  this  cause  left  I  thee  in  Crete,  that  thou  shouldest 
set  in  order  the  things  that  are  wanting,  and  ordain  elders  in 
every  city,  as  I  had  appointed  thee.  [See  401.] 

451.  Oriental  priesthood. 

Gen.  47:  22  Only  the  land  of  the  priests  bought  he  not ;  for 
the  priests  had  a  portion  assigned  them  of  Pharaoh,  and  did 
eat  their  portion  which  Pharaoh  gave  them ;  wherefore  they 
sold  not  their  lands. 

Ex.  3:  1  Now  Moses  kept  the  flock  of  Jethro  his  father-in- 
law,  the  priest  of  Midian :  and  he  led  the  flock  to  the  back 
side  of  the  desert,  and  came  to  the  mountain  of  God,  even 
to  Horeb. 

452.  Primitive  mode  of  preaching. 

Ac.  17:  2  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went  in  unto  them,  and 
three  Sabbath-days  reasoned  with  them  out  of  the  scriptures. 

1  Cor.  2: 4  My   speech    and    my  preaching  was  not  with 
enticing  words  of  man's  wisdom,  but  in  demonstration  of  the 
Spirit,  and  of  power :  5  That  your  faith  should  not  stand  in 
the  wisdom  of  men,  but  in  the  power  of  God. 

2  Cor.  3:  12  Seeing  then  that  we  have  such  hope,  we  use 
great  plainness  of  speech.  —  4:  1   Seeing  we  have  this  minis- 
try, as  we  have  received   mercy,  we  faint   not ;  2  But  have 
renounced  the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty ;    not  walking  in 
craftiness,  nor  handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully ;  but,  by 
manifestation  of  the  truth,  commending    ourselves  to  every 
man's  conscience  in  the  sight  of  God.     [See  447,  458,  461. j 

453.  Ministerial  qualijications. 

1  Tim.  3:  2  A  bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  husband 
of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospital- 
ity, apt  to  teach ;  3  Not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy 
of  filthy  lucre ;  but  patient ;  not  a  brawler ;  not  covetous  ;  4 
One  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house,  having  his  children  in  sub- 
jection with  all  gravity ;  5  ( For  if  a  man  know  not  how  to 
rule  his  own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the  church  of 
God  ?)  6  Not  a  novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall 
into  the  condemnation  of  the  devil.  7  Moreover,  he  must 
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Names  —  Authority  and  rights. 


have  a  good  report  of  them  which  are  without :  lest  he  fall 
into  reproach  and  the  snare  of  the  devil. 

2  Tim.  2:  2  The  things  that  thou  hast  heard  of  me  among 
many  witnesses,  the  same  commit  thou  to  faithful  men,  who 
shall  be  able  to  teach  others  also.  24  And  the  servant  of  the 
Lord  must  not  strive ;  but  be  gentle  unto  all  men,  apt  to  teach, 
patient ;  25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose. 

Tit.  1:  6  If  any  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife, 
having  faithful  children,  not  accused  of  riot,  or  unruly.  7  For 
a  bishop  must  be  blameless,  as  the  steward  of  God :  not  self- 
willed,  not  soon  angry,  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  given 
to  filthy  lucre ;  8  But  a  lover  of  hospitality,  a  lover  of  good 
men,  sober,  just,  holy,  temperate ;  9  Holding  fast  the  faithful 
word  as  he  hath  been  taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound 
doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the  gainsayers.  [Mat. 
13:  52  1  Cor.  4:  2.] 

454.  Significant  names  of  ministers. 

2  Cor.  5:  20  Ambassadors   for    Christ.  —  Tit.  1:  7  Bishops. 

—  1  Tim.  5:  17  Elders.  — Ep.  4:  11  Evangelists.  —  2  Cor.  1: 
24  Helpers.  —  1     Cor.    3:    9    Laborers    together  with  God. 

—  Lk.  1:  2  Ministers  of  the  Word.— 2  Cor.  11:  15  Ministers 
of  righteousness.  —  Mai.  2:  7  Messengers  of  the  Lord.  —  Ac. 
20:  28  Overseers.  —  Ep.  4:  1 1  Pastors  and  teachers.  —  1  Tim. 
5:  17  Rulers.  — Mat.  5:  13    Salt  of  the  earth. —Jam.  1:  1 
Servants  of  God.  —  2  Cor.  4:  5  Servants  for  Jesus'  sake. — 
Jer.  23:  4  Shepherds.  —  Tit,  1:  7  Stewards  of  God.  — Is.  62: 
6  Watchmen.— Ac.  26:  16  and  Rev.  11:  3  Witnesses. 

455.  Ministerial  authority  and  rights. 

Ac.  20:  17  And  called  the  elders  of  the  church.  28  Take 
heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  [bishops]  to 
feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own 
blood. 

2  Cor.  10:  8  Though  I  should  boast  somewhat  more  of  our 
authority,  which  the  Lord  hath  given  us  for  edification,  and  not 
for  your  destruction,  I  should  not  be  ashamed.  —  13:  10  I  write 
these  things  being  absent,  lest  being  present  I  should  use  sharp- 
ness, according  to  the  power  which  the  Lord  hath  given  me  to 
edification,  and  not  to  destruction. 

1  Tim.  5:  17  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well,  be  counted  wor- 
thy of  double  honor,  especially 4hey  who  labor  in  the  word 
and  doctrine. 

2  Tim.  4:  1  I  charge  thee  therefore  before    God,  and  tbo 

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456,  457  MINISTERIAL    DUTIES. 

Duty  to  take  heed  to  their  own  ways. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  at 
his  appearing  and  his  kingdom  ;  2  Preach  the  word ;  be  instant 
in  season,  out  of  season  ;  reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all  long- 
suffering  and  doctrine. 

Tit.  2: 15  These  things  speak,  and  exhort,  and  rebuke  with 
all  authority.  Let  no  man  despise  thee. 

Heb.  13:  7  Remember  them  which  have  the  rule  over  you, 
who  have  spoken  unto  you  the  word  of  God :  whose  faith 
follow,  considering  the  end  of  their  conversation.  17  Obey 
them  that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  yourselves :  for 
they  watch  for  your  souls,  as  they  that  must  give  account,  that 
they  may  do  it  with  joy,  and  not  with  grief:  for  that  is  un- 
profitable for  you. 

456.  Limits  of  ministerial  authority. 

Mat.  20:  25  Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and  said,  Ye  know 
that  the  princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them, 
and  they  that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  26  But 
it  shall  not  be  so  among  you :  but  whosoever  will  be  great 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister :  27  And  whosoever  will 
be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant :  28  Even  as  the 
Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister, 
and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many.  Mk.  10:  42.  —  23:  8 
Be  not  ye  called  Rabbi :  for  one  is  your  Master,  even  Christ ; 
and  all  ye  are  brethren.  9  And  call  no  man  your  father  upon 
the  earth:  for  one  is  your  father  which  is  in  heaven.  10 
Neither  be  ye  called  masters :  for  one  is  your  Master,  even 
Christ. 

1  Pet.  5:  3  Neither  as  being  lords  over  God's  heritage,  but 
being  ensamples  to  the  flock. 

MINISTERIAL  DUTIES. 

457.  The  cultivation  of  knoidedye.  piety  and  wisdom  required  and  exempli- 
fied. 

Ezk.  2:  8  Son  of  man,  hear  what  I  say  unto  thee.  Be  not 
thou  rebellious  like  that  rebellious  house:  open  thy  mouth, 
and  eat  that  I  give  thee. 

Mat.  10:  16  Behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves :  be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves. 

Ac.  6:  4  We  wrill  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer,  and 

to  the   ministry  of  the  word.  —  20:  28  Take  heed  therefore 

unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock  over  the  which  the  Holy 

Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the  church  of  God 

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Duty  to  take  heed  to  their  own  ways. 

which  he  hath  purchased  with  his  own  blood.  29  For  I  know 
this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous  wolves  enter  in 
among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  30  Also  of  your  own  selves 
shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw  away  dis- 
ciples after  them.  31  Therefore  watch,  and  remember,  that 
by  the  space  of  three  years  1  ceased  not  to  warn  every  one 
night  and  day  with  tears. 

liom.  2:  21  Thou  therefore  which  teachest  another,  teaches t 
thou  not  thyself?  thou  that  preachest  a  man  should  not  steal 
dost  thou  steal  ? 

1  Cor.  9:  25  Every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  is  tem- 
perate in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible 
crown ;  but  we  an  incorruptible.  261  therefore  so  run,  not 
as  uncertainly  ;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air :  27 
But  I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection  :  lest 
that  by  any  means,  when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself 
phould  be  a  cast-away. 

1  Th.  2:  10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also,  how  holily,  and 
justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves  among  you  that 
believe. 

1  Tim.  4:  12  Let  no  man  despise  thy  youth  ;  but  be  thou  an 
example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity, 
in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity.     13  Till  I  come,  give  attendance 
to  reading,  to  exhortation,  to  doctrine.     14  Neglect  not  the  gift 
that  is  in  thee,  which  was  given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the  lay- 
ing on  of  the  hands  of  the  presbytery.     15  Meditate  upon 
these  things  ;  give  thyself  wholly  to  them ;  that  thy  profiting 
may  appear  to  all.     16  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the 
doctrine ;  continue  in  them :  for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt  both 
save  thyself,  and  them  that  hear  thee.  —  (3:  20  O  Timothy,  keep 
that  which  is   committed  to  thy  trust,  avoiding  profane  and 
vain  babblings,  and  oppositions  of  science  falsely  so  called : 
21  Which  some  professing,  have  erred  concerning  the  faith. 

2  Tim.  1:  13  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou 
hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  — 
2:  3  Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as   a  good  soldier  of 
Jesus  Christ.     4  No  man  that  warreth  entangleth  himself  with 
the  affairs  of  this  life ;  that  he  may  please  him  who  hath  chosen 
him  to  be  a  soldier.     22  Flee  also  youthful  lusts  :  but  follow 
righteousness,  faith,  charity,  peace,  with  them  that  call  on  the 
Lord  out  of  a  pure  heart.      23  But  foolish  and   unlearned 
questions  avoid,  knowing  that  they  do  gender  strifes. 

2  Tim.  4:  5  Watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure  afflictions,  do 
the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry 

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458  MINISTERIAL    DUTIES. 

Duty  to  preach  faithfully. 

7  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have  finished  my  course,  I  have 
kept  the  faith. 

Tit.  2:  7  In  all  things  shewing  thyself  a  pattern  of  good 
works :  in  doctrine  shewing  uncorruptness,  gravity,  sincerity. 

8  Sound  speech  that  cannot  be  condemned ;  that  he  that  is  of 
the  contrary  part  may  be  ashamed,  having  no  evil  thing  to  say 
of  you.     [See  369,  463.] 

458.  Preaching  faithfidlg  as  i;  ambassadors  for  Christ  "  required  and  exem- 
plified. 

Dt.  33: 10  They  shall  teach  Jacob  thy  judgments,  and  Israel 
thy  law. 

Neh.  8:  8  They  read  in  the  book,  in  the  law  of  God  dis- 
tinctly, and  gave  the  sense,  and  caused  them  to  understand 
the  reading. 

EC.  12:  9  Because  the  Preacher  was  wise,  he  still  taught  the 
people  knowledge :  yea,  he  gave  good  heed,  and  sought  out, 
and  set  in  order  many  proverbs. 

Jer.  1:  17  Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and  arise,  and 
speak  unto  them  all  that  I  command  thee :  be  not  dismayed  at 
their  faces,  lest  I  confound  thee  before  them.  —  23:28  The 
prophet  that  hath  a  dream,  let  him  tell  a  dream ;  and  he  that 
hath  my  word,  let  him  speak  my  word  faithfully.  What  is 
the  chatf  to  the  wheat  ?  saith  the  LORD.  —  26:  2  Thus  saith 
the  LORD  ;  Stand  in  the  court  of  the  LORD'S  house,  and  speak 
unto  all  the  cities  of  Judah,  which  come  to  worship  in  the 
LORD'S  house,  all  the  words  that  I  command  thee  to  speak  unto 
them  ;  diminish  not  a  word. 

Ezk.  2:  7  Thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto  them,  whether 
they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear  :  for  they  are  most 
rebellious.  —  3:  10  He  said  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  all  my  words 
that  I  shall  speak  unto  thee  receive  in  thine  heart,  and  hear 
with  thine  ears.  1 1  And  go,  get  thee  to  them  of  the  captivity, 
unto  the  children  of  thy  people,  and  speak  unto  them,  and  tell 
them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  whether  they  will  hear,  01 
whether  they  will  forbear. 

Mat.  28:  1 9  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatso- 
ever I  have  commanded  you. 

Ac.  5:  42  Daily  in  the  temple,  and  in  every  house,  they 
ceased  not  to  teach  and  preach  Jesus  Christ.  —  20:  18  When 
they  were  come  to  him,  he  said  unto  them,  Ye  know,  from  the 
first  day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what  manner  I  have  been 
with  you  at  all  seasons.  20  And  how  I  kept  back  nothing  that 
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MINISTERIAL    DUTIES.  455 

Duty  to  preach  faithfully. 

was  profitable  unto  you,  but  have  shewed  you,  and  have  taught 
you  publicly,  and  from  house  to  house.  26  Wherefore  I  take 
you  to  record  this  day,  that  I  am  pure  from  the  blood  of  all 
men,  27  For  I  have  not  shunned  to  declare  unto  you  all  the 
counsel  of  God.  28  Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and 
to  all  the  flock  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you 
overseers,  to  feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood. 

1  Cor.  4:  1  Let  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers 
of  Christ,  and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.    2  Moreover, 
it  is  required  in  stewards  that  a  man  be  found  faithful.  —  9:  16 
Though  I  preach  the  Gospel,  I  have  nothing  to  glory  of:  for 
necessity  is  laid  upon  me ;  yea,  wo  is  unto  me,  if  I  preach  not 
the  Gospel ! 

2  Cor.  2:  17  We  are  not  as  many,  which  corrupt  the  word 
of  God :  but  as  of  sincerity,  but  as  of  God,  in  the  sight  of  God 
speak  we  in  Christ.  —  4:  1    Seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as 
we  have  received  mercy,  we  faint  not ;    2  But  have  renounced 
the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty ;  not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully ;  but,  by  manifestation 
of  the  truth,  commending  ourselves  to  every  man's  conscience 
in  the  sight  of  God. 

Gal.  1:  10  Do  I  now  persuade  men,  or  God?  or  do  I  seek 
to  please  men  ?  for  if  I  yet  pleased  men,  I  should  not  be  the 
servant  of  Christ. 

1  Th.  2:  3    Our  exhortation  icas  not  of  deceit,  nor  of  un- 
cleanness,  nor  in  guile ;   4  But  as  we  were  allowed  of  God  to 
be  put  in  trust  with  the  gospel,  even  so  we  speak;  not  as 
pleasing  men,  but  God,  which  trieth  our  hearts.    5.  For  neither 
at  any  time  used  we  flattering  words,  as  ye  know,  nor  a  cloak 
of  covetousness ;  God  is  witness. 

2  Tim.  2:  15  Study  to  shew  thyself  approved  unto  God,  a 
workman  that  needeth  not  to  be  ashamed,  rightly  dividing  the 
word  of  truth.  —  4:  1   I  charge  thee  therefore  before  God,  and 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead  at  his  appearing  and  his  kingdom ;   2  Preach  the  word  ; 
be  instant  in  season,  out  of  season ;   reprove,  rebuke,  exhort 
with  all  long-suffering  and  doctrine.    3  For  the  time  will  come, 
when  they  will  not  endure  sound  doctrine ;  but  after  their  own 
lusts  shall  they  heap  to  themselves  teachers,  having  itching 
ears ;    4  And  they  shall  turn  away  their  ears  from  the  truth 
and  shall  be  turned  unto  fables.     5  But  watch  thou  in  all 
things,  endure  afflictions,  do  the  work  of  an  evangeh'st,  make 
full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 

27  313 


450,  460  MINISTERIAL    DUTIES. 


Duty  to  be  inoffensive  —  To  fear  not  man. 


Tit.  2:  1   Speak  thou  the  things  which  become  sound  doctrine. 

1  Pet.  4:  11  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the  oracles 
of  God ;  if  any  man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of  the  ability 
which  God  givetli :  that  God  in  all  things  may  be  glorified 
through  Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom  be  praise  and  dominion  for  ever 
and  ever.  [See  48,  65,  188,  279,  430,  462.] 

459.  Duty  to  be  properly  inoffensive. 

Mat.  17:  27  Notwithstanding,  lest  we  should  offend  them, 
go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  an  hook,  and  take  up  the  fish  that 
first  cometh  up :  and  when  thou  hast  opened  his  mouth,  thou 
shalt  find  a  piece  of  money ;  that  take,  and  give  unto  them  for 
me  and  thee. 

Rom.  14:  21  It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink  wine, 
nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offended, 
or  is  made  weak. 

1  Cor.  9:  19  Though  I  be  free  from  all  men,  yet  have  I  made 
myself  servant  unto  all,  that  I  might  gain  the  more.     20  And 
unto  the  Jews  I  became  as  a  Jew,  that  I  might  gain  the  Jews  ; 
to  them  that  are  under  the  law,  as  under  the  law,  that  I  might 
gain  them  that  are  under  the  law ;  22  To  the  weak  became  I 
as  weak,  that  I  might  gain  the  weak  :  I  am  made  all  things  to 
all  men,  that  I  might  by  all  means   save  some.  —  10:  32  Give 
none  offence,  neither  to  the  Jews,  nor  to  the   Gentiles,  nor  to 
the  church  of  God.     33  Even  as  I  please  all  men  in  all  thinys, 
not  seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  profit  of  many,  that  they 
may  be  saved. 

2  Cor.  6:  3  Giving  no  offence  in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry 
be  not  blamed :  4  But  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the 
ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessities, 
in  distresses. 

2  Tim.  2: 24  The  seivant  of  the  Lord  must  not  strive ;  but 
be  gentle  unto  all  men.  [See  67, 135.] 

460.  Duty  to  fear  not  man  —  boldness  exemplified. 

Jer.  1:  7  The  LORD  said  unto  me,  Say  not,  I  am  a  child  :  for 
thou  shalt  go  to  all  that  I  shall  send  thee,  and  whatsoever  I 
command  thee  thou  shalt  speak.  8  Be  not  afraid  of  their 
faces:  for  I  am  with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith  LORD.  17 
Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and  arise,  and  speak  unto 
them  all  that  1  command  thee :  be  not  dismayed  at  their  faces, 
lest  I  confound  thee  before  them.  18  For  behold,  I  have  made 
thee  this  day  a  defenced  city,  and  an  iron  pillar,  and  brazen 
walls  against  the  whole  land,  against  the  kings  of  Judah, 
against  the  princes  thereof,  against  the  priests  thereof,  and 
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.MINISTERIAL    DUTIES.  40i 


Duty  to  expose  and  reprove  sin. 


against  the  people  of  the  land.  19  And  they  shall  fight 
against  thee  ;  but  they  shall  not  prevail  against  thee ;  for  I  am 
with  thee,  saith  the  LORD,  to  deliver  thee. 

Ezk.  2:  6  Thou,  son  of  man,  be  not  afraid  of  them,  neither 
be  afraid  of  their  words,  though  briers  and  thorns  be  with  thee, 
and  thou  dost  dwell  among  scorpions :  be  not  afraid  of  their 
words,  nor  be  dismayed  at  their  looks,  though  they  be  a  rebel- 
lious house. 

Ac.  4:  13  When  they  saw  the  boldness  of  Peter  and  John, 
and  perceived  that  they  were  unlearned  and  ignorant  men,  they 
marvelled  ;  and  they  took  knowledge  of  them,  that  they  had 
been  with  Jesus.  18  And  they  called  them,  and  commanded 
them  not  to  speak  at  all,  nor  teach  in  the  name  of  Jesus.  19 
But  Peter  and  John  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Whether  it 
be  right  in  the  sight  of  God  to  hearken  unto  you  more  than 
unto  God, -judge  ye.  20  For  we  cannot  but  speak  the  things 
which  we  have  seen  and  heard.  29  And  now,  Lord,  behold 
their  threatenings ;  and  grant  unto  thy  servants,  that  with  all 
boldness  they  may  speak  thy  word.  —  6:  10  They  were  not 
able  to  resist  the  wisdom  and  the  spirit  by  which  he  spake. 
—  9;  29  He  spake  boldly  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
disputed  against  the  Grecians :  but  they  went  about  to  slay 
him.  — 18:  9  Then  spake  the  Lord  to  Paul  in  the  night  by  a 
vision,  Be  not  afraid,  but  speak,  and  hold  not  thy  peace:  10 
For  lam  with  thee,  and  no  man  shall  set  on  thee,  to  hurt  thee: 
for  I  have  much  people  in  this  city.  —  19:  8  He  went  into  the 
synagogue,  and  spake  boldly  for  the  space  of  three  months, 
disputing  and  persuading  the  things  concerning  the  kingdom 
of  God. 

Ph.  1:  20  According  to  my  earnest  expectation,  and  my 
hope,  that  in  nothing  I  shall  be  ashamed,  but  that  with  all 
boldness,  as  always,  so  now  also,  Christ  shall  be  magnified  in 
my  body,  whether  it  be  by  life,  or  by  death.  [See  134,  659.] 

461.  Exposing  sins,  and  reproving  transgressors  required  and  exemplified. 

1  S.  13:  13  Samuel  said  to  Saul,  Thou  hast  done  foolishly  : 
thou  hast  not  kept  the  commandment  of  the  LORD  thy  God, 
which  he  commanded  thee:  for  now  would  the  LORD  have 
established  thy  kingdom  upon  Israel  for  ever.     14  But  now 
thy  kingdom  shall  not  continue. 

2  S.  12:  7  Nathan  said  to  David,  Thou  art  the  man. 

1  K.  18:  17  It  came  to  pass  when  Ahab  saw  Elijah,  that 
Ahab  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  he  that  troubleth  Israel?  18 
And  he  answered,  I  have  not  troubled  Israel ;  but  thou,  and 
thy  fathers  house,  in  that  ye  have  forsaken  the  commandments 

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462  MINISTERIAL    DUTIES. 

Duty  to  distinguish. 

of  the  LORD,  and  them  hast  followed  Baalim.  —  21:  20  Ahafc 
said  to  Elijah,  Hast  thou  found  me,  O  mine  enemy  ?  And  he 
answered,  I  have  found  thee :  because  thou  hast  sold  thyself  tc 
work  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  LORD. 

Is.  58:  1  Cry  aloud,  spare  not,  lift  up  thy  voice  like  a  trum- 
pet, and  shew  my  people  their  transgression,  and  the  house  of 
Jacob  their  sins. 

Ezk.  16:  2  Son  of  man,  cause  Jerusalem  to  know  her 
abominations. 

Mic.  3:  8  Truly  I  am  full  of  power  by  the  Spirit  of  the 
LORD,  and  of  judgment,  and  of  might,  to  declare  unto  Jacob 
his  transgression,  and  to  Israel  his  sin. 

Ac.  2:  23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate  counsel 
and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have  taken,  and  by  wicked 
hands  have  crucified  and  slain. —  7:51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and 
uncircumcised  in  heart  and  ears,  ye  do  always  resist-  the  Holy 
Ghost :  as  your  fathers  did,  so  do  ye.  52  Which  of  the  pro- 
phets have  not  your  fathers  persecuted  ?  and  they  have  slain 
them  which  shewed  before  of  the  coming  of  the  Just  One ;  of 
whom  ye  have  been  now  the  betrayers  and  murderers;  53 
Who  have  received  the  law  by  the  disposition  of  angels,  and 
have  not  kept  it. 

1  Tim.  5:  20  Them  that  sin  rebuke  before  all,  that  others 
also  may  fear. 

2  Tim.  4:  2  Preach  the  word ;  be  instant  in  season,  out  of 
season ;  reprove,  rebuke,  exhort   with  all  long-suffering  and 
doctrine. 

Tit.  1: 10  There  are  many  unruly  and  vain  talkers  and 
deceivers,  especially  they  of  the  circumcision:  11  Whose 
mouths  must  be  stopped,  who  subvert  whole  houses,  teaching 
things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre's  sake.  13  This 
witness  is  true :  wherefore  rebuke  them  sharply,  that  they  may 
be  sound  in  the  faith.  [See  610,  611.] 

462.  Duty  to  distinguish  saints  from  sinners. 

Jer.  15:  19  If  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile, 
thou  shalt  be  as  my  mouth :  let  them  return  unto  thee ;  but 
return  not  thou  unto  them.  20  And  I  will  make  thee  unto 
this  people  a  fenced  brazen  wall :  and  they  shall  fight  against 
thee,  but  they  shall  not  prevail  against  thee :  for  I  am  with  thee 
to  save  thee  and  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  LORD. 

Ezk.  44:  23  And  they  shall  teach  my  people  the  difference, 
between  the  holy  and  profane,  and  cause  them  to  discern  be- 
tween the  unclean  and  the  clean.  24  And  in  controversy  they 
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Duty  to  pray,  watch,  etc. 


shall  stand  in  judgment ;  and  they  shall  judge  it  according  to 
my  judgments. 

Mai.  3:  18  Then  shall  ye  reutrn  and  discern  between  the  • 
righteous  and  the  wicked,  between  him  that  serveth  God  and 
him  that  serveth  hin>not.     [See  458,  645.] 

463.  The  duties  of  praying,  wutdiimj  and  visiting  required  and  exemplified 
—  negligence  reproved. 

1  S.  1 2:  23  As  for  me,  God  forbid  that  I  should  sin  against 
the  LORD  in  ceasing  to  pray  for  you :  but  I  will  teach  you  the 
good  and  the  right  way. 

Jer.  23:  2  Thus  saith  the  LORD  God  of  Israel  against  the 
pastors  that  feed  my  people  ;  Ye  have  scattered  my  fiock,  and 
driven  them  away,  and  have  not  visited  them :  behold,  I  will 
•visit  upon  you  the  evil  of  your  doings  saith  the  LORD. 

Joel  2:  17  Let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the  LORD,  weep 
between  the  porch  and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy 
people,  O  LORD,  and  give  not  thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that 
the  heathen  should  rule  over  them :  wherefore  should  they  say 
among  the  people,  Where  is  their  God  ? 

Mat.  25:  42  I  was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  no  meat :  1 
was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no  drink :  43  I  was  a  stranger, 
and  ye  took  me  not  in  :  naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  not :  sick  and 
in  prison,  and  ye  visited  me  not. 

Ac.  20:  31  Watch,  and  remember^  that  by  the  space  of 
three  years  I  ceased  not  to  warn  every  one  night  and  day  with 
tears. 

Eom.  1:  9  God  is  my  witness,  whom  I  serve  with  my  spirit 
in  the  gospel  of  his  Son,  that  without  ceasing  I  make  mention 
of  you  always  in  my  prayers. 

2  Cor.  11:  2  I  am  jealous  over  you  with  godly  jealousy :  for 
I  have  espoused  you  to  one  husband,  that  I  may  present  you  as 
a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ.  — 12:  14  Behold,  the  third  time  I 
am  ready  to  come  to  you  ;   and  I  will  not  be  burdensome  to 
you :  for  I  seek  not  yours,  but  you.     For  the  children  ought 
not  to  lay  up  for  the  parents,  but  the  parents  for  the  children. 
15  And  I  will  very  gladly  spend  and  be  spent  for  you  ;  though 
the  more  abundantly  I  love  you,  the  less  I  be  loved. 

Gal.  4:  19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I  travail  in  birth 
again  until  Christ  be  formed  in  you,  20  I  desire  to  be  present 
with  you  now,  and  to  change  my  voice ;  for  I  stand  in  doubt 
of  you. 

Ph.  1:  3  I  thank  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you, 
4  Always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making  request 
with  joy,  5  For  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from  the  first 
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46  i  MINISTERIAL    DUTIES. 

Entire  devotion  enjoined. 

day  until  now ;  8  For  God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I  long 
after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  1:  9  For  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it, 
do  not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye  might  be 
filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  will  in  alf  wisdom  and  spiritual 
understanding  ;  10  That  ye  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord 
unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  in- 
creasing in  the  knowledge  of  God  :  1 1  Strengthened  with  all 
might,  according  to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and 
long-suffering  with  joyfulness  :  28  Whom  we  preach,  warning 
every  man,  and  teaching  every  man  in  all  wisdom ;  that  we 
may  present  every  man  perfect  in  Christ  Jesus.  —  4:  12  Epa- 
phras,  who  is  one  of  you,  a  servant  of  Christ,  saluteth  you, 
always  laboring  fervently  for  you  in  prayers,  that  ye  may  stand 
perfect  and  complete  in  all  the  will -of  God.  13  For  I  bear 
him  record,  that  he  hath  a  great  zeal  for  you,  and  them  that  are 
in  Laodicea,  and  them  in  Hierapolis. 

1  Th.  2:  6  Nor  of  men  sought  we  glory,  neither  of  you,  nor 
yet  of  others,  when  we  might  have  been  burdensome,  as  th? 
apostles  of  Christ.  7  But  we  were  gentle  among  you,  ever 
as  a  nurse  cherisheth  her  children :  8  So  being  affectionately 
desirous  of  you,  we  were  willing  to  have  imparted  unto  you. 
not  the  gospel  of  God  only,  but  also  our  own  souls,  because  ye 
were  dear  unto  us.  9  For  ye  remember,  brethren,  our  labor 
and  travail :  for  laboring  night  and  day,  because  we  woulo 
not  be  chargeable  unto  any  of  you,  we  preached  unto  you 
the  gospel  of  God.  10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also] 
how  holily,  and  justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves 
among  you  that  believe :  1 1  As  ye  know  how  we  exhorted, 
and  comforted,  and  charged  every  one  of  you,  as  a  father 
doth  his  children,  12  That  ye  would  walk  worthy  of  God, 
who  hath  called  you  unto  his  kingdom  and  glory.  [1  Th. 
3:  7—10.] 

464.  Entire  devotion  to  the  calling  required  and  exemplifies. 

Lk.  9:  59  He  said  unto  another,  Follow  me.  But  he  said, 
Lord,  suffer  me  first  to  go  and  bury  my  father.  60  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Let  the  dead  bury  their  dead  :  but  go  thon  and  preach 
the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ac.  6:  2  Then  the  twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  disci- 
ples unto  them,  and  said,  It  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave 
the  word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  3  Wherefore,  brethren, 
look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Hcly  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  appoint  over  this  busi 
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MINISTERIAL    TRUSTS,    TRIALS,   REWARDS.    40)0,  406 
.Responsibility  —  Temptatu  us. 

ness.  4  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer, 
and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word. 

1  Cor.  2:  2  I  determined  not  to  know  any  thing  among  you, 
save  Jesus  Christ,  and  him  crucified. 

1  Tim.  4:  15  Meditate  upon  these  things ;  give  thyself 
wholly  to  them  ;  that  thy  profiting  may  appear  to  all. 


MINISTERIAL  TRUSTS,  TRIALS,  AND  REWARDS. 
465.  Ministerial  responsibility. 

Ezk.  33:  7  O  son  of  man,  I  have  set  thee  a  watchman  unto 
the  house  of  Israel ;  therefore  thou  shalt  hear  the  word  at  my 
mouth,  and  warn  them  from  me.  8  When  I  say  unto  the 
wicked,  O  wicked  man,  thou  shalt  surely  die;  if  thou  dost  not 
speak  to  warn  the  wicked  from  his  way,  that  wicked  man  shall 
die  in  his  iniquity ;  but  his  blood  will  I  require  at  thine  hand. 
9  Nevertheless,  of  thou  warn  the  wicked  of  his  way  to  turn 
from  it ;  if  he  do  not  turn  from  his  way,  he  shall  die  in  his 
iniquity;  but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul.  [Ezk.  3:  17,  19.] 
—  34:  8  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  surely  because  my  flock 
became  a  prey,  and  my  flock  became  meat  to  every  beast 
of  the  field,  because  there  was  no  shepherd,  neither  did  my 
shepherds  search  for  my  flock,  but  the  shepherds  fed  them- 
selves, and  fed  not  my  flock;  9  Therefore,  O  ye  shepherds, 
hear  the  word  of  the  LORD  ;  10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ; 
Behold,  I  am  against  the  shepherds  ;  and  1  will  require  my 
flock  at  their  hand,  and  cause  them  to  cease  from  feeding  the 
flock,  neither  shall  the  shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more ; 
for  I  will  deliver  my  flock  from  their  mouth,  that  they  may  not 
be  meat  for  them. 

1  Tim.  1:  11  According  to  the  glorious  gospel  of  the  blessed 
God  which  was  committed  to  my  trust.  —  6:  20  O  Timothy, 
keep  that  which  is  committed  to  thy  trust,  avoding  profane 
and  vain  babblings,  and  oppositions  of  science  falsely  so 
called;  21  Which  some  professing,  have  erred  concerning  the 
faith. 

466.  Ministerial  temptations. 
I.  To  please  their  hearers. 

Num.  24:  10  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  1  called  thee  to  curse 
mine  enemies,  and  behold,  thou  hast  altogether  blessed  them 
these  three  times.  11  Therefore  now  flee  thou  to  thy 
place :  I  thought  to  promote  thee  unto  great  honor  ;  but  lo,  the 
LORD  hath  kept  thee  back  from  honor. 

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Trials  ai^d  Persecutions  of  Miuis.evs. 


2.  To  avoid  the  frowns  of  the  infuicntial. 

Am.  7:  12  Amaziah  said  unto  Amos,  O  thou  seer,  go  flee 
thee  away  into  the  land  of  Judah,  and  there  eat  bread,  and 
prophesy  there :  13  But  prophesy  not  again  any  more  at 
Bethel :  for  it  is  the  king's  chapel,  and  it  is  the  king's  court. 

Ac.  4:  18  And  they  called  them,  and  commanded  them  not 
to  speak  at  all,  nor  teach  in  the  name  of  Jesus. 

3.  To  conceal  the  true  G-od. 

Is.  30:  9  This  is  a  rebellious  people,  lying  children,  children 
that  will  not  hear  the  law  of  the  LORD  :  10  "Which  say  to 
the  seers,  See  not ;  and  to  the  prophets,  Prophesy  not  unto  us 
right  things,  speak  unto  us  smooth  things,  prophesy  deceits  :  1 1 
Get  ye  out  of  the  way,  turn  aside  out  of  the  path,  cause  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  to  cease  from  before  us. 

4.  To  countenance  popular  errors,  delusions  and  vice*. 

Ex.  32:  21  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  What  did  this  people 
unto  thee,  that  thou  hast  brought  so  great  a  sin  upon  them  ? 
22  And  Aaron  said,  Let  not  the  anger  of  my  lord  wax  hot : 
thou  knowest  the  people,  that  they  are  set  on  mischief.  23  For 
they  said  unto  me,  Make  us  gods  which  shall  go  before  us. 

Am.  2:  11  I  raised  up  of  your  sons  for  prophets,  and  of  your 
young  men  for  Nazarites.  Is  it  not  even  thus,  O  ye  children 
of  Israel?  saith  the  LORD.  12  But  ye  gave  the  Nazarites 
wine  to  drink ;  and  commanded  the  prophets,  saying,  Prophesy 
not. 

467.   Trials  and  persecutions  of  faithful  ministers- 

Jer.  2:  30  In  vain  have  I  smitten  your  children  ;  they  re- 
ceived no  correction :  your  own  sword  hath  devoured  your 
prophets,  like  a  destroying  lion. —  15:  10  Wo  is  me,  my 
mother,  that  thou  hast  borne  me  a  man  of  strife  and  a  man  of 
contention  to  the  whole  earth !  I  have  neither  lent  on  usury, 
nor  men  have  lent  to  me  on  usury;  yet  every  one  of  them  doth 
curse  me. 

Ezk.  33:  30  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  the  children  of  thy  peo- 
ple still  are  talking  against  thee  by  the  walls  and  in  the  doors 
of  the  houses. 

Mat.  10:  16  Behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves :  be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves.  17  But  beware  of  men:  for  they  will  deliver  you  up 
to  the  councils,  and  they  will  scourge  you  in  their  synagogues. 
18  And  ye  shall  be  brought  before  governors  and  kings  for 
my  sake,  for  a  testimony  against  them  and  the  Gentiles.  22 
And  ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my  name's  sake  :  but  he 
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Trials  and  Persecutions  of  Ministers. 


that  endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved.  23  But  when  they 
persecute  you  in  this  city,  tiee  ye  into  another:  for  verily  I 
say  unto  you,  Ye  shall  not  have  gone  over  the  cities  of  Israel 
till  the  Son  of  man  be  come.  24  The  disciple  is  not  above 
his  master,  nor  the  servant  above  his  lord.  25  It  is  enough 
for  the  disciple  that  he  be  as  his  master,  and  the  servant  as  his 
lord :  if  they  have  called  the  master  of  the  house  Beelzebub, 
how  much  more  shall  they  call  them,  of  his  household  ? — 23:  34 
Behold,  I  send  unto  you  prophets,  and  wise  men,  and  scribes ; 
and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  crucify,  and  some  of  them 
shall  ye  scourge  in  your  synagogues,  and  persecute  them  from 
city  to  city. 

Jn.  16:  33  These  things  I  have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me 
ye  might  have  peace.  In  the  world  ye  shall  have  tribulation, 
but  be  of  good  cheer:  I  have  overcome  the  world. — 17:  14  I 
have  given  them  thy  word ;  and  the  world  hath  hated  them, 
because  they  are  not  of  the  world,  even  as  I  am  not  of  the 
world. 

Ac.  5:  40  To  him  they  agreed :  and  \vhen  they  had  called 
the  apostles,  and  beaten  them,  they  commanded  that  they  should 
not  speak  in  the  name  of  Jesus,  and  let  them  go.  41  And 
they  departed  from  the  presence  of  the  council,  rejoicing  that 
they  were  counted  worthy  to  suffer  shame  for  his  name. 

Ac.  7:  52  Which  of  the  prophets  have  not  your  fathers  per- 
secuted ?  and  they  have  slain  them  which  shewed  before  of 
the  coming  of  the  Just  One ;  of  whom  ye  have  been  now  the 
betrayers  and  murderers.  —  9:  15  The  Lord  said  unto  him, 
Go  thy  way :  for  he  is  a  chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to  bear  my 
name  before  the  Gentiles,  and  kings,  and  the  children  of  Israel. 
16  For  I  will  show  him  how  great  things  he  must  suffer  for 
my  name's  sake.  —  20:  23  Save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  witnesseth 
in  every  city,  saying;  that  bonds  and  afflictions  abide  me. 

1  Cor.  4:  9  I  think  that  God  hath  set  forth  us  the  apostles 
last,  as  it  were  appointed  to  death :  for  we  are  made  a  spectacle 
unto  the  world,  and  to  angels,  and  to  men.     11  Even  unto 
this  present  hour  we  both  hunger,  and  thirst,  and  are  naked, 
and  are  buffeted,  and   have  no  certain   dwelling-place;     12 
And  labor,  working  with  our  own  hands.     Being  reviled,  we 
bless  ;  being  persecuted,  we  suffer  it ;     13  Being  defamed,  we 
entreat :  we  are  made  as  the  filth  of  the  world,  and  are  the 
off-scouring  of  all  things  unto  this  day. 

2  Cor.  1:  5  As  the  sufferings  of  Christ  abound  in  us,  so  our 
consolation  also  aboundeth  by  Christ.     6  And  whether  we  be 
afflicted,  if.  is  for  your  consolation  and  salvation,  which  is  effec- 
tu»J   in   the  enduring  of  the  same  sufferings   which  we  alsc 

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467  MINISTERIAL    TRUSTS,    TRIALS,   REWARDS,  . 


Trials  and  Persecutions  of  Ministers. 


suffer:  or  whether  we  be  comforted,  it  is  for  'your  consolation 
and  salvation.  7  And  our  hope  of  you  is  steadfast,  knowing 
that  as  ye  are  partakers  of  the  sufferings,  so  shall  ye  be  also  of 
the  consolation.  —  4:8  We  are  troubled  on  every  side,  yet  not 
distressed ;  we  are  perplexed,  but  not  in  despair  ;  9  Persecu- 
ted, but  not  forsaken;  cast  down,  but  not  destroyed;  10  Al- 
ways bearing  about  in  the  body  the  dying  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
that  the  life  also  of  Jesus  might  be  made  manifest  in  our  body. 
1 1  For  we  which  live  are  always  delivered  unto  death  for 
Jesus'  sake,  that  the  life  also  of  Jesus  might  be  made  manifest 
in  our  mortal  flesh.— ^6:  4  In  all  things  approving  ourselves  as 
the  ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in  afflictions,  in  neces- 
sities, in  distresses,  5  In  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults, 
in  labors,  in  watching.-*,  in  fastings  ;  8  By  honor  and  dishonor, 
by  evil  report  and  good  report ;  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true ; 
9  As  unknown,  and  yet  well  known ;  as  dying,  and  behold,  we 
live;  as  chastened,  and  not  killed;  10  As  sorrowful,  yet  al- 
ways rejoicing ;  as  poor,  yet  making  many  rich ;  as  having 
nothing,  and  yet  possessing  all  things. —  1 1:  23  Are  they  min- 
(sters  of  Christ  ?  (I  sp?«\k  as  a  fool)  I  am  more ;  in  labors 
more  abundant,  in  stripes  above  measure,  in  prisons  more  fre- 
quent, in  deaths  oft.  24  Of  the  Jews  five  times  received  J 
forty  stripes  save  one.  25  Thrice  was  I  beaten  with  rods 
once  was  I  stoned,  thrice  I  suffered  shipwreck,  a  night  and  a 
day  I  have  been  in  the  deep;  26  Li  journeyings  often,  in 
perils  of  waters,  in  perils  of  robbers,  in  perils  by  mine  own 
countrymen,  in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in  perils  in  the  city,  in 
perils  in  the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea,  in  perils  among 
false  brethren  ;  27  In  weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings 
often,  in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold  and  naked- 
ness. 32  In  Damascus  the  governor  under  Aretas  the  king 
kept  the  city  of  the  Damascenes  with  a  garrison,  desirous  to 
apprehend  me  :  33  And  through  a  window  in  a  basket  was  I 
let  down  by  the  wall,  and  escaped  his  hands. 

Gal.  1:  10  Do  I  now  persuade  men,  or  God?  or  do  I  seek 
to  please  men  ?  for  if  I  yet  pleased  men,  I  should  not  be  tht> 
servant  of  Christ.  —  5:  111,  brethren,  if  I  yet  preach  circum- 
cision, why  do  I  yet  suffer  persecution  ?  then  is  the  offence  oi 
the  cross  ceased. 

1  Th.  3:  3  That  no  man  should  be  moved  by  these  afflic 
tions :  for  yourselves  know  that  we  are  appointed  thereunto. 
4  For  verily,  when  we  were  with  you,  we  told  you  before  thai 
we  should  suffer  tribulation ;  even  as  it  came  to  pass,  and  ye 
know. 

2  Tim.  2:  3    Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a  good 

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Ministerial  Success. 


soldier  of  Jesus  Christ.  9  Wherein  I  suffer  trouble,  as  an 
evil-doer,  even  unto  bonds ;  but  the  word  of  God  is  not  bound. 
— 3:  11  Persecutions,  afflictions,  which  came  unto  me  at  An- 
tioch,  at  Iconium,  at  Lystra,  what  persecutions  I  endured :  but 
out  of  them  all  the  Lord  delivered  me.  12  Yea,  and  all  that 
will  live  godly  in  Christ  Jesus  shall  suffer  persecution. 

Rev.  1:91  John,  who  also  arn  your  brother,  and  companion 
in  tribulation,  and  in  the  kingdom  and  patience  of  Jesus  Christ, 
was  in  the  isle  that  is  called  Patmos,  for  the  word  of  God,  and 
for  the  testimony  of  Jesus  Christ.  [See  68,  511.] 

468.  Success  in  preaching  promised,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 

Jer.  23:  22  If  they  had  stood  in  my  counsel,  and  had 
caused  ray  people  to  hear  my  words,  then  they  should  have 
turned  them  from  their  evil  way,  and  from  the  evil  of  their 
doings. 

Dan.  12:  3  They  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  brightness 
of  the  firmament ;  and  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness, 
as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

Mk.  1:  17  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Come  ye  after  me,  and  I 
will  make  you  to  become  fishers  of  men. 

Jn.  4:  36  He  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages,  and  gathereth 
fruit  unto  life  eternal :  that  both  he  that  soweth,  and  he  that 
reapeth,  may  rejoice  together. 

Ac.  11:  24  He  was  a  good  man,  and  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  of  faith:  and  much  people  was  added  unto  the  Lord.-*— 
14:  1  It  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they  went  both  to- 
gether into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews,  and  so  spake,  that  a 
great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also  of  the  Greeks, 
believed. 

1  Tim.  4:  1 6  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the  doctrine ; 
continue  in  them :  for  in  doing  this  thou  shall  both  save  thy- 
self, and  them  that  hear  thee.  [See  432.] 

469.  7s  present  success  always  in  proportion  to  fa  it //fulness  '? 

Is.  49:  4  I  said,  I  have  labored  in  vain,  I  have  spent  my 
strength  for  nought,  and  in  vain ;  yet  surely  my  judgment  is 
with  the  LORD,  and  my  work  with  my  God.  5  And  now, 
saith  the  LORD  that  formed  me  from  the  womb  to  be  his  ser- 
vant, to  bring  Jacob  again  to  him,  Though  Israel  be  not  gath- 
ered, yet  shall  I  be  glorious  in  the  eyes  of  the  LORD,  and  ray 
God  shall  be  my  strength.  —  53:  1  Who  hath  believed  our 
report?  and  to  whom  is  the  arm  of  the  LORD  revealed? 

Ezk.  3:- 7  The  house  or  Israel  will  not  hearken  unto  thee  ; 


470  MINISTERIAL    TRUSTS,    TRIALS,   REWARDS. 


Minister  encouraged. 


for  they  will  not  hearken  unto  me :  for  all  the  house  of  Israe 
are  impudent  and  hard-hearted. 

Jn.  12:  37  Though  he  had  done  so  many  miracles  before 
them,  yet  they  believed  not  on  him :  38  That  the  saying  of 
Esakis  the  prophet  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  Lord, 
who  hath  believed  our  report  ?  and  to  whom  hath  the  arm  of 
the  Lord  been  revealed  ?  39  Therefore  they  could  not  believe, 
because  that  Esaias  said  again,  40  He  hath  blinded  their 
eyes,  and  hardened  their  heart ;  that  they  should  not  see  with 
their  eyes,  nor  understand  with  their  heart,  and  be  converted, 
and  I  should  heal  them. 

Ac.  13:  46  Then  Paul  and  Barnabas  waxed  bold,  and  said, 
It  was  necessary  that  the  word  of  God  should  first  have  been 
spoken  to  you :  but  seeing  ye  put  it  from  you,  and  judge  your- 
selves unworthy  of  everlasting  life,  lo,  we  turn  to  the  Gentiles. 

[See  435.] 

470.  Faithful  ministers  encouraged  and  rewarded  by  God. 

Jer.  1: 18  For  behold,  I  have  made  thee  this  day  a  defenced 
city,  and  an  iron  pillar,  and  brazen  walls  against  the  whole 
land,  against  the  kings  of  Judah,  against  the  princes  thereof, 
against  the  priests  thereof,  and  against  the  people  of  the  land. 
19  And  they  shall  fight  against  thee;  but  they  shall  not  pre- 
vail against  thee  ;  for  I  am  with  thee,  saith  the  LORD,  to  de- 
liver thee. — 15:  19  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  If  thou  return,  then 
will  I  bring  thee  again,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  me :  and 
if  thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as 
my  mouth :  let  them  return  unto  thee ;  but  return  not  thou 
unto  them.  20  And  I  will  make  thee  unto  this  people  a  fenced 
brazen  wall :  and  they  shall  fight  against  thee,  but  they  shall 
not  prevail  against  thee :  for  I  am  with  thee  to  save  thee  and 
to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  LORD.  21  And  I  will  deliver  thee  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  wicked,  and  I  will  redeem  thee  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  terrible. 

Ezk.  3:  8  Behold,  I  have  made  thy  face  strong  against  their 
faces,  and  thy  forehead  strong  against  their  foreheads.  9  As 
an  adamant,  harder  than  flint  have  I  made  thy  forehead :  fear 
them  not,  neither  be  dismayed  at  their  looks,  though  they  be  a 
rebellious  house. 

Mat.  28:  20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 
I  have  commanded  you :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

Lk.  6:  22  Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  hate  you,  arid 
when  they  shall  separate  you  from  their  company-,  and  shall 
reproach  you,  and  cast  out  your  name  as  evil,  for  the  Son  of 
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MINISTERIAL    TRUSTS,    TRIALS,  REWARDS.    471,  472 

Ministers  to  be  prayed  for  —  Ministerial  Support. 

man's  sake.  23  Eejoice  ye  in  that  day,  and  leap  for  joy :  for 
behold,  your  reward  is  great  in  heaven. — 21:  15  I  will  give 
you  a  mouth  and  wisdom,  which  all  your  adversaries  shall  not 
be  able  to  gainsay  nor  resist. 

2  Tim.  4:  7  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have  finished  my 
course,  I  have  kept  the  faith  :  8  Henceforth  there  is  laid  up 
for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the  righteous 
Judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day :  and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto 
all  them  also  that  love  his  appearing.  [See  630.] 

471.  Faithful  ministers  to  J:e  prayed  for. 

Ep.  6:  18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and 
supplication  for  all  saints;  19  And  for  me,  that  utterance 
may  be  given  unto  me,  that  I  may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to 
make  known  the  mystery  of  the  gospel. 

1  Th.  5:  25  Brethren,  pray  for  us. 

2  Th.  3:  1  Finally,  brethren,  pray  for  us,  that  the  word  of 
the  Lord  may  have  free  course,  and  be  glorified,  even  as  it  is 
with  you ;    2  And  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  unreasonable 
and  wicked  men:  for  all  men  have  not  faith. 

472.  Faithful  ministers  should  be  supported. 

Num.  18:  21  Behold,  I  have  given  the  children  of  Lt/sd  all 
the  tenth  in  Israel  for  an  inheritance,  for  their  service  which 
they  serve,  even  the  service  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation. 

Mai.  3:  10  Bring  ye  all  the  tithes  into  the  storehouse,  that 
there  may  be.  meat  in  my  house. 

Mat.  10:  9  Provide  neither  gold,  nor  silver,  nor  brass  in  your 
purses;  10  Nor  scrip  for  your  journey,  neither  two  coats, 
neither  shoes,  nor  yet  staves :  (for  the  workman  is  worthy  of 
his  meat.) 

Jn.  1 3:  20  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  receiveth 
whomsoever  I  send,  receiveth  me ;  and  he  that  receiveth  me, 
receiveth  him  that  sent  me. 

1  Cor.  9:  11  If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it 
a  great  thing  if  we  shall  reap  your  carnal  things  ?  i  3  Do  ye 
not  know  that  they  which  minister  about  holy  things  live  of  the 
things  of  the  temple,  and  they  which  wait  at  the  altar  are  par- 
takers with  the  altar  ?  14  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained 
that  they  which  preach  the  gospel  should  live  of  the  gospel. 

Gal.  6:  6  Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  communicate 
unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all  good  things. 

1  Th.  5:  12  We  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know  them  which 
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473,  474  MINISTERS    OF   SATAN. 


Numerous  —  deceitful. 


labor  among  you,  and  are  over  you  in  the  Lord,  and  admonish 
you  ;  13  And  to  esteem  them  very  highly  in  love  for  their 
work's  sake.  And  be  at  peace  among  yourselves. 

1  Tim.  5:  17  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well,  be  counted  wor- 
thy of  double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  the  word  and 
doctrine.  18  For  the  scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle 
the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer  is  worthy 
>f  his  reward. 


MINISTERS  OF  SATAN. 

473.  False  and  unfaithful  ministers  numerous. 

1  K.  18:  22  Then  said  Elijah  unto  the  people,  I,  even  I  only, 

I  main  a  prophet  of  the  LORD  ;  but  Baal's  prophets  are  four 
L,  ndred  and  fifty  men. 

Fer.  10:  21  The  pastors  are  become  brutish,  and  have  not 
se:  ^ht  the  LORD  :  therefore  they  shall  not  prosper,  and  all 
the  r  flocks  shall  be  scattered. 

Mat.  7:  22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
havti  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  cut  devils  ?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 
23  Avid  then  I  will  profess  unto  them  I  never  knew  you  :  de- 
part fh>m  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity.  —  24:  5  Many  shall  come 
in  my  i-.aine,  saying,  I  am  Christ;  and  shall  deceive  many. 

I 1  An  \  many  false  prophets  shall  rise,  and  shall  deceive  many. 

1  Jn»  <;  1    Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but  try  the 
spirits  wlvther  they  are  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets 
are  gone  c\it  into  the  world. 

2  Jn.  7  Many  deceivers  are  entered  into  the  world,  who 
confess  not  that  Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh.     This  is  a 
deceiver,  and  an  antichrist. 

474.  False  and  unfaithful  ministers  deceitful. 

Jer.  6:  14  They  have  healed  also  the  hurt  of  the  daughter 
of  my  people  slightly,  saying,  Peace,  peace ;  when  there  is  no 
peace. 

Ezk.  13:  10  They  have  seduced  my  people,  saying,  Peace  ; 
and  there  was  no  peace  ;  and  one  built  up  a  wall,  and  lo,  others 
daubed  it  with  untempered  mortar.  1 8  Wo  to  the  women  that 
sew  pillows  to  all  arm-holes,  and  make  kerchiefs  upon  the  head 
off  every  statue  to  hunt  souls  !  22  Because  with  lies  ye  have 
made  the  heart  of  the  righteous  sad,  whom  I  have  not  made 
sad ;  and  strengthened  the  hands  of  the  wicked,  that  he  should 
not  return  from  his  wicked  way  by  promising  him  life. 
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MINISTERS    OF    SATAN.  475 


Cruel,  dangerous  and  despicable. 


Mat.  7: 15  Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in 
sheep's  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves. — 
24:  1 1  Many  false  prophets  shall  rise,  and  shall  deceive  many. 
24  There  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false  prophets,  and 
shall  shew  great  signs  and  wonders  ;  insomuch  that,  if  it  ivere 
possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

Eom.  16:  17  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them  waich 
cause  divisions  and  offences,  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  ye 
have  learned ;  and  avoid  them.  18  For  they  that  are  such 
serve  not  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  but  their  own  belly ;  and 
by  good  words  and  fair  speeches  deceive  the  hearts  of  the 
simple. 

2  Cor.  11:  13  Such  are  false  apostles,  deceitful  workers, 
transforming  themselves  into  the  apostles  "of  Christ.  14  And 
no  marvel ;  for  Satan  himself  is  transformed  into  an  angel  of 
light.  15  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  ministers  also 
be  transformed  as  the  ministers  of  righteousness  ;  whose  end 
shall  be  according  to  their  works. 

Ep.  4:  14  That  we.  henceforth  be  no  more  children,  tossed  to 
and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the 
sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  in  wait 
to  deceive. 

2  Tim.  3:  13  Evil  men  and  seducers  shall  wax  worse  and 
worse,  deceiving,  and  being  deceived. 

Tit.  1:10  There  are  many  unruly  and  vain  talkers  and  de- 
ceivers, especially  they  of  the  circumcision:  11  Whose 
mouths  must  be  stopped,  who  subvert  whole  houses,  teaching 
things  which  they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre's  sake. 

2  Pet.  2:  3  Through  covetousness  shall  they  with  feigned 
words  make  merchandise  of  you :  whose  judgment  now  of  a 
long  time  lingereth  not,  and  their  damnation  slumbereth  not 

[See  15, 198,  702.] 

475.  False  and  unfaithful  teachers  cruel,  dangerous  and  despicable- 
Threats. 

Is.  3:  1 2  O  my  people,  they  which  lead  thee  cause  thee  to 
err,  and  destroy  the  way  of  thy  paths. — 9:  15  The  ancient 
and  honorable,  he  is  the  head ;  and  the  prophet  that  teacheth 
lies,  he  is  the  tail.  16  For  the  leaders  of  this  people  cause 
them  to  err ;  and  they  that  are  led  of  them  are  destroyed. 

Jer.  23:  1  Wo  be  unto  the  pastors  that  destroy  and  scatter 
the  sheep  of  my  pasture !  saith  the  LORD.  2  Therefore  thus 
saith  the  LORD  God  of  Israel  against  the  pastors  that  feed  my 
people ;  Ye  have  scattered  my  flock,  and  driven  them  away, 
and  ha^  e  not  visited  them :  behold,  I  will  visit  upon  you  the 

327 


475  MINISTERS    OF    SATAN. 

Cruel,  daugei'ous  und  despicable 


evil  of  your  doings,  saith  the  LORD.  14  I  have  seen  also  IP 
the  prophets  of  Jerusalem  a  horrible  thing :  they  commi  t  adul- 
tery, and  walk  in  lies :  they  strengthen  also  the  hands  of  evil- 
doers, that  none  doth  return  from  his  wickedness :  they  are  all 
of  them  unto  me  as  Sodom,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  as 
Gomorrah.  15  Therefore  thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts  con- 
cerning the  prophets ;  Behold,  I  will  feed  them  with  wormwood, 
and  make  them  drink  the  water  of  gall :  for  from  the  prophets 
of  Jerusalem  is  profaneness  gone  forth  into  all  the  land.  32 
Behold,  I  am  against  them  that  prophesy  false  dreams,  saith  the 
LORD,  and  do  tell  them,  and  cause  my  people  to  err  by  their 
jties,  and  by  their  lightness ;  yet  I  sent  them  not,  nor  com- 
manded them :  therefore  they  shall  not  profit  this  people  at  all, 
saith  the  LORD. 

Ezk.  13:  22  With  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart  of  the  right- 
eous sad,  whom  I  have  not  made  sad ;  ai>-d  strengthened  the 
hands  of  the  wicked,  that  he  should  not  return  from  his  wicked 
way,  by  promising  him  life. —  22:  25  Therr  is  a  conspiracy  of 
her  prophets  in  the  midst  thereof,  like  a  roaring  lion  ravening 
the  prey;  they  have  devoured  souls;  tfiry  have  taken  the 
treasure  and  precious  things  ;  they  have  mach  her  many  widows 
in  the  midst  thereof.  26  Her  priests  hav^  violated  my  law, 
and  have  profaned  my  holy  things :  they  have  put  no  differ- 
ence between  the  holy  and  profane,  neither  have  they  shewed 
difference  between  the  unclean  and  the  clean,  and  have  hid 
their  eyes  from  my  Sabbaths,  and  I  am  profaned  among  them. 
27  Her  princes  in  the  midst  thereof  are  like  wolves  ravening 
the  prey,  to  shed  blood,  and  to  destroy  souls,  to  get  dishonest 
gain.  28  And  her  prophets  have  daubed  tbom  with  untem- 
pered  mortar,  seeing  vanity,  and  divining  lies  un^o  them,  saying. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  when  the  LORD  hath  not  spoken. 
31  Therefore  have  I  poured  out  mine  indignation  upon  them ; 
J  have  consumed  them  with  the  fire  of  my  wrath :  their  own 
way  have  I  recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith  the-  Lord  GOD. 
—  34:  2  Son  of  man,  prophesy  against  the  shepherds  of  Israel, 
prophesy,  and  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  unto 
the  shepherds ;  Wo  be  to  the  shepherds  of  Israel  thst  do  feed 
themselves !  should  not  the  shepherds  feed  the  flocks  ?  3  Ye 
eat  the  fat,  and  ye  clothe  you  with  the  wool,  ye  kill  th^in  that 
are  fed :  but  ye  feed  not  the  flock.  4  The  diseased  have  ye 
not  strengthened,  neither  have  ye  healed  that  which  was  sick, 
neither  have  ye  bound  up  that  which  was  broken,  neither  have 
ye  brought  again  that  which  was  driven  away,  neither  have 
ye  sought  that  which  was  lost ;  but  with  force  and  with  cruelty 
have  ye  ruled  them.  10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Behold, 
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MINISTERS    OF    SATAN.  475 

Cruel,  dangerous  and  despicable. 

I  am  against  the  shepherds ;  and  I  will  require  my  flock  at 
their  hand,  and  cause  them  to  cease  from  feeding  the  flock : 
neither  shall  the  shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more ;  for  I 
will  deliver  my  flock  from  their  mouth,  that  they  may  not  be 
meat  for  them. 

Mai.  2:  8  Ye  are  departed  out  of  the  way ;  ye  have  caused 
many  to  stumble  at  the  law;  ye  have  corrupted  the  cove- 
nant of  Levi,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts.  9  Therefore  have  I 
also  made  you  contemptible  and  base  before  all  the  people, 
according  as  ye  have  not  kept  my  ways,  but  have  been  partial 
in  the  law. 

Mat.  23: 14  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites  ! 
for  ye  devour  widows'  houses,  and  for  a  pretence  make  long 
prayer :  therefore  ye  shall  receive  the  greater  damnation. 
1 5  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites !  fdfc  ye 
compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  proselyte ;  and  when  he 
is  made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the  child  of  hell  than 
yourselves.  16  Wo  unto  you,  ye  blind  guides!  which  say, 
Whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  temple,  it  is  nothing ;  but  who- 
soever shall  swear  by  the  gold  of  the  temple,  he  is  a  debtor. 
17  Ye  fools,  and  blind !  for  whether  is  greater,  the  gold,  or  the 
temple  that  sanctifieth  the  gold  ?  23  Wo  unto  you,  scribes 
and  Pharisees,  hypocrites !  for  ye  pay  tithe  of  mint,  and  anise, 
and  cummin,  and  have  omitted  the  weightier  matters  of  the 
law,  judgment,  mercy,  and  faith :  these  ought  ye  to  have  done, 
and  not  to  leave  the  other  undone.  24  Ye  blind  guides, 
which  strain  at  a  gnat,  and  swallow  a  camel.  27  Wo  unto 
you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites !  for  ye  are  like  unto 
whited  sepulchres,  which  indeed  appear  beautiful  outward,  but 
are  within  full  of  dead  iron's  bones,  and  of  all  uncleanness 
28  Even  so  ye  also  outwardly  appear  righteous  unto  men,  but 
within  ye  are  full  of  hypocrisy  and  iniquity.  33  Ye  serpents. 
yc,  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye  escape  the  damnation  of 
hell  ? 

Lk.  6:  26  Wo  unto  you,  when  all  men  shall  speak  well  of 
you!  for  so  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets. — 11:  52 
Wo  unto  you,  laAvyers !  for  ye  have  taken  away  the  key  of 
knowledge :  ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and  them  that  were 
entering  in  ye  hindered. 

Ac.  20:  29  I  know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous 
wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  30  Also 
of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise,  speaking  perverse  things, 
to  draw  away  disciples  after  them. 

2  Pet.  2:  1  There  were  false  prophets  also  among  the 
people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false  teachers  among  you,  who 
28*  329 


476,  477  MINISTERS    OF    SATAN. 

Sought  after  —  To  be  avoided. 

privily  shall  bring  in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the 
Lord  that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  themselves  swift 
destruction.  2  And  many  shall  follow  their  pernicious  ways  ; 
by  reason  of  whom  the  way  of  truth  shall  be  evil  spoken  of. 
3  And  through  covetousness  shall  they  with  feigned  words 
make  merchandise  of  you:  whose  judgment  now  of  a  long 
time  lingereth  not,  and  their  damnation  slumbereth  not. 
[See  175-7.] 

476.  False  and  unfaithful  teachers,  sought  after. 

Jer.  5:  30  A  wonderful  and  horrible  thing  is  committed  in 
the  land;  31  The  prophets  prophesy  falsely,  and  the  priests 
bear  rule  by  their  means ;  and  my  people  love  to  have  it  so : 
and  ^diat  will  ye  do  in  the  end  thereof  ? 

Jn.  5:  43  I  am  come  in  my  Father's  name,  and  ye  receive 
me  not :  if  another  shall  come  in  his  own  name,  him  ye  will 
receive. 

2  Tim.  4:  2  Preach  the  word :  be  instant  in  season,  out  of 
season ;  reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all  long-suffering  and 
doctrine.  3  The  time  will  come,  when  they  will  not  endure 
sound  doctrine ;  but  after  their  own  lusts  shall  they  heap  to 
themselves  teachers,  having  itching  ears ;  4  And  they  shall 
turn  away  their  ears  from  the  truth,  and  shall  be  turned  unto 
fables.  [See  175,  704.] 

477.  False  teachers  to  be  avoided — cautions. 

Pr.  19:  27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction  that  causeth 
to  err  from  the  words  of  knowledge. 

Mat.  7:  15  Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in 
sheep's  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves. — 15: 14 
Let  them  alone :  they  be  blind  leaders  of  the  blind.  —  24:  4 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  that  no  man 
deceive  you. 

Mk.  4:  24  He  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  what  ye  hear. 

Lk.  21:  8  He  said,  Take  heed  that  ye  be  not  deceived:  for 
many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying,  I  am .  Christ ;  and  the 
time  draweth  near :  go  ye  not  therefore  after  them. 

Rom.  16: 17  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them  which  cause 
divisions  and  offences,  contrary  to  the  doctrine  which  ye  have 
learned ;  and  avoid  them. 

1  Cor.  15:  33  Be  not  deceived :  Evil  communications  corrupt 
good  manners. 

Gal.  1:  7  There  be  some  that  trouble  you,  and  would  pervert 
the  gospel  of  Christ.  8  But  though  we,  or  an  angel  from 


MIRTH   AND    LAUGHTER.  478,  479 

Common  —  Nature  and  tendency  of. 

heaven,  preach  any  other  gospel  unto  you  than  that  which  we 
have  preached  unto  you,  let  him  be  accursed. 

Ph.  3:  2  Beware  of  dogs,  beware  of  evil-workers,  beware  of 
the  concision ;  3  For  we  are  the  circumcision,  which  worship 
Clod  in  the  Spirit;  and  rejoice  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  have  no 
confidence  in  the  flesh. 

1  Tim.  6:  3  If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent  not  to 
wholesome  words,  even  the  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  to  the  doctrine  which  is  according  to  godliness,  4  He  is 
proud,  knowing  nothing,  but  doting  about  questions  and  strifes 
of  words,  whereof  cometh  envy,  strife,  railings,  evil  surmisings, 
5  Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt  minds,  and  destitute 
of  the  truth,  supposing  that  gain  is  godliness :  from  such  with- 
draw thyself. 

2  Jn.  10  If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring  not  this 
doctrine,  receive  him  not  into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God 
speed :    1 1   For  he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed,  is  partaker  of 
his  evil  deeds.     [See  18,  112,  175-7.] 

478.  False  teachers  destroy  themselves  and  ethers. 

Ma&  15:  14  Let  them  alone:  they  be  blind  leaders  of  the 
blind.  And  if  the  blind  lead  the  blind,  both  shall  fall  into  the 
ditch.  —  23:  13  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypo- 
crites! for  ye  shut  up  the  kingdom  of  heaven  against  men:. 
for  ye  neither  go  in  yourselves,  neither  suffer  ye  them  that  are 
entering,  to  go  in.  15  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites !  for  ye  compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  prose- 
lyte ;  and  when  he  is  made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the 
child  of  hell  than  yourselves. 

MIRTH  AND  LAUGHTER. 

479.  Mankind  prone  to  mirth  —  nature  and  tendency  of. 

Job  21:  11  They  send  forth  their  little  ones  like  a  flock,  and 
their  children  dance.  12  They  take  the  timbrel  and  han  ,anl 
rejoice  at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  13  They  spend  their  days 
in  wealth,  and  in  a  moment  go  down  to  the  grave.  14  j  here- 
fore  they  say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us ;  for  we  desire  not  the 
knowledge  of  thy  ways. 

Pr.  14:  13  Even  in  laughter  the  heart  is  sorrowful ;  ant  I 
the  end  of  that  mirth  is  heaviness. —  21:  17  He  that  loveth 
pleasure  shall  be  a  poor  man :  he  that  loveth  wine  and  oil  shall 
not  be  rich. 

EC.  2:  1  I  said  in  my  heart,  Go  to  now,  I  will  prove  thee 
with  mirth ;  therefore  enjoy  pleasure :  and  behold,  this  also  it 

331 


480  MISSIONS. 

Needed  and  appointed. 

vanity.  2  I  said  of  laughter,  It  is  mad :  and  of  mirth,  What 
doeth  it?  10  Whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I  kept  not  from 
them,  I  withheld  not  my  heart  from  any  joy ;  for  my  heart 
rejoiced  in  all  my  labor :  and  this  was  my  portion  of  all  my 
labor.  1 1  Then  I  looked  on  all  the  works  that  my  hands  had 
wrought,  and  on  the  labor  that  I  had  labored  to  do :  and  behold, 
all  was  vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit,  and  there  was  no  profit 
under  the  sun.  —  7:  2  It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourn- 
ing, than  to  go  to  the  house  of  feasting :  for  that  is  the  end  of 
all  men ;  and  the  living  will  lay  it  to  his  heart.  3  Sorrow  is 
better  than  laughter :  for  by  the  sadness  of  the  countenance 
the  heart  is  made  better.  4  The  heart  of  the  wise  is  in  the 
house  of  mourning ;  but  the  heart  of  fools  is  in  the  house  of 
mirth.  — 11:  9  Rejoice,  O  young  man,  in  thy  youth;  and  let 
thy  heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth,  and  walk  in 
the  ways  of  thine  heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes :  but 
know  thou,  that  for  all  these  things  God  will  bring  thee  into 
judgment.  10  Therefore  remove  sorrow  from  thy  heart,  and 
put  away  evil  from  thy  flesh:  for  childhood  and  youth  are 
vanity. 

Lk.  6:  25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full !  for  ye  shall  hunger 
Wo  unto  you  that  laugh  now !  for  ye  shall  mourn  and  weep. 

1  Cor.  10:  7  Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were  some  of  them  : 
as  it  is  written,  The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose 
up  to  play. 

2  Pet.  2:  13  And  shall  receive  the  reward  of  unrighteous- 
ness, as  they  that  count  it  pleasure  to  riot  in  the  day-time. 
Spots  they  are  and  blemishes,  sporting  themselves  with  their 
own  deceivings  while  they  feast  with  you.     [See  698,  711.") 


MISSIONS. 
480.  Missions  needed  and  divinely  appointed. 

Ps.  9:  17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God  —  74:  20  Have  respect  unto  the  cove- 
nant :  for  the  dark  places  of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habitations 
of  cruelty. 

Mat.  28:  19  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatso- 
ever I  have  commanded  you :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  always, 
even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

Mk.  16:  15  He  said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and 
preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature. 
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MISSIONS MODESTY.  48 1 ,  -'  82 

m jl 

Missions  encouraged  — Modesty  required. 

Rom.  2:  12  As  many  as  have  sinned  without  law,  shall  also 
perish  without  law :  and  as  many  as  have  sinned  in  the  law, 
shall  be  judged  by  the  law.  —  10:  14  How  then  shall  they  call 
»n  him  in  whom  they  have  not  believed?  and  how  shall  they 
believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ?  and  how  shall 
they  hear  without  a  preacher?  15  And  how  shall  they  preach, 
except  they  be  sent  ?  as  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet 
of  them  that  preach  the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings 
of  good  things !  [See  359,  448.] 

481.  Encouragement  of  missions. 

Ps.  68:  31  Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt;  Ethiopia  shall 
soon  stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. —  110:  3  Thy  people 
shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy  power,  in  the  beauties  of 
holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning :  thou  hast  the  dew  of 
thy  youth. 

Joel  2:  28  It  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I  will  pour 
out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ;  and  your  sons  and  your  daughters 
shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  your  young 
men  shall  see  visions :  29  And  also  upon  the  servants  and 
upon  the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit. 

Ac.  28:  28  Be  it  known  therefore  unto  you,  that  the  salva- 
tion of  God  is  sent  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  that  they  will  heai 
it.  [See  90,  440.] 

MODESTY. 

482.  Modesty  and  lowliness  required. 

Pr.  25:  6  Put  not  forth  thyself  in  the  presence  of  the  king  ; 
and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great  men  ;  7  For  better  it  is 
that  it  be  said  unto  thee,  Come  up  hither;  than  that  thou 
shouldest  be  put  lower  in  the  presence  of  the  prince  whom 
thine  eyes  have  seen. 

Mat.  1 1:  29  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me :  for 
I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls.  —  20:  26  It  shall  not  be  so  among  you  :  but  who- 
soever will  be  great  among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister :  27 
And  whosoever  will  be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  ser- 
vant. 

Rom.  12:  3  I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  every 
man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly 
than  he  ought  to  think;  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as  God 
hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith.  10  Be  kindly 
affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love;  in  honor  pre- 
ferring one  another. 

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483—485  NATIONAL. 


National  Organizations  —  Promises. 


1  Cor.  13:4  Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity 
envieth  not ;  charity  vaimteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up. 

Gal.  5:  26  Let  us  not  be  desirous  of  vain-glory,  provoking 
one  another,  envying  one  another. 

Ep.  4:  1  I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love. 

Ph.  2:  3  Let  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain-glory  ; 
but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than 
themselves.  [See  62,  437.] 

483    Modesty  in  good  works. 

Mat.  6:  1  Take  heed  that  ye  do  not  your  alms  before  men, 
to  be  seen  of  them  :  otherwise  ye  have  no  reward  of  your 
Father  which  is  in  heaven.  2  Therefore,  when  thou  doe.-.:t 
thine  alms,  do  not  sound  a  trumpet  before  thee,  as  the  hypo- 
crites do,  in  the  synagogues,  and  in  the  streets,  that  they  may 
have  glory  of  men.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  They  have  their 
reward.  3  But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy  left  hand 
know  what  thy  right  hand  doeth  ;  4  That  thine  alms  may  be 
in  secret :  and  thy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret,  himself  shull 
reward  thee  openly.  [See  703.] 


NATIONAL. 

484.  National  organizations  appointed. 

Gen.  21:  13  Of  the  son  of  the  bond- woman  will  I  make  a 
nation,  because  he  is  thy  seed. 

Dt.  32:  8  When  the  Most  High  divided  to  the  nations  their 
inheritance,  when  he  separated  the  sons  of  Adam,  he  set  the 
bounds  of  the  people  according  to  the  number  of  the  children 
of  Israel. 

485.  National  promises  and  favors  to  the  obedient. 

Ex.  19:  5  If  ye  will  obey  my  voice  indeed,  and  keep  my 
covenant,  then  ye  shall  be  a  peculiar  treasure  unto  me  above 
all  people  :  for  all  the  earth  is  mine  :  6  And  ye  shall  be  unto 
me  a  kingdom  of  priests,  and  an  holy  nation. 

Lev.  26:  3  If  ye  walk  in  my  statutes  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments, and  do  them ;  4  Then  I  will  give  you  rain  in  due 
season,  and  the  land  shall  yield  her  increase,  and  the  trees  of 
the  field  shall  yield  their  fruit :  6  And  I  will  give  peace  in 
the  land,  and  ye  shall  lie  down,  and  aune  shall  make  fov 
334 


NATIONAL.  48* 


Promises  to  the  Obedient. 


afraid :  and  1  will  rid  evil  beasts  out  of  the  land,  neither  shall 
the  sword  go  through  your  land.  7  And  ye  shall  chase  your 
enemies,  and  they  shall  fkll  before  you  by  the  sword.  8  And 
five  of  you  shall  chase  an  hundred,  and  an  hundred  ot  you 
shall  put  ten  thousand  to  flight :  and  your  enemies  shall  fall 
before  you  by  the  sword.  9  For  I  will  have  respect  unto  you. 
and  make  you  fruitful,  and  multiply  you,  and  establish  my 
f*uvenant  with  you.  10  And  ye  siiall  eat  old  store,  and  bring 
forth  the  old  because  of  the  new.  1 1  And  I  will  set  my  taber- 
nacle among  you :  and  my  soul  shall  not  abhor  you.  12  And 
I  will  walk  among  you,  and  will  be  your  God,  and  ye  shall  be 
my  people. 

Dt.  4:  5  Behold,  I  have  taught  you  statutes,  and  judgments, 
even  as  the  LORD  my  God  commanded  me^  that  ye  should  do 
so  in  the  land  whither  ye  go  to  possess  it.  6  Keep  therefore 
and  do  them :  for  this  is  your  wisdom  and  your  understanding, 
in  the  sight  of  the  nations,  which  shall  hear  all  these  statutes, 
and  say,  Surely  this  great  nation  is  a  wise  and  understanding 
people.  40  Thou  shalt  keep  therefore  his  statutes  and  his  com- 
mandments which  I  command  thee  this  day,  that  it  may  go 
well  with  thee,  arid  with  thy  children  after  thee,  and  that  thou 
mayest  prolong  thy  days  upon  the  earth,  which  the  LOUD  thy 
God  giveth  thee,  for  ever.  —  28:  1  It  shall  come  to  pass,  if 
thou  shalt  hearken  diligently  unto  the  voice  of  the  LORD  thy 
God,  to  observe  and  to  do  all  his  commandments  which  1  com- 
mand thee  this  day :  that  the  LORD  thy  God  will  set  thee  on 
high  above  all  nations  of  the  earth:  2  And  all  these  blessings 
shall  come  on  thee,  and  overtake  thee,  if  thou  shalt  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  the  LORD  thy  God.  o  Blessed  shalt  thou  be 
in  the  city,  and  blessed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  field.  4  Blessed 
shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  ground, 
and  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle,  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the 
flocks  of  thy  sheep.  5  Blessed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy 
store.  6  Blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest  in,  and 
blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest  out.  7  The  LORD  shall 
cause  thine  enemies  that  rise  up  against  thee  to  be  smitten 
before  thy  face:  they  shall  come  out  against  thee  one  way, 
and  flee  before  thee  seven  ways.  8  The  LORD  shall  command 
the  blessing  upon  thee  in  thy  store-houses,  and  in  all  that  thou 
settest  thine  hand  unto :  and  he  shall  bless  thee  in  the  land 
which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee.  9  The  LORD  shall 
establish  thee  a  holy  people  unto  himself,  as  he  hath  sworn  unto 
thee,  if  thou  shalt  keep  the  commandments  of  the  LORD  thy 
God,  and  walk  in  his  ways.  10  And  all  people  of  the  earth 
eliall  see  that  thou  art  called  by  the  name  of  the  LORD  ;  and 

335 


436  NATIONAL. 


Threats  to  the  Disobedient. 


they  shall  be  afraid  of  thee.  11  And  the  LORD  shall  make 
thee  plenteous  in  goods,  in  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  in  the 
fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy  ground,  in  the  land 
which  the  LORD  sware  unto  thy  fathers  to  give  thee.  12  The 
LORD  shall  open  unto  thee  his  good  treasure,  the  heaven  to 
give  the  rain  unto  thy  land  in  his  season,  and  to  bless  all  the 
work  of  thine  hand :  and  thou  shalt  lend  unto  many  nations, 
and  thou  shalt  not  borrow.  13  And  the  LORD  shall  make  thee 
the  head,  and  not  the  tail ;  and  thou  shalt  be  above  only,  and 
thou  shalt  not  be  beneath ;  if  that  thou  hearken  unto  the  com- 
mandments of  the  LORD  thy  God,  which  I  command  thee  this 
day,  to  observe  and  to  do  them. 

Ps.  81:  13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways !  141  should  soon  have  sub- 
dued their  enemies,  and  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversa- 
ries. 15  The  haters  of  the  LORD  should  have  submitted  them- 
selves unto  him :  but  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 
1 6  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat : 
and  with  honey  out  of  the  rock  should  I  have  satisfied  thee. 
[Lev.  26:  3—12.  Dt.  4:  5,  6,  40,  and  28:  1—13.] 

[See  302,  630,  and  Promises  in  the  Index.] 

486.  National  threats  and  calamities  for  disobedience. 

Lev.  26:  14  If  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me,  and  will  not  do  w 
all  these  commandments ;  15  And  if  ye  shall  despise  my  A 
statutes,  or  if  your  soul  abhor  my  judgments,  so  that  ye  will 
not  do  all  my  commandments,  but  that  ye  break  my  covenant: 
161  also  will  do  this  unto  you,  I  will  even  appoint  over  you 
terror,  consumption,  and  the  burning  ague,  that  shall  consume 
the  eyes,  and  cause  sorrow  of  heart :  and  ye  shall  sow  youi 
seed  in  vain;  for  your  enemies  shall  eat  it.  17  And  I  will 
set  my  face  against  you,  and  ye  shall  be  slain  before  your  ene- 
mies :  they  that  hate  you  shall  reign  over  you,  and  ye  shall 
flee  when  none  pursueth  you.  18  And  if  ye  will  not  yet  foi 
all  this  hearken  unto  me,  then  I  will  punish  you  seven  times 
more  for  your  sins.  19  And  I  will  break  the  pride  of  your 
power  ;  and  I  will  make  your  heaven  as  iron,  and  your  earth 
as  brass  :  20  And  your  strength  shall  be  spent  in  vain :  for 
your  land  shall  not  yield  her  increase,  neither  shall  the  trees 
of  the  land  yield  their  fruits.  21  And  if  ye  walk  contrary 
unto  me,  and  will  not  hearken  unto  me,  I  will  bring  seven 
times  more  plagues  upon  you,  according  to  your  sins.  22  1 
will  also  send  wild  beasts  among  you,  which  shall  rob  you  of 
your  children,  and  destroy  your  cattle,  and  make  you  few  in 
number,  and  y:mr  hioh-wsiys  shall  be  desolate.  -23  And  if  ye 
336 


NATIONAL.  480 


Threats  to  the  Disobedient 


will  not  be  reformed  by  me  by  these  things,  but  will  walk  con- 
trary unto  me  ;  24  Then  will  I  also  walk  contrary  unto  you, 
and  will  punish  you  yet  seven  times  for  your  sins.  25  And  I 
will  bring  a  sword  upon  you,  that  shall  avenge  the  quarrel  of 
my  covenant :  and  when  ye  are  gathered  together  within  your 
tities,  I  will  send  the  pestilence  among  you  ;  and  ye  shall  be 
delivered  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy.  26  And  when  I  have 
broken  the  staff  of  your  bread,  ten  women  shall  bake  your 
Dread  in  one  oven,  and  they  shall  deliver  you  your  bread  again 
by  weight :  and  ye  shall  eat,  and  not  be  satisfied.  27  And  if 
ye  will  not  for  all  this  hearken  unto  me,  but  walk  contrary 
to  me  :  28  Then  I  will  walk  contrary  unto  you  also  in  fury  ; 
and  I,  even  I,  will  chastise  you  seven  times  for  your  sins.  29 
And  ye  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  your  sons,  and  the  flesh  of  your 
daughters  shall  ye  eat.  30  And  I  will  destroy  your  high 
places,  and  cut  down  your  images,  and  cast  your  carcasses 
upon  the  carcasses  of  your  idols,  and  my  soul  shall  abhor  you. 
31  And  I  will  make  your  cities  waste,  and  bring  your  sanc- 
tuaries unto  desolation,  and  I  will  not  smell  the  savor  of  your 
sweet  odors.  32  And  I  will  bring  the  land  into  desolation  : 
and  your  enemies  which  dwell  therein  shall  be  astonished  at 
it.  33  And  I  will  scatter  you  among  the  heathen,  and  will 
draw  out  a  sword  after  you  :  and  your  land  shall  be  desolate, 
and  your  cities  waste.  34  Then  shall  the  land  enjoy  her  sab- 
Oaths,  a^  long  as  it  lieth  desolate,  and  ye  be  in  your  enemies' 
land :  even  then  shall  the  land  rest,  and  enjoy  her  sabbaths. 
35  As  lonr  as  it  lieth  desolate  it  shall  rest;  because  it. did  not 
rest  in  yrur  sabbaths,  when  ye  dwelt  upon  it.  36  And  upon 
them  that  are  left  alive  of  you,  I  will  send  a  fain tn ess  into 
their  hearts  in  the  lands  of  their  enemies  ;  and  the  sound  of  a 
shaken  leaf  shall  chase  them ;  and  they  shall  flee,  as  fleeing 
fyoni  a  sword ;  and  they  shall  fall  when  none  pursueth.  37 
A.nd  they  shall  fall  one  upon  another,  as  it  were  before  a 
iword,  when  none  pursueth :  and  ye  shall  have  no  power  to 
stand  before  your  enemies.  38  And  ye  shall  perish  among 
the  heathen,  and  the  land  of  your  enemies  shall  eat  you  up. 
39  And  they  that  are  left  of  you  shall  pine  away  in  their  ini- 
quity in  your  enemies'  lands;  and  also  in  the  iniquities  of  their 
lathers  shall  they  pine  away  with  them. 

Dt.  4:  25  When  thou  shalt  beget  children,  and  children's 
children,  and  ye  shall  have  remained  long  in  the  land,  and 
shall  corrupt  yourselves,  and  make  a  graven  image,  or  the  like- 
aess  of  any  thing,  and  shall  do  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  LORD 
thy  God,  to  provoke  him  to  anger,  26  I  call  heaven  and  earth 
to  witness  against  you  this  day,  that  ye  shall  soon  utterly  pe*- 

29  337 


48G  NATIONAL. 


Threats  to  the  Disobedient . 


ish  from  off  the  land  wliereunto  ye  go  over  Jordan  to  possess 
it :  ye  shall  not  prolong  your  days  upon  it,  but  shall  utterly  be 
destroyed.  27  And  the  LORD  shall  scatter  you  among  the 
nations,  and  ye  shall  be  left  few  in  number  among  the  heathen, 
whither  the  LORD  shall  lead  you. -— 28:  15  It  shall  come  to 
pass,  if  thou  wilt  not  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the  LORD  thy 
God,  to  observe  to  do  all  his  commandments  and  his  statutes 
which  I'  command  thee  this  day ;  that  all  these  curses  shall 
come  upon  thee:  16  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and 
cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  field.  17  Cursed  shall  be  thy  bas- 
ket and  thy  store.  18  Cursed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body, 
and  the  fruit  of  thy  land,  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the 
flocks  of  thy  sheep.  19  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest 
in,  and  cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest  out.  20  The 
LORD  shall  send  upon  thee  cursing,  vexation,  and  rebuke,  in 
all  that  thou  settest  thine  hand  unto  for  to  do,  until  thou  be  de- 
stroyed, and  until  thou  perish  quickly :  because  of  the  wicked- 
ness of  thy  doings  whereby  thou  hast  forsaken  me.  21  The 
LORD  shall  make  the  pestilence  cleave  unto  thee,  until  he  have 
consumed  thee  from  off  the  land,  whither  thou  goest  to  possess 
it.  22  The  LORD  shall  smite  thee  with  a  consumption, 
and  with  a  fever,  and  with  an  inflammation,  and  with 
an  extreme  burning,  and  with  the  sword,  and  with  blast- 
ing, and  with  mildew:  and  they  shall  pursue  thee  until 
thou  perish.  23  And  thy  heaven  that  is  over  thy  head  shall 
be  brass,  and  the  earth  that  is  uncle-  thee  shall  be  iron.  24 
The  LORD  shall  make  the  rain  of  thy  land  powder  and  dust : 
from  heaven  shall  it  come  down  upon  thee,  until  thou  be  de- 
stroyed. 25  The  LORD  shall  cause  thee  to  be  smitten  before 
thine  enemies :  thou  shalt  go  out  one  way  against  them,  and 
flee  seven  ways  before  them;  and  shalt  be  removed  into 
all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth.  33  The  fruit  of  thy  land,  and 
all  thy  labors,  shall  a  nation  which  thou  knowest  not  eat  up  : 
and  thou  shalt  be  only  oppressed  and  crushed  al way.  37  And  thou 
shalt  become  an  astonishment,  a  proverb,  and  a  by- word,  among 
all  nations  whither  the  LORD  shall  lead  thee.  38  Thou  shalt  car- 
-y  much  seed  out  into  the  field,  and  shalt  gather  but  little  in ; 
for  the  locust  shall  consume  it.  39  Thou  shalt  plant  vineyards 
and  dress  them,  but  shalt  neither  drink  of  the  wine,  nor  gather 
the  grapes :  for  the  worms  shall  eat  them.  40  Thou  shalt  have 
olive-trees  throughout  all  thy  coasts,  but  thou  shalt  not  anoir-t 
thyself  with  the  oil ;  for  thine  olive  shall  cast  his  fruit.  41 
Thou  shalt  beget  sons  and  daughters,  but  thou  shalt  not  enjoy 
them :  for  they  shall  go  into  captivity.  42  All  thy  trees  and 
fruit  of  thy  land  shall  the  locusts  consume.  43  The  stranger 
338 


NATIONAL.  486 


Threats  to  the  Disobedient. 


t  \  \t  is  within  thee  shall  get  up  above  thee  very  high ;  and  thou 
shalt  come  down  very  low.  44  He  shall  lend  to  thee,  and 
thou  shalt  not  lend  to  him  :  he  shall  be  the  head,  and  thou  shalt 
be  the  tail.  45  Moreover,  all  these  curses  shall  come  upon 
thee,  and  shall  pursue  thee,  and  overtake  thee,  till  thou  be  de- 
stroyed :  because  thou  hearkenedst  not  unto  the  voice  of  the 
LORD  thy  God,  to  keep  his  commandments  and  his  statutes 
which  he  commanded  thee.  46  And  they  shall  be  upon  thee 
for  a  sign  and  for  a  wonder,  and  upon  thy  seed  for  ever.  47 
Because  thou  servedstnot  the  LORD  thy  God  with  joy  fulness  and 
with  gladness  of  heart,  for  the  abundance  of  all  things;  48 
Therefore  shalt  thou  serve  thine  enemies  which  the  LORD  shall 
send  agaiost  thee,  in  hunger,  and  in  thirst,  and  in  nakedness, 
and  in  wam  of  all  things :  and  he  shall  put  a  yoke  of  iron  upon 
thy  neck,  until  he  have  destroyed  thee.  58  If  thou  wilt  not 
observe  to  do  ail  the  words  of  this  law  that  are  written  in  this 
book,  that  thou  mayest  fear  this  glorious  and  fearful  name, 
THE  LORD  THY  GOD ;  59  Then  the  LORD  will  make 
thy  plagues  wonuerful,  and  the  plagues  of  thy  seed,  even  great 
plagues,  and  of  i^ng  continuance,  and  sore  sicknesses,  and  of 
long  continuance.  62  And  ye  shall  be  left  few  in  numbei 
whereas  ye  were  is  the  stars  of  heaven  for  multitude ;  because 
thou  wouldest  not  obey  the  voice  of  the  LORD  thy  God.  63 
And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as  the  LORD  rejoiced  over  you 
to  do  you  good,  ana  10  multiply  you  ;  so  the  LORD  will  rejoice 
over  you  to  destroy  you  and  to  bring  you  to  nought ;  and  yo 
shall  be  plucked  from  oft"  the  land  whither  thou  goest  to  possess 
it.  66  And  thy  life  shall  hang  in  doubt  before  thee  :  and  thou 
shalt  fear  day  and  night,  and  shalt  have  none  assurance  of  thy 
life :  67  In  the  morning  thou  shalt  say,  Would  God  it  were 
even !  and  at  even  thou  shalt  say,  Would  God  it  were  morn- 
ing !  for  the  fear  of  thine  heart  wherewith  thou  shalt  fear,  and 
for  the  sight  of  thine  eyes  which  thou  shalt  see. 

2  Ch.  24:  20  And  the  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  Zechariah 
the  son  of  Jehoiada  the  priest,  which  stood  above  the  people, 
and  said  unto  them,  Thus  saith  God,  Why  transgress  ye  the 
commandments  of  the  LORD,  that  ye  cannot  prosper  ?  because 
ye  have  forsaken  the  LORD,  he  hath  also  forsaken  you.  21 
And  they  conspired  against  him,  and  stoned  him  with  stones  at 
the  commandment  of  the  king,  in  the  court  of  the  house  of  the 
LORD.  22  Thus  Joash  the  king  reinembered  not  the  kindness 
which  Jahoiada  his  father  had  done  to  him,  but  slew  his  son- 
And  when  he  died,  he  said,  The  toliD  look  upon  it,  and  re- 
quire it-  23  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  the  year,  that 
the  host  of  Syria  came  up  against  him:  and  they  came  to 

389 


486  NATIONAL. 


Threats  to  the  Disobedient. 


Judah  and  Jerusalem,  and  destroyed  all  the  princes  of  the 
people  from  among  the  people,  and  sent  all  the  spoil  of  them 
unto  the  king  of  Damascus.  24  For  the  army  of  the  Syrians 
came  with  a  small  company  of  men,  and  the  LORD  delivered  a 
very  great  host  into  their  hand,  because  they  had  forsaken  the 
LORD  God  of  their  fathers.  So  they  executed  judgment 
against  Joash. 

Neh.  9:  25  They  took  strong  cities,  and  a  fat  land,  and  pos- 
sessed houses  full  of  all  goods,  wells  digged,  vineyards  and  olive- 
yards,  and  fruit-trees  in  abundance :  so  they  did  eat,  and  were 
filled,  and  became  fat,  and  delighted  themselves  in .  thy  great 
goodness.  26  Nevertheless,  they  were  disobedient,  and  re- 
belled against  thee,  and  cast  thy  law  behind  their  backs,  and 
slew  thy  prophets  which  testified  against  them  to  turn  them  to 
thee,  and  they  wrought  great  provocations.  27  Therefore  thou 
deliveredst  them  into  the  hand  of  their  enemies,  who  vexed 
them :  and  in  the  time  of  their  trouble,  when  they  cried  unto 
thee,  thou  heardest  them  from  heaven ;  and  according  to  thy 
manifold  mercies  thou  gavest  them  saviours,  who  saved  them 
out  of  the  hand  of  their  enemies.  28  But  after  they  had  rest, 
they  did  evil  again  before  thee :  therefore  leftest  thou  them  in 
the  hand  of  their  enemies,  so  that  they  had  the  dominion  over 
them :  yet  when  they  returned  and  cried  unto  thee,  thou  heard- 
est them  from  heaven  ;  and  many  times  didst  thou  deliver  them 
according  to  thy  mercies  :  29  And  testifiedst  against  them,  that 
thou  mightest  bring  them  again  unto  thy  law :  yet  they  dealt 
proudly,  and  hearkened  not  unto  thy  commandments,  but 
sinned  against  thy  judgments,  (which  if  a  man  do,  he  shall  live 
in  them  ;)  and  withdrew  the  shoulder,  and  hardened  their  neck, 
and  would  not  hear.  30  Yet  many  years  didst  thou  forbear 
them,  and  testifiedst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in  thy  pro- 
phets :  yet  would  they  not  give  ear :  therefore  gavest  thou 
them  into  the  hand  of  the  people  of  the  lands. 

Jer.  44:  6  My  fury  and  mine  anger  \vas  poured  forth,  and 
was  kindled  in  the  cities  of  Judah  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusa- 
lem ;  and  they  are  wasted  and  desolate,  as  at  this  day.  7  There- 
fore now  thus  saith  the  LORD,  the  God  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ;  Wherefore  commit  ye  this  great  evil  against  your 
souls,  to  cut  off  from  you  man  and  woman,  child  arid  suckling, 
out  of  Judah,  to  leave  you  none  to  remain :  8  In  that  ye  pro- 
voke me  unto  wrath  with  the  works  of  your  hands,  burning  in- 
cense unto  other  gods  in-tj^.land  of  Egypt,  whither  ye  be  gone 
to  dwell,  that  ye  mignPl^r  yourselves  off,  and  that  ye  might 
be  a  curse  and  a  reproach  among  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  ? 
9  Have  ye  forgot'  -?n  the  wickednesss  of  your  fathers,  and  the 
340 


NEUTRALITY  —  OPPRESSION.  487,  488 

Neuti  ality  to  Christ  impossible  —  Specimens  of  Oppression. 

wickedness  of  the  kings  of  Judah,  and  the  wickedness  of  their 
wives,  and  your  own  wickedness,  and  the  wickedness  of  your 
wives,  which  they  have  committed  in  the  land  of  Judah,  and 
in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem?  10  They  are  not  humbled  even 
unto  this  day,  neither  have  they  feared,  nor  walked  in  my  law, 
nor  in '  my  statutes,  that  I  set  before  you  and  before  your 
fathers.  11  Therefore  thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  the  God 
of  Israel ;  Behold,  I  will  set  my  face  against  you  for  evil,  and 
to  cut  off  all  Judah. 

Ezk.  39:  23  The  heathen  shall  know  that  the  house  of  Israel 
went  into  captivity  for  their  iniquity  :  because  they  trespassed 
against  me,  therefore  hid  I  my  face  from  them,  and  gave  them 
into  the  hand  of  their  enemies  :  so  fell  they  all  by  the  sword. 
[Lev.  26:  14—39.  Dt.  28:  15— G7.  Neh.  9:  27—30.  Jer. 
25:  8— 14,  and  44:  G— 11.] 

[See  87,  303,  362,  381,  566,  630,  733,  and  Threats,  in  the 
Index.] 


NEUTRALITY. 

487.  Neutrality  toivards  Christ  and  his  cause  apparent,  not  real. 

1  K.  18:  21  Elijah  came  unto  all  the  people,  and  said,  How 
long  halt  ye  betwe-en  two  opinions  ?  if  the  LORD  be  God,  follow 
him :  but  if  Baal,  then  follow  him.  And  the  people  answered 
him  not  a  word. 

Mat.  12:  30  He  that  is  not  with  me,  is  against  me;  and  he 
that  gathereth  not  with  me,  scattereth  abroad. 

Mk.  9:  40  He  that  is  not  against  us,  is  on  our  part. 

Rev.  3:  15  I  know  thy  works,  that  thou  art  neither  cold  nor 
hot :  I  would  thou  wert  cold  or  hot.  1 6  Because  thou  art 
lukewarm,  and  neither  cold  nor  hot,  I  will  spue  thee  out  of  my 
mouth. 


OPPRESSION. 

488.  Specimens  of  ancient  oppression. 

Ex.  5: 15  Then  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel  came 
and  cried  unto  Pharaoh,  saying,  Wherefore  dealest  thou  thus 
with  thy  servants  ?  16  There  is  no  straw  given  unto  thy  ser- 
vants, and  they  say  to  us,  Make  brick :  and  behold,  thy  servants 
are  beaten;  but  the  fault  is  in  thine  own  people.  17  But  he 
said,  Ye  are  idle,  ye  are  idle :  therefore  ye  say,  Let  us  go,  and 
do  sacrifice  to  the  LORD.  18  Go  therefore  now,  and  work: 
29*  341 


489,  490  OPPRESSION. 


Effects  of— God  hates  it. 


for  there  shall  no  straw  be  given  you,  yet  shall  ye  deliver  the 
tale  of  bricks.  19  And  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel 
did  see  that  they  were  in  evil  case,  after  it  was  said,  Ye  shall 
not  minish  aught  from  your  bricks  of  your  daily  task. 

Ezk.  22  27  Her  princes  in  the  midst  thereof  are  like  wolves 
ravening  the  prey,  to  shed  blood,  and  to  destroy  souls,  to  get 
dishonest  gain.  28  And  her  prophets  have  daubed  them  with 
untempered  mortar,  seeing  vanity,  and  divining  lies  unto  them, 
saying,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  when  the  LORD  hath  not 
spoken.  29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression,  and 
exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy :  yea, 
they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully, 

Mic.  3:  2  Who  hate  the  good,  and  love  the  evil ;  who  pluck 
off  their  skin  from  off  them,  and  their  flesh  from  off  their 
bones ;  3  Who  also  eat  the  flesh  of  my  people,  and  flay  their 
skin  from  off  them  ;  and  they  break  their  bones,  and  chop  them 
in  pieces,  as  for  the  pot,  and  as  flesh  within  the  caldron. 

Nah.  3:  1  Wo  to  the  bloody  city !  it  is  all  full  of  lies  and 
robbery ;  the  prey  departeth  not.  [See  200(7),  681,  682.] 

489.  Effects  of  oppression  upon  oppressors. 

Pr.  21:  7  The  robbery  of  the  wicked  shall  destroy  them; 
because  they  refuse  to  do  judgment. 

Is.  30:  12  Thus  saith  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  Because  ye 
despise  this  word,  and  trust  in  oppression  and  perverseness,  and 
stay  thereon:  13  Therefore  this  iniquity  shall  be  to  you  as  a 
breach  ready  to  fall,  swelling  out  in  a  high  wall,  whose  break- 
ing cometh  suddenly  at  an  instant.  [See  733.] 

490.  God  notices  and  hates  oppressors —  Threats. 

Ex.  3:  7  The  LORD  said,  I  have  surely  seen  the  affliction 
of  my  people  which  are  in  Egypt,  and  have  heard  their  cry  by 
reason  of  their  taskmasters  ;  tor  I  know  their  sorrows  :  9  Now 
therefore,  behold,  the  cry  of  the  children  of  Israel  is  come  unto 
me :  and  I  have  also  seen  the  oppression  wherewith  the  Egyp- 
tians oppress  them. 

Job  27:  13  This  is  the  portion  of  a  wicked  man  with  God, 
and  the  heritage  of  oppressors,  which  they  shall  receive  of 
the  Almighty.  14  If  his  children  be  multiplied,  it  is  for  the 
Bword :  and  his  offspring  shall  not  be  satisfied  with  bread. 

Ps.  12:  5  For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of 
the  needy,  now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  LORD  ;  I  will  set  him  in 
safety  from  him  that  puffeth  at  him.  —  72:  4  He  shall  judge  the 
poor  of  the  people,  he  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and 
shall  break  in  pieces  th<v  oppressor. 
342 


OPPRESSION.  490 


God  bates  it  — Threats. 


Pr.  14:  31  He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  reproacheth  his 
Maker :  but  he  tl  at  honoreth  him  hath  mercy  on  the  poor. 

EC.  5:  8  If  thcu  seest  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  and  vio- 
lent perverting  of  judgment  and  justice  in  a  province,  marvel 
not  at  the  matter :  for  he  that  is  higher  than  the  highest  regard- 
eth  ;  and  there  be  higher  than  they. 

Is.  61:  8  For  I  the  LORD  love  judgment,  I  hate  robbery  for 
burnt-offering. 

Jer.  5:  27  As  a  cage  is  full  of  birds,  so  are  their  houses  full 
of  deceit :  therefore  they  are  become  great,  and  waxen  rich. 
28  They  are  waxen  fat,  they  shine :  yea,  they  overpass  the 
deeds  of  the  wicked  :  they  judge  not  the  cause,  the  cause  of 
the  fatherless,  yet  they  prosper ;  and  the  right  of  the  needy  do 
they  not  judge.  29  Shall  I  not  visit  for  these  things  ?  saith 
the  LORD  :  shall  not  my  soul  be  avenged  on  such  a  nation  as 
this  ? 

Ezk.  18:  10  If  he  beget  a  son  that  is  a  robber,  a  shedder  of 
blood,  and  that  doeth  the  like  to  any  one  of  these  things,  12 
Hath  oppressed  the  poor  and  needy,  hath  spoiled  by  violence, 
hath  not  restored  the  pledge,  and  hath  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  the 
idols,  hath  committed  abomination,  13  Hath  given  forth  upon 
usury,  and  hath  taken  increase :  shall  he  then  live  ?  he  shall 
not  live  :  he  hath  done  all  these  abominations  ;  he  shall  surely 
die  ;  his  blood  shall  be  upon  him.  —  '22:  12  In  thee  have  they 
taken  gifts  to  shed  blood ;  thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase, 
and  thou  hast  greedily  gained  of  thy  neighbors  by  extortion, 
and  hast  forgotten  me,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.  13  Behold,  there- 
fore I  have  smitten  mine  hand  at  thy  dishonest  gain  which 
thou  hast  made,  and  at  thy  blood  which  hath  been  in  the  midst 
of  thee.  14  Can  thy  heart  endure,or  can  thy  hands  be  strong, 
in  the  days  that  I  shall  deal  witli  thee  ?  I  the  LORD  have 
spoken  it,  and  wih1  do  it.  99  The  people  of  the  land  have 
used  oppression,  and  exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the 
poor  and  needy :  yea,  they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrong- 
fully. 31  Therefore  have  I  poured  out  mine  indignation  upon 
them ;  I  have  consumed  them  with  the  fire  of  my  wrath :  their 
own  way  have  I  recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith  the  Lord 
GOD. 

Jam.  2:  13  He  shall  have  judgment  without  mercy  that  hath 
si  ewed  no  mercy ;  and  mercy  rejoiceth  against  judgment. — 
5:  4  Behold,  the  Vire  of  the  laborers  who  have  reaped  down 
your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth ;  and 
the  cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  entered  into  the  ears 
of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth.  [See  523,  636.  679.] 

343 


491 — 494  PARENTS. 


To.-x  t  an  example,  instruct  and  gorcrn. 

491.  Tnfatuatton  of  oj>prcssors. 

EC.  7:  7  Surely  oppression  maketli  a  wise  man  mad. 
Am.  3:  10  They  know  not  to  do  right,  saith  the  Lonr>,  who 
<tore  up  violence  and  robbery  in  their  palaces.     [See  707.] 

PARENTS. 

492.  Parents  should  set  a  good  example. 

Jos.  24:  15  As  for  me  and  my  house,  we  will  serve,  the 
LORD. 

Ps.  101:  2  I  will  behave  myself  wisely  in  a  perfect  way. 
0  when  wilt  thou  come  unto  me?  I  will  walk  within  my 
house  with  a  perfect  heart. 

Tit.  2:  7  In  all  things  shewing  thyself  a  pattern  of  good  works. 
[See  178.] 

493.  Parents  should  instruct  and  govern  their  children. 

Ex.  10:  2  That  thou  mayest  tell  in  the  ears  of  thy  son,  and 
of  thy  son's  son,  what  things  I  have  wrought  in  Egypt,  and  my 
signs  which  I  have  done  among  them ;  that  ye  may  know  how 
that  I  am  the  LORD. 

Dt.  6:  6  These  words  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall 
be  in  thine  heart :  7  And  thou  shalt  teach  them  diligently  unto 
thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of  them  when  thou  sittest  in  thino 
house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest 
down,  and  when  thou  risest  up.  8  And  thou  shalt  bind  them 
for  a  sign  upon  thine  hand,  and  they  shall  be  as  frontlets  be- 
tween thine  eyes.  9  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  posts 
of  thine  house,  and  on  thy  gates.  [Dt.  1 1 :  18 — 21.]  —  32:  46 
He  said  unto  the^m,  Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the  words  which  1 
testify  among  you  this  day,  which  ye  shall  command  your  chil- 
dren to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this  la\v. 

Pr.  22:  6  Train  up  a  child  in  the  way  he  should  go:  and  t 
ivhen  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

Is.  28:  9  Whom  shall  he  teach  knowledge  ?  and  whom  shall 
he  make  to  understand  doctrine  ?  them  that  are  weaned  from 
the  milk,  and  drawn  from  the  breasts. 

Ep.  6:  4  Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath : 
but  bring  them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord. 

[See  48.] 

494.  Parents  should  correct  children  for  disobedience. 

Pr.  10:  13  A  rod  is  for  the  back  of  him  that  is  void  of  un- 
derstanding.— 13:  24  He  that  spareth  his  rod  hateth  his  son: 
but  lie  that  loveth  him  chasteneth  him  betimes.  —  19: 18  Chas- 
344 


PARENTS.  495 497 

To  provide  —  Parental  faithfulness  —  Result  of  parental  unfaithfulness. 


ten  thy  son  while  there  is  hope,  and  let  not  thy  soul  spare  for 
his  crying.  —  22:15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a 
child;  but  the  rod  of  correction  shall  drive  it  far  from  him.^ — 
23:  13  Withhold  not  correction  from  the  child:  for  if  thou 
beatest  him  with  the  rod,  he  shall  not  die.  14  Thou  shall  beat 
him  with  the  rod,  and  shall  deliver  his  soul  from  hell.  —  26:  3 
A  whip  for  the  horse,  a  bridle  for  the  ass,  and  a  rod  for  the  fool's 
back.  —  29:  15  The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom  :  but  a  child 
left  to  himself  bringeth  his  mother  to  shame.  17  Correct  thy 
son,  and  he  shall  give  thee  rest ;  yea,  he  shall  give  delight  unto 
thy  soul. 

Heb.  12:9  We  have  had  fathers  of  our  flesh  which 
corrected  its,  and  we  gave  them  reverence :  shall  we  not  much 
rather  be  in  subjection  unto  the  Father  of  spirits,  and  live  ? 

[See  54.] 

495.  Parents  should  provide  for  their  children. 

2  Cor.  12:  14  Behold,  the  third  time  I  am  ready  to  come  to 
you ;  and  I  will  not  be  burdensome  to  you :  for  I  seek  not 
yours,  but  you.  For  the  children  ought  not  to  lay  up  for  the 
parents,  but  the  parents  for  the  children. 

1  Tim.  5:  8  If  any  provide  not  for  his  own,  and  especially 
for  those  of  his  own  house,  he  hath  denied   the  faith,  and  is 
worse  than  an  infidel. 

496.  Happy  result  of  parental  faithfulness. 

Gen.  18: 19  I  know  him,  that  he  will  command  his  children 
and  his  household  after  him,  and  they  shall  keep  the  way 
of  the  LORD,  to  do  justice  and  judgment;  that  the  LORD  may 
bring  upon  Abraham  that  which  he  hath  spoken  of  him. 

Ps.  37:  26  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth,  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. — 102:28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  con- 
tinue, and  their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 

Pr.  20:  7  The  just  man  walketh  in  his  integrity :  his  children 
are  blessed  after  him.  —  22:  6  Train  up  a  child  in  the  way  ho 
should  go :  and  when  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from  it. 

2  Tim.  1:  5  When  I  call  to  remembrance  the  unfeigned  faith 
that  is  in,  thee,  which  dwelt  first  in  Ihy  grandmother  Lois,  and 
thy  mother  Eunice ;  and  I  am  persuacled  that  in  thee  also. 

[See  120.] 

497.  Sad  result  of  parental  unfaithfulness — judicial  visitation. 

Ex.  20:  5  I  the  LORD  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  * 
the  iniquity    of  the  fathers  upon  their  children  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me.     Jer.  32:  18. 

Num.  14:  33  Your  children  shall  wander  in  the  wilderness 

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498  PATIENCE. 


Required. 


forty  years,  and  bear  your  whoredoms,  until  your  carcasses  be 
wasted  in  the  wilderness. 

1  S..3:  13  I  have  told  him,  that  I  will  judge  his  house  for 
ever,  for  the  iniquity  which  he  knoweth:  because  his  sons 
made  themselves  vile,  and  he  restrained  them  not.  1  K.  21:21. 

1  K.  1 G:  3  Behold,  I  will  take  away  the  posterity  of  Baasha, 
and  the  posterity  of  his  house  ;  and  will  make  thy  house  like 
the  house  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat. 

Job  17:  5  H  .  that  speaketh  flattery  to  Ms  friends,  even  the 
eyes  of  his  children  shall  fail.  —  21:  17  How  oft  is  the  candle 
of  the  wicked  put  out  ?  and  how  oft  cometh  their  destruction 
upon  them  ?  God  distributeth  sorrows  in  his  anger.  1 8  They 
are  ,as  stubble  before  the  wind,  and  as  chaff  that  the  storm 
carrieth  away.  19  God  layeth  up  his  iniquity  for  his  children  . 
he  rewardeth  him,  and  he  shall  know  it. 

Is.  14:  21  Prepare  slaughter  for  his  children  for  the  iniquity 
of  their  fathers ;  that  they  do  not  rise,  nor  possess  the  land, 
nor  fill  the  face  of  the  world  with  cities. 

Hos.  4:  6  Seeing  thou  hast  forgotten  the  law  of  thy  God,  I 
will  also  forget  thy  children.  [See  733.] 


PATIENCE. 

498.  Patience  inquired. 

Ps.  37:  1  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither  be 
thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity.  7  Rest  in  the 
LORD,  and  wait  patiently  for  him :  fret  not  thyself  because  of 
him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man  who  bring- 
eth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

Lk.  21:  19  In  your  patience  possess  ye  your  souls. 

Rom.  2:  7  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-do- 
ing, seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality ;  eternal  life. 
— 12:  12  Rejoicing  in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation:  continuing 
instant  in  prayer. 

2  Cor.  6:  4  In  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the  ministers 
of  God,  in  much  patience. 

1  Th.  5:  14  We  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that  are 
unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be  patient 
toward  all  men. 

Heb  6:  12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of  them 

who  through  faith  and  patience  inherit  the  promises.  — 10:  36 

Ye  have  need  of  patience,  that,  after  ye  have  done  the  will  of 

God,  ye  might  receive  the  promise. — 12:  1  Let  us  run  with 

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PEACE.  499 

Required,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 


patience  the  rac:  that  is  set  before  us,     2  Looking  unto  Jesus, 
the  author  and  nrrisher  of  our  faith. 

Jam.  1 :  4  Let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that  ye  may 
be,  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing.  —  5:  7  Be  patient  there- 
fore, trethren,  unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord.  Behold,  the 
husbandman  waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit  of  the  earth,  and 
hath  long  patience  for  it,  until  he  receive  the  early  and  latter 
rain.  8  Be  ye  also  patient;  establish  your  hearts:  for  the 
coming  of  the  Lord  draweth  nigh.  1 0  Take,  my  brethren, 
the  prophets,  who  have  spoken  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for 
an  example  of  suffering  affliction,  and  of  patience.  11  Behold, 
we  count  them  happy  which  endure.  Ye  have  heard  of  the 
patience  of  Job,  and  have  seen  the  end  of  the  Lord ;  that  the 
Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of  tender  mercy. 

1  Pet.  2:  20    What  glory  is  it*  if  when  ye  be  buffeted  for 
your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  patiently  ?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well, 
and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with 
God. 

2  Pet.  1:  5   Giving  all  diligence,  add  to  your  faith,  virtue  ; 
and  to  virtue,  knowledge ;     6  And  to  knowledge,  temperance ; 
and  to  temperance,  patience.     [See  201,  437,  737.] 

N.  B.  For  examples  of  T&tience,  see  62,  154,  660. 


PEACE. 
499.  A  peacealtie  and  gentle  spirit  required,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  34:  14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ;  seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

Pr.  15:  1*A  soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath:  but  grievous 
words  stir  up  anger. 

Jer.  29:  7  Seek  the  peace  of  the  city  whither  I  have  caused 
you  to  be  carried  away  captives,  and  pray  unto  the  LORD  for 
,'tt :  for  in  the  peace  thereof  shall  ye  have  peace. 

Mat.  5:  9  Blessed  are  the  peace-makers  :  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Rom.  12:  10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with 
brotherly  love  ;  in  honor  preferring  one  another  ;  18  If  it  bo 
possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably  with  all  men. 
— 14:  19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after. the  things  which  make 
for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may  edify  another. 

1  Cor.  7:  15   God  hath  called  us  to  peace. 

2  Cor.  13:  11   Finally,  brethren,  farewell.     Be  perfect,  be  of 
good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind,  live  in  peace :  and  'vhe  God  of 
love  ard  peace  stall  be  with  you. 

347 


500  PEACE. 

False  Peace-maliers. 


Gal.  5:  22  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentlen3ss,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temper- 
ance :  against  such  there  is  no  law. 

Ep.  4:  1  I  therefore,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  cUled, 
2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long-suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love  ;  3  Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  32  And  be  ye  kind  one  to 
another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God 
for  Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  yOu. 

Ph.  2:14  Do  all  things  without  murmuring?  and  disputings . 
15  That  ye  may  be  blameless  and  harmless,  the  sons  of  God, 
without  rebuke,  in  the  midst  of  a  crooked  and  perverse  nation, 
among  whom  ye  shine  as  lights  in  the  world. 

Col.  3:  8  Now  ye  also  put  off  all  these  ;  anger,  wrath,  malice, 
blasphemy,  filthy  communication  out  of  your  mouth.  15  And 
let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye 
are  called  in  one  body;  and  be  ye  thankful. 

1  Th.  2:  7    We  were  gentle   among  you,  even  as  a  nurse 
cherisheth  her  children. — 5:  13    Be  at  peace   among  your- 
selves. 

2  Tim.  2:  24  And  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not  strive ; 
but  be  gentle  unto  all  men,  apt  to  teach,  patient ;     25  In  meek- 
ness instructing  those  that  oppose  themselves. 

Heb.  12:  14  Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness,  with 
out  which  no  man  shall  see  the  Lord. 

Jam.  3:  17  The  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first  pure,  then 
peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be  entreated,  full  of  mercy  and 
good  fruits,  without  partiality,  and  without  hypocrisy. 

1  Pet.  3:  10  He  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile :  1 1  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good :  let  him  seek 
peace,  and  ensue  it.  [See  62,  201,  437,  660,  737.]  • 

500.  False  peace-makers. 

Jer.  6:  14  They  have  healed  also  the  hurt  of  the  daughter 
of  my  people  slightly,  saying,  Peace,  peace ;  when  there  is  no 
peace. 

Ezk.  13:  10  They  have  seduced  my  people,  saying,  Peace  ; 
and  there  was  nq  peace  ;  and  one  built  up  a  wall,  and  lo,  others 
daubed  it  with  untempered  mortar:  11  Say  unto  them  which 
daub  it  with  untempered  mortar,  that  it  shall  fall :  there  shall 
be  an  overflowing  shower ;  and  ye,  O  great  hailstones,  shall 
fall ;  and  a  stormy  wind  shall  rend  it.  [See  101.] 
348 


PERFECTION.  501 


Moral  Perfection  required. 


PERFECTION. 

501.   Commands  and  exhortations  to  be  perfect  in  all  good  works. 

Mat.  5:  37  Let  your  communication  be,  Yea,  yea;  Nay, 
nay :  for  whatsoever  is  more  than  these  cometh  of  evil.  38 
Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  An  eye  for  an  eye,  and 
a  tooth  for  a  tooth.  39  But  I  say  unto  you,  That  ye  resist  not 
evil :  but  whosoever  shall  smite  tliee  on  thy  right  cheek,  turn 
to  him  the  other  also.  40  And  if  any  man  will  sue  thee  at 
the  law,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  tlty  cloak  also. 
41  And  whosoever  shall  compel  thee  to  go  a  nrile,  go  with  him 
twain.  42  Give  to  him  that  asketh  thee,  and  from  him  that 
would  borrow  of  thee,  turn  not  thou  away.  43  Ye  have  heard 
that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate 
thine  enemy:  44  But  I  say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies, 
bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and 
pray  for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you ; 
45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven :  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the 
good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust.  46  For 
if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward  have  ye  ?  do  not 
even  the  publicans  the  same?  47  And  if  ye  salute  your 
brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not  even  the 
publicans  so?  48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Fa- 
ther which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

Rom.  12:  1  I  beseech  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies 
of  God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service.  2  And 
be  not  conformed  to  this  world,  i)  Let  love  be  without  dissim- 
ulation. Abhor  that  which  is  evil ;  cleave  to  that  which  is 
good.  10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly 
love ;  in  honor  preferring  one  another ;  1 1  Not  slothful  in 
business;  fervent  in  spirit;  serving  the  Lord ;  12  Rejoicing 
in  hope  ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  continuing  instant  in  prayer ; 

13  Distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints;  given  to  hospitality. 

14  Bless  them  which   persecute  you ;    bless,  and  curse  not. 

15  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with  them  that 
weep.     1 6  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another.     Mind 
not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of  low  estate.     Be  not 
wise  in  your  own  conceits.     17.  Recompense  to  no  man  evil 
for  evil.     Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all  men.     18 
If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably  with 
all  men.      19    Dearly  beloved,   avenge  not   yourselves,   but 
rather  ^ive  place  unto  wrath:  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  w 

30  349 


501  PERFECTION. 


Moral  Perfection  required. 


mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord.  20  Therefore,  if  thine 
enemy  hunger,  feed  him  ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him.  drink  :  for  in 
so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  21  Be  not 
overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good. 

2  Cor.  7:  1  Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 
let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and 
spirit,  perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

Ep.  4:  25  Putting  away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with 
his  neighbor:  for  we  are  members  one  of  another.  26  Be  ye 
angry,  and  sin  not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  wrath : 
27  Neither  give  place  to  the  devil.  28  Let  him  that  stole, 
steal  no  more :  but  rather  let  him  labor,  working  with  his  hands 
the  thing  which  is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that 
needeth.  29  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of 
your  mouth,  but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that 
it  may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.  31  Let  all  bitterness, 
and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  clamor,  and  evil-speaking,  be  put 
away  from  you,  with  all  malice  :  32  And  be  ye  kind  one  to 
another,  tender-hearted,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  for 
Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you. — 5:  1  Be  ye  therefore  fol- 
lowers of  God  as  dear  children ;  2  And  walk  in  love,  as 
Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  himself  for  us  an 
offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  for  a  sweet-smelling  'savor.  3 
But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not 
be  once  named  among  you,  as  becometh  saints ;  4  Neither 
filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  conve- 
nient :  but  rather  giving  of  thanks.  1 1  And  have  ho  fellow- 
ship with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove 
them.  15  See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools, 
but  as  wise.  1 6  Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are 
evil. — 6:  10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
in  the  power  of  his  might.  11  Put  on  the  whole  armor  of 
God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the 
devil.  12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but 
against  principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the 
darkness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high 
places.  13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having 
done  all,  to  stand.  14  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt 
about  with  truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of  righteous- 
ness ;  15  And  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the 
gospel  of  peace ;  1 6  Above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith, 
wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked.  17  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword 
yf  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God :  18  Praying  always 
350 


PERFECTION.  502 


To  be  maintained  b~  a  covenant. 


with  all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and  watch- 
ing thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and  supplication  for  all 
saints. 

1  Pet.  2:  21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called:   because 
Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye 
should  follow  his  steps:     22  Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guilt 
found  in  his  mouth.     [See  285-6,  629.] 

502.  Should  perpetual  moral  perfection  le  pledged  in  a  covenant  wit'i 
God? 

Ex.  24:  7  He  took  the  book  of  the  covenant,  and  read  in 
the  audience  of  the  people :  and  they  said,  All  that  the  LORD 
hath  said  will  we  do,  and  be  obedient.  8  And  Moses  took  the 
blood,  and  sprinkled  it  on  the  people,  and  said,  Behold  the 
blood  of  the  covenant,  which  the  LORD  hath  made  with  you 
concerning  all  these  words. 

Dt.  29:  10  Yc  stand  this  day  all  of  you  before  the  LORD 
your  God ;  your  captains  of  your  tribes,  your  elders,  and  your 
officers,  with  all  the  men  of  Israel,  1 1  Your  little  ones,  your 
wives,  and  thy  stranger  that  is  in  thy  camp,  from  the  hewer 
of  thy  wood,  unto  the  drawer  of  thy  water:  12  That  thou 
shouldest  Center  into  covenant  with  the  LORD  thy  God,  and  into 
his  oath,  which  the  LORD  thy  God  maketh  with  thee  this  day: 

13  That  he  may  establish  thee  to-day  for  a  people  unto  him- 
self, and  that  he  may  be  unto  thee  a  God,  as  he  hath  said  unto 
thee,  and  as  he  hath  sworn  unto  thy  fathers,  to  Abraham,  to 
Isaac,  and  to  Jacob. 

2  Ch.  15:  12  They  entered  into  a  covenant  to  seek  the  LORD 
God  of  their  fathers  with  all  their  heart  and  with  all  their  soul ; 

14  And  they  sware  unto  the  LORD  with  a  loud  voice,  and  with 
shouting,  and  with  trumpets,  and  with  cornets.     1 5  And  all 
Judah  rejoiced  at  the  oath :  for  they  had  sworn  with  all  their 
heart,  and  sought  him  with  their  whole  desire ;  and  he  was 
found  of  them :  and  the  LORD  gave  them  rest  round  about. 
— 34:  31  And  the  king  stood  in  his  place,  and  made  a  covenant 
before  the  LORD,  to  walk  after  the  LORD,  and  to  keep  his 
commandments,  and  his  testimonies,  and  his  statutes,  with  all 
his  heart,  and  with  all  his  soul,  to  perform  the  words  of  the 
covenant  which  are  written  in  this  book.     32  And  he  caused 
all  that  were  present  in  Jerusalem  and  Benjamin  to  stand  tc  it. 
And  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  did  according  to  the  covenant 
of  God,  the  God  of  their  fathers. 

Neh.  10:  29  They  clave  to  their  brethren,  their  nobles,  and 
entered  into  a  curse,  and  into  an  oath,  to  walk  in  God's  law, 
which  was  given  by  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  and  to  observe 

/""         351 

I  ^ 


503,  504  PERFECTION. 


Saints  called  perfect  —  Saints,  objects  of  divine  complacency. 


and  do  all  the  commandments  of  the  LORD  our  Lord,  and  Lis 
judgments  and  his  statutes. 

Ps.  7 6: 1 1  Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  LORD  your  God. — 119:106 
I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  ^£,  that  I  will  keep  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Jer.  50:  5  They  shall  ask  the  way  to  Zion  with  their  faces 
thkherward,  saying,  Come  and  let  us  join  ourselves  to  the  LORD 
in  a  perpetual  covenant  that  shall  not  be  forgotten. 

Ezk.  20:  37  I  will  cause  you  to  pass  under  the  rod,  and  1 
will  bring  you  into  the  bond  of  the  covenant.  [2  K.  11:  17, 
Is.  56:4.]  [See  118.] 

503.  The  appellation^  " perfect"  applied  to  saints. 

Gen.  6:  9  These  are  the  generations  of  Noah :  Noah  was 
a  just  man,  and  perfect  in  his  generations,  and  Noah  walked 
with  God. 

Job  1:  1  There  was  a  man  in  the  land  of  Uz,  whose  name 
was  Job ;  and  that  man  was  perfect  and  upright,  and  one  that 
feared  God,  and  eschewed  evil.  8  And  the  LORD  said  unto 
Satan,  Hast  thou  considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is  none 
like  him  in  the  earth,  a  perfect  and  an  upright  man,  one  that 
feareth  God,  and  escheweth  evil  ?  [Job  2:  3.] 

Ps.  37:  37  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  th'e  upright: 
-for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

Pr.  2:  21  The  upright  shall  dwell  in  the  land,  and  the  per- 
fect shall  remain  in  it.  — 11:  5  The  righteousness  of  the  per- 
fect shall  direct  his  way :  but  the  wicked  shall  fall  by  his  own 
wickedness. 

1  Cor.  2:  6  We  speak  wisdom  among  them  that  are  perfect : 
yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this  world,  nor  of  the  princes  of  this 
world,  that  come  to  nought. 

Ph.  3:  15  Let  us  therefore,  as  many  as  be  perfect,  be  thus 
minded :  and  if  in  any  thing  ye  be  otherwise  minded,  G*r*  shall 
reveal  even  this  unto  you. 

504.  Do  saints  attain  any  moral  perfection  in  which  God  ddujlits  ? 

Gen.  5:  24  Enoch  walked  with  God,  and  he  was  not :  for 
God  took  him. 

Jos.  14: 14  Hebron  therefore  became  the  inheritance  of  Caleb 
the  son  of  Jephunneh  the Kenezite  unto  this  day;  because  that 
he  wholly  followed  the  LORD  God  of  Israel. 

2  K.  20:  3  I  beseech  thee,  O  LORD,  remember  now  how  T 
have  walked  before  thee  in  truth  and  with  a  perfect  heart,  and 
have  done  that  which  is  good  in  thy  sight.     And  Hezekiah 
wept  sore. 

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PERFECTION.  505 

True  love,  not  sinful. 

Ps.  11:  7  The  righteous  LORD  loveth  righteousness;  his 
countenance  doth  behold  the  upright.  —  45:  13  The  King's 
daughter  is  all  glorious  within :  her  clothing  is  of  wrought  gold, 
— 119:  1  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  LORD*.  — 147:  11  The  LORD  taketh  pleasure  in 
them  that  fear  him,  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Pr.  8:  17  I  love  them  that  love  me :  and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me.  — 11:  20  They  that  are  of  a  froward  heart 
are  abomination  to  the  LORD  :  but  such  as  are  upright  in  their 
way  are  his  delight. 

Jn.  13:  34  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another ;  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one 
another.  —  1 6:  27  The  Father  himself  loveth  you,  because  ye 
have  loved  me,  and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from  God. 

Horn.  13:  8  Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another: 
for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fullilled  the  law.  10  Love 
worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor :  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling 
of  the  law. 

1  Th.  2:  10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also,  how  holily,  and 
justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves  among  you  that 
believe. 

1  Jn.  3:  3  Every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth 
himself,  even  as  he  is  pure. —  4:  12  No  man  hath  seen  God  at 
any  time.  If  we  love  one  another,  God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  . 
love  is  perfected  in  us.  17  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect, 
that  we  may  have  boldness  in  the  day  of  judgment;  because  as 
he  is,  so  are  we  in  this  world. 

Rey.  19:  8  To  her  was  granted  that  she  should  be  arrayed  in 
fine  linen,  clean  and  white  :  for  the  fine  linen  is  the  righteousness 
of  saints.  ["See  94,  505,  584-5,  659,  672.] 


Ps.  119:  2  Blessed  .are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and 
that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart.  3  They  also  do  no  iniquity : 
they  walk  in  his  ways. 

Ezk.  36:  26  I  will  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  your 
flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  a  heart  of  flesh. 

Mat.  6:  24  No  man  can  serve  two  masters :  for  either  he 
will  hate  the  one,  and  love  the  other ;  or  else  he  will  hold  to 
the  one,  and  despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and 
mammon. 

Rom.  13:  10  Lov^  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor:  therefore 
love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

Gal.  5:  16  This  I  say  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall 
uot  fulfil  the  lust  of  the  flesh.  17  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against 
30*  353 


50t     507  PERFECTION. 


Millennial  perfection  —  Inconstant  perfection  of  saints. 

the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirt  against  the  flesh :  and  these  are  con- 
trary the  one  to  the  otL  er. 

1  Jn.  2:  15  If  any  man  love  the  world,  the  love  of  the  Father 
is  not  in  him.  —  3:  6  Whosoever  abideth  in  him  sinneth  not, 
9    Whosoever  is  born  of  God  doth  not  commit  sin ;  for  his 
seed  remaineth  in  him  ;  and  he  cannot  sin,  because  he  is  born 
of  God. — 4:  18   There  is  no  fear  in  love;   but  perfect  love 
casteth  out  fear :  because  fear  hath  torment.     He  that  feareth, 
Is  not  made  perfect  in  love.     [See  503.] 

506.  flfiUennial  perfection. 

Dt.  30:  6  The  LORD  thy  God  will  circumcise  thine  heart, 
and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  LORD  thy  God  with  all 
thine  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

Jer.  31:  33  This  shall  be  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with 
the  house  of  Israel ;  After  those  days,  saith  the  LORD,  I  will 
put  my  law  in  their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts ; 
and  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people.  —  32:  39 
And  I  Avill  give  them  one  heart  and  one  way,  that  they  may 
fear  me  for  ever,  for  the  good  of  them,  and  of  their  -children 
after  them :  40  And  I  will  made  an  everlasting  covenant  with 
them,  that  I  will  not  turn  away  from  them,  to  do  them  good ; 
but  I  will  put  my  fear  in  their  hearts,  that  they  shall  not  depart 
from  me.  —  50:  20  In  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  saith  the 
LORD,  the  iniquity  of  Israel  shall  be  sought  for,  and  there  shall 
be  none  ;  and  the  sins  of  Judah,  and  they  shall  not  be  found : 
for  I  will  pardon  them  whom  I  reserve.  [See  441.] 

507.  Inconstant  perfection  of  saints  in  this  life. 

2  Ch.  6:  36  If  they  sin  against  thee,  (for  there  is  no  man 
which  sinneth  not,)  and  thou  be  angry  with  them,  and  deliver 
them  over  before  their  enemies,  and  they  carry  them  away 
captives  unto  a  land  far  off  or  near. 

Job  9:  20  If  I  justify  myself,  mine  own  mouth  shall  condemn 
me  :  If  I  say,  I  am  perfect,  it  shall  also  prove  me  perverse.  — 
40:  4  Behold,  I  am  vile ;  what  shall  I  answer  thee  ?  I  will  lay 
my  hand  upon  my  mouth.  —  42:  5  I  have  heard  of  thee  by  the 
hearing  of  the  ear:  but  now  mine  eye  seeth  thee :  6  Wherefore 
I  abhor  myself,  and  repent  in  dust  and  ashes. 

Ps.  19:  12  Who  can  understand  his  errors?  cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults.  1 3  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 
sumptuous sins  ;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me.  —  38:  4 
Mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head  :  as  a  heavy  burden 
they  are  too  heavy  for  me.  5  My  wounds  stink,  and  are 
corrupt  because  of  my  foolishness.  [6 — 8.]  —  119:  96  I  have 
354 


PERFECTION.  508 


In::nstant  perfection  —  Afflictions. 


Been  an  end  of  all  perfection. :  but  thy  commandment  is  exceed- 
ing broad. 

Pr.  20:  9  Who  can  say,  I  have  made  my  heart  clean,  I  aru 
pure  from  my  sin  ? 

EC.  7:  20  There  is  not  a  just  man  upon  earth,  that  doetb 
good,  and  sinneth  not. 

Is.  6:  5  Then  said  I,  Wo  is  me !  for  I  am  undone ;  because 
I  am  a  man  of  unclean  lips,  and  I  dwell  in  the  midst  of  a 
people  of  unclean  lips :  for  mine  eyes  have  seen  the  King,  the 
LORD  of  hosts. 

Mat.  6:  12  Forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 
—  2G:  72  Again  he  denied  with  an  oath,  I  do  not  know  the 
man.  73  And  after  a  while  came  unto  him  they  that  stood  by, 
and  said  to  Peter,  Surely  tliou  also  art  one  of  them ;  for  thy 
speech  bewrayeth  thee.  74  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to 
swear,  saying,  I  know  not  the  man. 

Rom.  7:  1 4  We  know  that  the  law  is  spiritual :  but  I  am 
carnal,  sold  under  sin.  15  For  that  which  I  do,  I  allow 
not :  for  what  I  would,  that  do  I  not ;  but  what  I  hate,  that 
do  I.  [Verses  16—25.] 

Gal.  5:  17  The  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirit 
against  the  flesh :  and  these  are  contrary  the  one  to  the  other ; 
so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye  would. 

Ph.  3:  12  Not  as  though  I  had  already  attained,  either  were 
already  perfect :  but  I  follow  after,  if  that  I  may  apprehend 
that  for  which  also  I  am  apprehended  of  Christ  Jesus. 

Jam.  3:  2  In  many  things  we  offend  ail.  If  any  man  offend 
not  in  word,  the  same  is  a  perfect  man,  and  able  also  to  bridle 
the  whole  body. 

1  Jn.  1:8  If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  [See  166,  663.] 

508.  Real  saints  subjected  to  occasional  afflictions  and  chastisements. 

Heb.  12:  5  Ye  have  forgotten  the  exhortation  which  speak- 
eth  unto  you  as  unto  *  children,  My  son,  despise  not  thou  the 
chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor  faint  when  thou  art  rebuked 
of  him :  6  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth,  and 
Bcourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth.  7  If  ye  endure 
chastening,  God  dealeth  with  you  as  with  sons :  for  what  son 
is  he  whom  the  father  chasteneth  not  ?  8  But  if  ye  be  without 
chastisement,  whereof  all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye  bastards, 
and  not  sons. 

Rev.  3:  19  As  many  as  I  love,  1  rebuke  and  chasten     ke 
therefore,  and  repent.     [See  2,  3,  4.] 

355 


509 511       PERFECTION PERSECUTION. 

Self-deceived  Perfectionists  —  Persecution  for  Righteousness'  sake. 

509.  Would   God  afflict  Jus  people,  had  they  attained  permanent  moral 
perfection  ? 

Job  36:  8  If  they  be  bound  in  fetters,  and  be  liolden  in  cords 
of  affliction ;  9  Then  he  sheweth  them  their  work,  and  their 
transgressions  that  they  have  exceeded. 

Is.  27:  7  Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those  that  smote 
him  ?  or  is  he  slain  according  to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are 
slain  by  him  ?  9  By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Jacob 
be  purged ;  and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to  take  away  his  sin. 

Lam.  3:  32  Though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he  have  compas- 
sion according  to  the  multitude  of  his  mercies.  33  For  he  doth 
not  afflict  willingly,  nor  grieve  the  children  of  men. 

Heb.  12:  10  They  verily  for  a  few  days  chastened  us  after 
their  own  pleasure :  but  he  for  our  profit,  that  «*  might  be 
partakers  of  his  holiness. 

5 1 0.  >V//*-,  1 1  ••  it :  f/  i  i.  rfi  ct 'on  ists. 

Pr.  30:  12  There  is  a  generation  that  are  pure  in  their  own 
eyes,  and  yet  is  not  washed  from  their  filthiness. 

Mat.  19:  20  The  young  man  saith  unto  him,  All  these  things 
have  I  kept  from  my  youth  up:  what  lack  I  yet?  21  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go  and  sell  that  thou 
hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in 
heaven :  and  come  and  follow  me.  22  But  when  the  young 
man  heard  that  saying,  he  went  away  sorrowful :  for  he  had 
great  possessions.  [See  696,  703-4.] 

PERSECUTION. 

511.  The  righteous  reproached  and  persecuted. 

Neh.  4:  4  Hear,  O  our  God ;  for  we  are  despised. 

Job  16:  10  They  have  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouth; 
they  have  smitten  me  upon  the  cheek  reproachfully ;  they  have 
gathered  themselves  together  against  me. 

Ps.  14:  4  Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge  ? 
who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread,  and  call  not  upon  the 
LORD.  —  22:  6  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ;  a  reproach  of 
men,  and  despised  of  the  people.  7  All  they  that  see  me 
laugh  me  to  scorn :  they  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the 
head,  saying,  8  He  trusted  on  the  LORD  that  he  would  deli- 
ver him  :  let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him.  — 
31:  11  I  was  a  reproach  among  all  mine  enemies,  but  espe- 
cially among  my  neighbors,  and  a  fear  to  mine  acquaintance  : 
they  that  did  see  me  without  fled  from  me.  13  For  I  have 
heard  the  slander  of  many:  fear  was  on  every  side  :  while 
356 


PERSECUTION.  Oil 


For  Righteousness'  sake. 


they  took  counsel  together  against  me,  they  devised  to  take 
away  my  life.  —  42:  10  As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine 
enemies  reproach  me  ;  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where 
is  thy  God  ?  —  44:  22  Yea,  for  thy  sake  are  we  killed  all  the 
day  long  ;  we  are  counted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter.  —  64:  2 
Hide  me  from  the  secret  counsel  of  the  wicked ;  from  the 
insurrection  of  the  workers  of  iniquity :  3  Who  whet  their 
tongue  like  a  sword,  and  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  arrows, 
even  bitter  words  :  4  That  they  may  shoot  in  secret  at  the 
perfect :  suddenly  do  they  shoot  at  him,  and  fear  not.  —  G9:  4 
They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the  hairs  of 
mine  head. :  they  that  would  destroy  me,  being  mine  enemies 
wrongfully,  are  mighty :  then  I  restored  that  which  I  took  not 
away.  7  Because  for  thy  sake  I  have  borne  reproach:  shame 
hath  covered  my  face.  8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my 
brethren,  and  an  alien  unto  my  mother's  children.  9  For  the 
zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up ;  and  the  reproaches  of 
them  that  reproached  thee  are  fallen  upon  me.  10  When  I 
wept,  and  chastened'  my  soul  with  fasting,  that  was  to  my 
reproach.  19  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame, 
and  my  dishonor:  mine  adversaries  arc  all  before  thee.  20 
Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ;  and  I  am  full  of  heaviness : 
and  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  icas  none ;  and 
for  comforters,  but  I  found  none.  —  79:  4  We  are  become  a 
reproach  to  our  neighbors,  a  scorn  and  derision  to  them  that 
are  round  about  us.  —  89:  50  Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach 
of  thy  servants ;  how  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  reproach  of 
all  the  mighty  people  ;  51  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have 
reproached,  O  LORD  ;  wherewith  they  have  reproached  the 
footsteps  of  thine  anointed.  —  1 02:  8  Mine  enemies  reproach 
me  all  the  day ;  and  they  that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn 
against  me. 

Dan.  7:  25  He  shall  speak  great  words  against  the  Most 
High,  and  shall  wear  out  the  saints  of  the  Most  High,  and 
think  to  change  times  and  laws :  and  they  shall  be  given  into 
his  hand  until  a  time  and  times  and  the  dividing  of  time. 

Jn.  10:  20  And  many  of  them  said,  He  [Christ]  hath  a 
devil,  and  is  mad ;  why  hear  ye  him  ? 

Heb.  11:  36  Others  had  trial  of  cruel  mockings  and  scourg- 
ings,  yea,  moreover  of  bonds  and  imprisonment :  37  They 
were  stoned,  they  were  sawn  asunder,  were  tempted,  were 
slain  with  the  sword:  they  wandered  about  in  sheep-skins,  and 
goat-skins;  being  destitute,  afflicted,  tormented ;  38  (Of  whom 
the  world  was  not  worthy :)  they  wandered  in  deserts,  and  in 
mountains,  and  in  dens  and  caves  of  the  earth. 


512,  .513  PERSECUTION. 


Ultimate  Triumph  of  the  Persecuted  —  Persecutors  abased. 

Rev.  7: 14  I  said  unto  him,  Sir,  Thou  knowest.  And  he  said 
to  me,  These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and 
have  washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of 
the  Lamb.  [See  08,  8G,  467,  740.] 

512.   Ultimate  triumph  of  those  permitted  for  righteousness1  sake. 

Ps.  G4:  10  The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  LORD,  and 
shall  trust  in  him  ;  and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  glory.  — • 
68:  13  Though  ye  have  lien  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as 
the  wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Mat.  5:  10  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  right- 
eousness' sake:  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  11 
Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you.t 
and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my 
sake.  12  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad:  for  great  is  your 
reward  in  heaven :  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which 
were  before  you. 

Rom.  8:  17  If  children,  then  heirs:  heirs  of  God,  and  joint- 
heirs  with  Christ ;  if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him,  that  we 
may  be  also  glorified  together.  18  For  I  reckon,  that  the  suf- 
ferings of  this  present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared  with 
the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

2  Tim.  2:  12  If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with  him :  if 
we  deny  him,  he  also  will  deny  us. 

1  Pet.  4:  12  Beloved,  think  it  not  strange  concerning  the 
fiery  trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as  though  some  strange  thing 
happened  unto  you :  13  But  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  par- 
takers of  Christ's  sufferings ;  that,  when  his  glory  shall  be 
revealed,  ye  may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding  joy.  14  If  ye 
be  reproached  for  the  name  of  Christ,  happy  are  ye;  for  the 
Spirit  of  glory  and  of  God  resteth  upon  you.  On  their  part 
he  is  evil  spoken  of,  but  on  your  part  he  is  glorified. 

Rev.  15:  3  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God, 
and  the  song  of  the  Lamb.  [See  4,  337.] 

513.   God  will  abase  persecutors. 

Ps.  37:  12  The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
eth  upon  him  with  his  teeth.     13  The  LORD  shall  laugh  at 
him:  for  he  seeth  that  his  day  is  coming.     14  The  wicked, 
have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent  their  bow.  to  cast 
down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  si-ch  as  be  of  upright 
conversation.      15    Their   sword  shall  enter   into   their   own 
heart,  and  their  bows  shall  be  broken. — 47:  3  lie  shall  subdue 
the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations  undei  our  feeu 
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PERSECUTION.  513 

Persecutors  abased. 

Is.  41:  11  Behold,  all  they  that  were  incensed  against  thee 
shall  be  ashamed  and  confounded :  they  shall  be  as  nothing ; 
and  they  that  strive  with  thee  shall  perish.  [12.]  —  51:  7 
Hearken  unto  me,  ye  that  know  righteousness,  the  people  in 
whose  heart  is  my  law ;  fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of  men, 
neither  be  ye  afraid  of  their  revilings.  8  For  the  moth  shall 
eat  them  up  like  a  garment,  and  the  worm  shall  eat  them  like 
Wool.  —  54:  17  No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee  shall 
prosper;  and  every  tongue  that  shall  rise  against  thee  in  judg- 
ment thou  shalt  condemn.  This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants 
of  the  LORD,  and  their  righteousness  is  of  me,  saith  the  LORD. 
60:  14  The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee  shall  come 
bending  unto  thee :  and  all  they  that  despised  thee  shall  bow 
themselves  down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet.  —  66:  5  Hear  the 
word  of  the  LORD,  ye  that  tremble  at  his  word ;  Your  brethren 
that  hated  you,  that  cast  you  out  for  ir»y  name's  sake,  said,  Let 
the  LORD  be  glorified :  but  he  shall  appear  to  your  joy,  and 
they  shall  be  ashamed. 

Jer.  20:  1 1  The  LOUD  is  witL  me  as  a  migMy  terrible  one : 
therefore  my  persecutors  shall  scumble,  and  th-ey  ehall  not  pre- 
vail; they  shall  be  greatly  ashamed;  for  they  shall  rot  prosper: 
their  everlasting  confusion  shall  never  be  forgotten. 

Mic.  7:  9  I  will  bear  the  indignation  of  the  LoivT>,  because . 
I  have  sinned  against  him,  until  he  plead  rny  cause,  and 
execute  judgment  for  me :  he  will  bring  me  forth  to  the 
light,  and  I  shall  behold  his  righteousness.  10  TLen  she 
that  is  mine  enemy  shall  see  if,  and  shame  shall  covei  her, 
which  said  unto  me,  Where  is  the  LORD  thy  God  ?  mine  eyes 
»hall  behold  her :  now  shall  she  be  trodden  down  as  the  mire 
of  the  streets. 

Mai.  4:  2  Unto  you  that  fear  my  name,  shall  the  Sun  of 
righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings ;  and  ye  shall 
go  forth, and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall,  o  And  y eyeball 
tread  down  the  wicked;  for  they  shall  be  ashes  under  the  Solea 
of  your  feet  in  the  day  that  1  shall  do  this,  saith  the  LORD  of 
hosts. 

Rom.  16:  20  The  God  of  peace  shall  bruise  Satan  undei 
your  feet  shortly. 

2  Th.  1:  4  We  ourselves  glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of 
God,  for  your  patience  and  faith  in  all  your  persecutions  and 
tribulations  that  ye  endure :  5  Which  is  a  manifest  token  of 
the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  counted  worthy 
of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for  which  ye  also  suffer :  6  Seeing  if. 
is  a  righteous  thing  with  God  to  recompense  tribulation  to  them 
that  trouble  you;  7 "And  to  you,  who  are  troubled,  rest  with 


514  PERSEVERANCE. 


Indispensable. 


us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven  with 
his  mighty  angels,  8  In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on 
them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Rev.  3:  9  Behold,  I  will  make  them  of  the  synagogue  of 
Satan,  which  say  they  are  Jews,  and  are  not,  but  do  lie;  behold 
I  will  make  them  to  come  and  worship  before  thy  feet,  and  to 
know  that  I  have  loved  thee.  —  18:  20  Rejoice  over  her,  tliou 
heaven,  and  ye  holy  apostles  and  prophets  ;  for  God  hath 
avenged  you  on  her. — 19:3  And  again  they  said,  Alleluia. 
And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever  and  ever. 

[See  87,  525,  550,  573,(7.)] 

PERSEVERANCE. 
o!4.   Perseverance  in  holiness  indispensable. 

Mat.  10:  22  Ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  mj  name's 
sake :  but  he  that  endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved.  [Mat. 
24:  13.] 

Jn.  15:  6  If  a  man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered ;  and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them 
into  the  fire,  and  they  are  burned. 

Rom.  2:  6  Who  will  render  to  every  man  according  to  his 
deeds :  7  To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing, 
seek  for  glory,  and  honor,  and  immortality;  eternal  life. 

1  Cor.  9:  27  I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it 'into  sub- 
jection: lest  that  by  any  means  when  I  have  preached  to 
others,  I  myself  should  be  a  cast-a'.vay. —  10:  12  Let  him  that 
thinketh  he  standeth,  take  heed  lest  he  fall. 

Col.  1:  23  If  ye  continue  in  the  faith  grounded  and  settled. 
and  be  not  moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel,  which  yc 
have  .heard,  and  which  was  preached  to  every  creature  which 
is  tfiWer  heaven  ;  whereof  I  Paul  am  made  a  minister. 

IreD.  3:  6  Christ  as  a  Son  over  his  own  house:-  whose 
house  are  we,  if  we  hold  fast  the  confidence,  and  the  rejoicing 
of  the  hope  firm  unto  the  end.  12  Take  heed,  brethren, 
there  be  in  any  of  you  an  evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  departing 
from  the  living  God.  13  But  exhort  one  another  daily,  while 
it  is  called  Today ;  lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the 
deceitfulness  of  sin.  14  For  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ, 
if  we  hold  the  beginning  of  our  confidence  steadfast  unto  the 
end.  —  4:  1  Let  us  therefore  fear,  lest  a  promise  being  left  us 
of  entering  into  his  rest,  any  of  you  should  seem  to  come  short 
of  it.  1 1  Let  us  labor  therefore  to  enter  into  that  rest,  lest  any 
man  fall  after  the  same  example  of  unbelief. 
360 


PERSEVERANCE.  5 15 


Predicted  and  Promised. 


2  Pet.  1.  10  Wherefore  the  rather,  brethren,  give  diligence 
to  make  your  calling  and  election  sure :  for  if  ye  do  these  things, 
ye  shall  never  fall. 

Rev.  2:  10  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee 
a  crown  of  life.  11  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches ;  He  that  overcometh,  shall 
not  be  hurt  of  the  second  death.  1 7  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let 
him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches:  To  him  that 
overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  hidden  manna,  and  will 
give  him  a  white  stone,  and  in  the  stone  a  new  name  written, 
which  no  man  knoweth,  saving  he  that  receiveth  it.  26  And 
he  that  overcometh,  and  keepeth  my  works  unto  the  end,  to 
him  will  I  give  power  over  the  nations.  —  21:  7  He  that  over- 
cometh shall  inherit  all  things ;  and  I  will  be  his  God,  and  he 
shall  be  my  son.  [Rev.  3:  5,  12:  21,  and  2:  7.] 

[See  19,  20,  540.] 

515.  Predictions  and  promises  of  saints'  perseverance. 

Job  17:  9  The  righteous  also  shall  hold  on  his  way,  and  he 
that  hath  clean  hands  shall  be  stronger  and  stronger. 

Ps.  37:  23  The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the 
Lord :  and  he  delighteth  in  his  way.  24  Though  he  fall,  he 
shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down :  for  the  Lord  ujlfToldeth  him 
with  his  hand.  —  89:  30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and 
walk  not  in  my  judgments;  31  If  they  break  my  statutes, 
and  keep  not  my  commandments  ;  32  Then  will  I  visit*  their 
transgression  with  the  rod,  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes.  33 
Nevertheless,  my  loving  kindness  will  I  not  utterly  take  from 
him,  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail.  34  My  covenant  will 
I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips.  35 
Once  have  I  sworn  by  my  holiness  that  I  will  not  lie  unto 
David.  36  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  throne  as 
the  sun  before  me.  37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the 
'moon,  and  as  a  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

Pr.  4:  18  The  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light,  that 
ehineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day. 

Is.  54:  10  The  mountains  shall  depart,  and  the  hills  be 
removed;  but  my  kindness  shall  not  depart  from  thee,  neither 
shall  the  covenant  of  my  peace  be  removed,  saith  the  LORD, 
that  hath  niercy  on  thee.  —  55:  3  Incline  your  ear,  and 
come  unto  me :  hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live :  and  1  will 
make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you,  even  the  sure  mercies 
of  David. 

Jer.  32:  40  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  them, 
that  I  will  not  turn  away  from  them,  to  do  them  good ;  but 
31  301 


515  PERSEVERANCE. 


Promised  and  predicted. 


I  will  put  my  fear  in  their  hearts,  that  they  shall  not  depart 
from  me. 

Mat.  21:  24  There  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false 
prophets,  and  shall  shew  great  signs  and  wonders ;  insomuch 
that,  if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

Jn.  3:  16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth.  in  him,  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  36  He  that  believeth  on  the 
Son  hath  everlasting  life :  and  he  that  believeth  not  the  Son 
shall  not  see  life  ;  'but  the  wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him.  — 
5:  24  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my  word, 
and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
shall  not  come  into  condemnation ;  but  is  passed  from  death 
unto  life.  —  6:  39  This  is  the  Father's  will  which  hath  sent  me, 
that  of  all  which  he  hath  given  me,  I  should  lose  nothing,  but 
should  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day.  40  And  this  is  the 
will  of  him  that  sent  me,  that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son, 
and  believeth  on  him,  may  have  everlasting  life :  and  I  will 
raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  47  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting  life.  51  I  am 
the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven :  if  any  man 
eat  of  this  br^ad,  he  shall  live  for  ever :  and  the  bread  that  I 
will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the  world. 
54  Whoso  eateth  my  ilesh,  and.  drinketh  my  blood,  hath  eter- 
nal life  ;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. —  10:  27  My 
sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follow  me : 
28  And  I  give  unto  them  eternal  life ;  and  they  shall  never 
perish,  neither  shall  any  pluck  them  out  of  my  hand.  29  My 
Father,  which  gave  them  me,  is  greater  than  all ;  and  none  is 
able  to  pluck  them  out  of  my  Father's  hand. 

Bom.  8:  30  Whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also  called ; 
and  whom  he  called,  them  he  also  justified  :  and  whom  he  jus- 
tified, them  he  also  glorified.  38  For  I  am  persuaded,  that 
neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor  powers, 
nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  39  Nor  height,  nor 
depth,  nor  any  other  creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from 
the  love  of  God  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  our  Lord. 

Ph.  1:  6  Being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he  which 
hath  begun  a  good  work  in  you,  will  perform  it  until  the  day 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

2  Th.  2:  14  Whereunto  he  called  you  by  our  gospel,  to  the 
obtaining  of  the  glory  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Heb.  6:  19  Which  hope  we  have  as  an  anchor  of  the  soul, 
both  sure  and  steadfast,  and  which  entereth  into  that  within 
the  vail. 

3G2 


PERSEVERANCE.  51 G 


Christ's  intercession  for  Saints'. 


2  Tim.  4  18  The  Lord  shall  deliver  me  from  every  evil 
work,  and  will  preserve  me  unto  his  heavenly  kin  gdom ;  to 
whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

1  Pet.  1:  3  Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which,  according  to  his  abundant  mercy,  hath 
begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  4  To  an  inheritance  incorruptible, 
and  undenled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  heaven 
for  you,  5  Who  are  kept  by  the  power  of  God  through  faith 
unto  salvation,  ready  to  be  revealed  in  the  last  time.  9  Receiv- 
ing the  end  of  your  faith,  even  the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

1  Jn.  5: 18  We  know  that  whosoever  is  born  of  God,  sin- 
neth  not ;  but  he  that  is  begotten  of  God,  keepeth  himself,  and 
that  wicked  one  toucheth  him  not.  [See  95,  667.] 

516.   Christ's  intercession  for  the  saints. 

Lk.  22:  31  The  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath 
desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you  as  wheat :  32  But  I 
Lave  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not :  and  when  thou 
art  converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren. 

Jn.  17:  9  I  pray  for  them :  I  pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for 
them  which  thou  hast  given  me ;  for  they  are  thine.  10  And 
all  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are  mine  ;  and  I  am*  glorified  in 
them.  1 1  And  now  I  am  no  more  in  the  wOrld,  but  these  are 
in  the  world,  and  I  come  to  thee.  Holy  Father,  keep  through 
thine  own  name  those  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  that  they  may 
be  one,  as  we  are.  12  While  I  was,  with  them  in  the  world,  I 
kept  them  in  thy  name  :  those  that  thou  gavest  me  I  have  kept, 
and  none  of  them  is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition ;  that  the 
scripture  might  be  fulfilled.  13  And  now  come  I  to  thee,  and 
these  things  I  speak  in  the  world,  that  they  might  have  my  joy 
fulfilled  in  themselves.  14  I  have  given  them  thy  word ;  and 
the  world  hath  hated  them,  because  they  are  not  of  the  world, 
even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world.  15  I  pray  not  that  thou 
shouldest  take  them  out  of  the  world,  but  that  thou  shouldest 
keep  them  from  the  evil.  16  They  are  not  of  the  world,  even 
as  I  am  not  of  the  world.  17  Sanctify  them  through  thy 
truth:  thy  word  is  truth.  18  As  thou  hast  sent  me  into  the 
world,  even  so  have  I  also  sent  them  into  the  world.  19  And 
for  their  sakes  I  sanctify  myself,  that  they  also  might  be  sanc- 
tified through  the  truth.  20  Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone ; 
but  for  them  also  which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their  word : 
21  That  they  all  may  be  one ;  as  thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and 
1  in  thee?  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us :  that  the  world  may 
believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me. 

363 


517    518  PERSEVERANCE  —  POPERT, 


Sealing  of  the  Spirit  —  Popery  predicted. 


Rom.  8:  34  Who  is  he  that  condemneth  ?  It  is  [is  it]-  Christ 
that  died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the 
right  hand  of  God,  who  also  maketh  intercession  for  us. 

Heb.  7:  25  He  is  able  also  to  save  them  to  the  uttermost 
that  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make  in- 
tercession for  them.  —  9:  24  Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  hoi}1 
places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the  figures  of  the  true  ;  but 
into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in  the  presence  of  God  for  us. 

517.  "  Sealing  ^  and  "  earnest  of  the  Spirit" 

Rom.  8:  23  Not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also,  which  have  the 
first-fruits  of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan  within  our- 
selves, waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption  of  our 
body. 

2  Cor.  1:.  21  He  which  establisheth  us  with  you  in  Christ, 
and  hath  anointed  us,  is  God ;  22  Who  hath  also  sealed  us, 
and  given  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit  in  our  hearts. — 5: 5  He  that 
hath  wrought  us  for  the  selfsame  thing  is  God,  who  also  hath 
given  unto  us  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit. 

Ep.  1:  13  In  whom  ye  also  trusted,  after  that  ye  heard  the 
word  of  truth,  the  gospel  of  your  salvation:  in  whom  also, 
after  that  ye  believed,  ye  were  sealed  with  the  Holy  Spirit  of 
promise,  14  Which  is  the  earnest  of  our  inheritance  until  the 
redemption  of  the  purchased  possession,  unto  the  praise  of  his 
glory.  —  4:  30  Grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby  ye 
are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  redemption. 

2  Tim.  2:  19  The  foundation  of  God  standeth  sure,  having 
•  this  seal,  The  Lord  knoweth  them  that  are  his.  [See  21.] 

POPERY. 

518.  Popery  or  the  Romish  hierarchy  predicted. 

Dan.  7:  8  I  considered  the  horns,  and  behold,  there  came  up 
among  them  another  little  horn,  before  whom  there  were  three 
of  the  first  horns  plucked  up  by  the  roots :  and  behold,  in  this 
horn  were  eyes  like  the  eyes  of  man,  and  a  mouth  speaking 
great  things.  24  And  the  ten  horns  out  of  this  kingdom  are 
ten  kings  that  shall  arise :  and  another  shall  rise  after  them ; 
and  he  shall  be  diverse  from  the  first,  and  he  shall  subdue  three 
kings.  25  And  he  shall  speak  great  words  against  the  Most 
High,  and  shall  wear  out  the  saints  of  the  Most  High,  and 
think  to  change  times  and  laws :  and  they  shall  be  given  into 
his  hand  untifatime  and  times  and  the  dividing  of  time.  2f 
But  the  judgment  shall  sit,  and  they  shall  take  away  his  doinin 
ion  to  consume  and  to  destory  it  unto  the  end. 
364 


POPERY.  518 


Popery  predicted. 


2  Th.  2:  3  Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means :  for  that 
day  shall  not  come,  except  there  come  a  falling  away  first, 
and  that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition  ;  4  Who 
opposeth  and  exalteth  himself  above  all  that  is  called  God,  or 
that  is  worshipped;  so  that* he,  as  God,  sitteth  in  the  temple  of 
God,  shewing  himself  that  he  is  God.  5  Remember  ye  not, 
that  when  I  was  yet  with  you,  I  told  you  these  things  ?  6  And 
now  ye  know  what  withholdeth  that  he  might  be  revealed  in 
his  time.  7  For  the  mystery  of  iniquity  doth  already  work: 
Only  he  who  now  letteth  will  let,  until  he  be  taken  out  of  the 
way.  8  And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom  the  Lord 
shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy 
with  the  brightness  of  his  coining:  9  Even  him,  whose  coming 
is  after  the  working  of  Satan,  with  all  power,  and  signs,  and 
lying  wonders,  10  And  with  all  deceivableness  of  unright- 
eousness in  them  that  perish ;  because  they  received  not  the 
love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might  be  saved. 

1  Tim.  4:  1  The  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that  in  the  latter 
times  some  shall  depart  from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to  seducing 
spirits,  and  doctrines  of  devils  ;  2  Speaking  lies  in  hypocrisy, 
having  their  conscience  seared  with  a  hot  iron  ;  3  Forbidding  to 
marry,  and  commanding  to  abstain  from  meats,  which  God  hath 
created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiving  of  them  which  believe 
and  know  the  truth. 

Rev.  13:  11  I  beheld  another  beast  coming  up  out  of  the 
earth,  and  he  had  two  horns  like  a  lamb,  and  he  spake  as 
a  dragon.  12  And  he  exerciseth  all  the  power  of  the  first 
beast  before  him,  and  causeth  the  earth  and  them  which  dwell 
therein  to  worship  the  first  beast,  whose  deadly  wound  was 
healed.  13  And  he  doeth  great  wonders,  so  that  he  mak- 
eth  fire  come  down  from  heaven  on  the  earth  in  the  sight  of 
men,  14  And  deceiveth  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth  by  the 
means  of  those  miracles  which  he  had  power  to  do  in  the  sight 
of  the  beast ;  saying  to  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  that  they 
should  make  an  image  to  the  beast,  which  had  the  wound  by  a 
sword,  and  did  live.  15  And  he  had  power  to  give  life  unto 
the  image  of  the  beast,  that  the  image  of  the  beast  should  both 
Gpeak,  and  cause  that  as  many  as  would  not  worship  the  image 
of  the  beast  should  be  killed.  16  And  he  causeth  all,  both 
small  and  great,  rich  and  poor,  free  and  bond,  to  receive  a  mark 
in  their  right  hand,  or  in  their  foreheads;  17  And  that  no 
man  might  buy  or  sell,  save  he  that  had  the  mark,  or  the  name 
of  the  beast,  or  the  number  of  his  name.  18  Here  is  wisdom. 
Let  him  that  hath  understanding  count  the  number  of  the 
beast .  for  it  is  the  number  of  a  man ;  and  his  number  is  Six 
31*  365 


519  POPERY. 


Its  vain  Pretence  respecting  Peter. 


hundred  threescore  and  six.  — 17:  1  There  came  one  of  the 
seven  angels  which  had  the  seven  vials,  and  talked  with  me, 
saying  unto  me,  Come  hither ;  I  will  shew  unto  thee  the  judg- 
ment of  the  great  whore  that  sitteth  upon  many  waters ;  2 
With  whom  the  kings  of  the  earth  have  committed  fornication, 
and  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  have  been  made  drunk  with 
the  wine  of  her  fornication.  3  So  he  carried  me  away  in  the 
spirit  into  the  wilderness :  and  I  saw  a  woman  sit  upon  a 
scarlet-colored  beast,  full  of  names  of  blasphemy,  having  seven 
heads  and  ten  horns.  4  And  the  woman  was  arrayed  in  pur- 
ple and  scarlet-color,  and  decked  with  gold  and  precious  stones 
and  pearls,  having  a  golden  cup  in  her  hand  full  of  abomina- 
tions and  filthiness  of  her  fornication  :  5  And  upon  her  fore- 
head was  a  name  written,  MYSTERY,  BABYLON  THE 
GREAT,  THE  MOTHER  OF  HARLOTS  AND  ABOM- 
INATIONS OF  THE  EARTH.  6  And  I  saw  the  woman 
drunken  with  the  blood  of  the  saints,  and  with  the  blood  of 
the  martyrs  of  Jesus :  and  when  I  saw  her,  I  wondered  with 
great  admiration.  7  And  the  angel  said  unto  me,  Wherefore 
didst  thou  marvel  ?  I  will  tell  thee  the  mystery  of  the  woman, 
and  of  the  beast  that  carrieth  her,  which  hath  the  seven 
heads,  and  ten  horns.  18  And  the  woman  which  thou 
sawest  is  that  great  city,  which  reigneth  over  the  kings  of 
the  earth. 

519.    Was  Peter  made  head  of  the  apostles y  or  universal  bishop  ? 

Mat.  16:  23  He  turned,  and  said  unto  Peter,  Get  thee 
behind  me,  Satan ;  thou  art  an  offence  unto  me :  for  thou  savor- 
est  not  the  things  that  be  of  God,  but  those  that  be  of  men.  — • 
20:  25  Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and  said,  Ye  know  that  the 
princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them,  and  they 
that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  26  But  it  shall 
not  be  so  among  you :  but  whosoever  will  be  great  among  you, 
let  him  be  your  minister ;  27  And  whosoever  will  be  chief 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant :  28  Even  as  the  Son  of 
man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to 
give  his  life  a  ransom  for  many. 

Ac.  8:  14  When  the  apostles  which  were  at  Jerusalem 
heard  that  Samaria  had  received  the  word  of  £od,  they 
sent  unto  them  Peter  and  John:  15  Who,  when  they  were 
come  down,  prayed  for  them  that  they  might  receive  the  Holy 
Ghost.  — 15:  6  The  apostles  and  elders  came  together  for  to 
consider  of  this  matter.  7  Arid  when  there  had  been  much 
disputing,  Peter  rose  up  and  said  unto  them,  Men  and  brethren, 
ye  know  how  that  a  good  while  ago,  God  made  choice  among 
366 


POPERY/ 


Dreadful  end  of. 


us,  that  the  Gentiles,  by  my  mouth,  should  hear  the  word  of 
the  gospel,  and  believe.  12  Then  all  the  multitude  kept 
silence,  and  gave  audience  to  Barnabas  and  Paul,  declaring 
what  miracles  and  wonders  God  had  wrought  among  the  Gen- 
tiles by  them.  13  And  after  they  had  held  their  peace,  James 
answered,  saying,  Men  and  brethren,  hearken  unto  me.  14 
Simeon  hath  declared  how  God  at  the  first  did  visit  the  Gen- 
tiles, to  take  out  of  them  a  people  for  his  name.  15  And  to 
this  agree  the  words  of  the  prophets ;  as  it  is  written,  1G  After 
this  T  will  return,  and  will  build  again  the  tabernacle  of  David 
which  is  fallen  down  ;  and  I  will  build  again  the  ruins  thereof, 
and  I  will  set  it  up:  17  That  the  residue  of  men  might  seek 
after  the  Lord,  and  all  the  Gentiles,  upon  whom  my  name  is 
called,  saith  the  Lord,  who  doeth  all  these  things.  18  Known 
unto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning  of  the  world. 
19  Wherefore  my  sentence  is,  that  we  trouble  not  them, 
which  from  among  the  Gentiles  are  turned  to  God  :  20  But 
that  we  write  unto  them  that  they  abstain  from  pollutions  of 
idols,  Budfrom  fornication,  and /row  things  strangled,  and  from 
blood. 

1  Pet.  5:  1  The  elders  which  are  among  you  I  exhort,  who 
am  also  an  elder,  and  a  witness  of  the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and 
also  a  partaker  of  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed. 

520.  Dreadful  end  of  Popery. 

Dan.  7:  11  I  beheld  then  because  of  the  voice  of  the  great 
words  which  the  horn  spake :  I  beheld  even  till  the  beast  was 
islain,  and  his  body  destroyed,  and  given  to  the  burning  flame. 
26  But  the  judgment  shall  sit,  and  they  shall  take  away  his 
dominion  to  consume  and  to  destroy  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Th.  2:  8  Then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom  the 
Lord  shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  de- 
stroy with  the  brightness  of  his  coming. 

Rev.  17:  16  The  ten  horns  which  thou  sawest  upon  the  beast, 
these  shall  hate  the  whore,  and  shall  'make  her  desolate  and 
naked,  and  shall  eat  her  flesh,  and  burn  her  with  fire.  —  18:  4 
I  heard  another  voice  from  heaven,  saying.  Come  out  of  feer, 
my  people,  that  ye  be  not  partakers  of  her  sins,  and  that  ye 
receive  not  of  her  plagues.  8  Therefore  shall  her  plagues 
come  in  one  day,  death,  and  mourning,  and  famine ;  and  she 
shall  be  utterly  burned  with  fire  :  for  strong  is  the  Lord  God 
whojudgethher. — 19:1  After  these  things  I  heard  a  great  voice 
of  much  people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia:  Salvation,  and 
glory,  and  honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God :  2  For 
true  and  righteous  are  his  judgments :  for  he  hath  judged  the 


521,  522  POVERTY. 


Evils  of — God  pities  the  Poor. 


great  whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication, 
and  hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3  And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever  and 
ever.  20  And  the  beast  was  taken,  and  with  him  the  false 
prophet  that  wrought  miracles  before  him,  with  which  he  de- 
ceived them  that  had  received  the  mark  of  the  beast,  and  them 
that  worshipped  his  image.  These  both  were  cast  alive  into  a 
lake  of  fire  burning  with  brimstone. 


POVERTY 
521.  Evils  of  poverty. 

Pr.  10:  15  The  rich  man's  wealth  is  his  strong  city  :  the  de- 
struction of  the  poor  is  their  poverty. —  14:  20  The  poor  is 
hated  even  of  his  own  neighbor,  but  the  rich  hath  many  friends. 
— 19:  7  All  the  brethren  of  the  poor  do  hate  him :  how  much 
more  do  his  friends  go  far  from  him  ?  he  pursueth  them  with 
words,  yet  they  are  wanting  to  him.  —  22:  7  The  rich  ruletb 
over  the  poor,  and  the  borrower  is  servant  to  the  lender. 

EC.  9:  16  Then  said  I,  Wisdom  is  better  than  strength: 
nevertheless  the  poor  man's  wisdom  is  despised,  and  his  words 
are  not  heard. 

522    God  pities  and  helps  the  poor. 

Dt.  10:  18  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fatherless 
and  widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and 
raiment. 

Job  5:  15  He  saveth  the  poor  from  the  sword,  from  their 
mouth,  and  from  the  hacl  of  the  mighty.  1 6  So  the  poor  hath 
hope,  and  iniquity  stoppeth  her  mouth. 

Ps.  10: 14  Thou  hast  seen  it ;  for  thou  beholdest  mischief  and 
spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy  hand :  the  poor  committeth  himself 
untothee;  thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fatherless.  17  LORD, 
thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble :  thou  wilt  prepare 
their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  :  18  To  judge  the 
fatlierless  and  the  oppressed,  that  the  man  of  the  earth  may 
no  more  oppress.  • —  72:  12  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he 
crieth :  the  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper.  1 3  He 
shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save  the  souls  of  the 
needy.  14  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vio- 
lence: and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. — 102:  17 
He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute,  and  not  despise  their 
prayer.  —  140:  121  know  that  the  LORD  will  maintain  the  cause 
of  the  afflicted,  and  the  right  of  the  poor.  — 146:  9  The  LOUD 
368 


POVERTY.  523 


God  hates  Oppressors. 


preserved!   the   strangers ;    he   relieveth  the    fatherless    and 
widow :   but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 
[See  224-5.] 

523.   Oppression  of  the  poor  forbidden  —  Threats. 

Ex.  22:  21  Thou  shalt  neither  vex  a  stranger,  nor  oppress 
him :  for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  22  Ye  shall 
not  afflict  any  widow,  or  fatherless  child. 

Ps.  12:  5  For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of 
the  needy,  now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  LORD  ;  I  will  set  him  in 
safety  from  him  thatpuffeth  at  him.  —  72:  4  He  shall  judge  the 
poor  of  the  people,  he  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and 
shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

Pr.  21:  13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard.  —  22:  16  He 
that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase  his  riches,  and  he  that  giveth 
to  the  rich,  shall  surely  come  to  want.  22  Rob  not  the  poor, 
because  he  is  poor  :  neither  oppress  the  afflicted  in  the  gate.  — 
23:  10  Remove  not  the  old  landmark;  and  enter  not  into  the 
fields  of  the  fatherless. 

Is.  3:  15  What  mean  ye  that  ye  beat  my  people  to  pieces, 
and  grind  the  faces  of  the  poor  ?  saith  the  Lord  GOD  of  hosts. 
—  10:  1  Wo  unto  them  that  decree  unrighteous  decrees,  and 
that  write  grievousness  which  they  have  prescribed;  2  To  turn 
aside  the  needy  from  judgment,  and  to  take  away  the  right 
from  the  poor  of  my  people,  that  widows  may  be  their  prey, 
and  that  they  may  rob  the  fatherless  !  3  And  what  will  ye  do 
in  the  day  of  visitation,  and  in  the  desolation  ivhich  shall  come 
from  far  ?  to  whom  will  ye  flee  for  help  ?  and  where  will  ye 
leave  your  glory  ? 

Am.  8:  4  Hear  this,  O  ye  that  swallow  up  the  needy,  even 
to  make  the  poor  of  the  land  to  fail,  5  Saying,  When  will  the 
new-moon  be  gone,  that  we  may  sell  corn  ?  and  the  sabbath, 
that  we  may  set  forth  wheat,  making  the  ephah  small,  and  the 
shekel  great,  and  falsifying  the  balances  by  deceit  ?  6  That 
we  may  buy  the  peor  for  silver,  and  the  needy  for  a  pair  of 
shoes ;  yea,  and  sell  the  refuse  of  the  wheat.  7  The  LORD 
hath  sworn  by  the  excellency  of  Jacob,  Surely  I  will  never 
forget  any  of  their  works. 

Mai.  3:  5  I  will  come  near  to  you  to  judgment :  and  I  will  • 
be  a  swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adul- 
terers, and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those  that  op- 
press the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 
and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from  Ins  right  and  fear  not 
me,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts.  [See  490,  G79.] 

369 


524—520  POVERTY. 


Poor  subjects  of  divine  grace  —  A  contrast  —  Duty  to  aid  the  poor. 

524.  The,  poor  often  distinguished  by  God's  special  grace. 

Lk.  1:  52  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats, 
and  exalted  them  of  low  degree.  53  He  hath  filled  the  hungry 
with  good  things,  and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away.  — 
4:  18  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is  upon  me,  because  he  hath 
anointed  me  to  preach  the  gospel  to  the  poor ;  he  hath  sent  me 
to  heal  the  broken-hearted,  to  preach  deliverance  to  the. cap- 
tives, and  recovering  of  sight  to  the  blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them 
that  are  bruised.  —  10:  21  In  that  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit, 
and  said,  I  thank  thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 
that  thou  hast  hid  these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent, 
and  hast  revealed  them  unto  babes  :  even  so,  Father  ;  for  so  it 
seemed  good  in  thy  sight.  — 14:  21  So  that  servant  came,  and 
shewed  his  lord  these  things.  Then  the  master  of  the  house 
being  angry,  said  to  his  servant,  Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets 
and  lanes  of  the  city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the 
maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the  blind. 

1  Cor.  1:  26  Ye  see  your  calling,  brethren,  how  that  not 
many  wise  men  after  the  flesh,  not  many  mighty,  not  many 
noble  are  called:  27  But  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things 
of  the  world  to  confound  the  wise ;  and  God  hath  chosen  the 
weak  things  of  the  world  to  confound  the  things  which  are 
mighty ;  28  And  base  things  of  the  world,  and  things  which 
are  despised,  hath  God  chosen,  yea,  and  things  which  are  not, 
to  bring  to  nought  things  that  are.  29  That  no  flesh  should 
glory  in  his  presence. 

Jam.  2:  5  Hearken,  my  beloved  brethren,  Hath  not  God 
chosen  the  poor  of  this  world  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the 
kingdom  which  he  hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him  ? 

525.  Future  contrast  between  the  humble  poor,  and  their  oppressors. 

1  S.  2:  8  He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth 
up  the  beggar  from  the  dunghill,  to  set  them  among  princes,  and 
to  make  them  inherit  the  throne  of  glory. 

Lk.  16:  25  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy 
lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things  :  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

[See  513,  550.] 

526.  Duty  to  help  the  poor  and  the  afflicted,  and  to  avoid  prejudice  and  par- 
tiality. 

Lev.  19:  9  When  ye  reap  the  harvest  of  your  land,  thou 

shalt  not  wholly  reap  the  comers  of  thy  field,  neither  shalt  thou 

gather  the  gleanings  of  thy  harvest.     10  And  thou  shalt  not 

glean  thy  vineyard,  neither  shalt  thou  gather  every  grape  ot 

370 


POVERTY".  527 


Helping  the  Poor  encouraged. 

thy  vineyard  ;  thou  shult  leave  them  for  the  poor  and  stranger 
I  am  the  Lord  your  God.  — 25:  35  If  thy  brother  be  waxen 
poor,  and  fallen  in  decay  with  thee  ;  then  thou  shalt  relieve 
him  :  yea,  though  he  be  a  stranger,  or  a  sojourner :  that  he  may 
live  with  thee. 

Dt.  15:  10  Thou  shalt  surely  give  him,  and  thine  heart  shall 
not  be  grieved  when  thou  givest  unto 'him:  because  that  for 
this  thing  the  LORD  thy  God  shall  jbless  thee  in  all  thy  works, 
and  in  all  that  thou  puttest  thine  hand  unto.  11  For  the  poor 
shall  never  cease  out  of  the  land :  therefore  I  command  thee, 
saying,  Thou  shalt  open  thine  hand  wide  unto  thy  brother,  to 
thy  poor,  and  to  thy  needy,  in  thy  land. 

Dan.  4:  27  Wherefore,  O  king,  let  my  counsel  be  acceptable 
unto  thee,  and  break  off  thy  sins  by  righteousness,  and  thine 
iniquities  by  shewing  mercy  to  the  poor ;  if  it  may  be  a  length- 
ening of  thy  tranquillity. 

Jam.  1:  27  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the 
Father  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  afflic- 
tion, and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world.  —  2:  1  My 
brethren,  have  not  the  faith  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lord 
of  glory,  with  respect  of  persons.  2  For  if  there  come  unto 
your  assembly,  a  man  with  a  gold  ring,  in  goodly  apparel,  and 
there  come  in  also  a  poor  man  in  vile  raiment ;  3  And  ye  have 
respect  to  him  that  weareth  the  gay  clothing,  and  say  unto  him, 
Sit  thou  here  in  a  good  place ;  and  say  to  the  poor,  Stand  thou 
there,  or  sit  here  under  my  footstool :  4  Are  ye  not  then  par- 
tial in  yourselves,  and  are  become  judges  of  evil  thoughts?  5 
Hearken,  my  beloved  brethren,  Hath  not  God  chosen  the  poor 
of  this  world  rich  in  faith,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  he 
hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him?  6  But  ye  have  despised 
the  poor.  Do  not  rich  men  oppress  you,  and  draw  you  before 
the  judgment-seats  ?  ?  Do  not  they  blaspheme  that  worthy 
name  by  the  which  ye  are  called  ?  8  If  ye  fulfil  the  royal  law 
according  to  the  scripture,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as 
thyself,  ye  do  well:  i)  But  if  ye  have  respect,  to  persons,  ye 
commit  sin,  and  are  convinced  of  the  law  as  transgressors. 

1  Jn.  3:  17  Whoso  hath  this  world's    good,  and  seeth  his 
brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassion 
from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him. 
[See  7,  687.] 

527.  Encouragements  to  help  the  poor. 

Ps.  41:1  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor  :  the  LORD 
will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble.  2  The  LORD  will  preserve 
him,  and  keep  him  alive ;  and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  flic 

371 


528  PRAISE   TO    GOD. 


In  private  and  social  worship. 


earth :  and  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him  unto  the  will  of  his  ene- 
mies. 

Ps.  112:  9  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor;  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever ;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
honor. 

Pr.  19:  17  He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the 
LORD  ;  and  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay  him  again. 
—  22:  9  He  that  hath  a  bountiful  eye  shall  be  blessed ;  for  he 
giveth  of  his  bread  to  the  poor. 

Mat.  5:  7  Blessed  are  the  merciful:  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy.  —  25:  34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  his 
right  hand,  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  king- 
dom prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world :  35 
For  I  was  an  hungerd,  and  ye  gave  me  meat :  I  was  thirsty, 
and  ye  gave  me  drink :  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in : 
36  Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me ;  I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited 
me ;  1  was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  me. 

[See  354,  408,  630,  686.] 


PRAISE   TO   GOD. 

528.  Praisinfj  God  in  private  and  social  worship  required  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  9:  11  Sirig  praises  to  the  LORD,  which  dwelleth  in  Zion, 
declare  among  the  people  his  doings.  —  22:  22  I  will  declare 
thy  name  unto  my  brethren :  in  the  midst  of  the  congregation 
will  I  praise  thee.  —  35:  18  I  will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great 
congregation:  I  will  praise  thee  among  much  people.  —  47:  6 
Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  :  sing  praises  unto  our  King, 
sing  praises.  7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth :  sing 
ye  praises  with  understanding.  —  95:  1  O  come,  let  us  sing 
unto  the  LORD  :  let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our 
salvation.  2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanks- 
giving, and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms.  3  For 
the  LORD  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above  all  gods.  — 
100:  1  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  LORD,  all  ye  lands.  2 
Serve  the  LORD  with  gladness :  come  before  his  presence  with 
singing.  4  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his 
name.  5  For  the  LORD  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting; 
and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. —  107:  31  0  that  meti 
would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful 
works  to  the  children  of  men  !  32  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in 
the  congregation  of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly 
of  tbe  elders.  -  150:  1  Praise  ye  the  LORD.  Praise  God  in 
372 


PRAYER.  529,  530 


Pra:se  should  be  devout  —  Prayer  important  and  necessary. 


bis  sanctuary :  praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  hip  power.  2 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness.  3  Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the 
trumpet:  praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp.  4  Praise 
him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance :  praise  him  with  stringed  in- 
struments and  organs.  5  Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cimbals : 
praise  him  upon  the  high-sounding  cymbals.  6  Let  every  thing 
that  hath  breath  praise  the  LORD.  Praise  ye  the  LORD. 

Mat.  26:  30  When  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out 
into  the  mount  of  Olives. 

Ac.  16:  25  At  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  prayed,  and  sang 
praises  unto  God  :  and  the  prisoners  heard  them. 

Heb.  13:  15  By  him  therefore  let  us  offer  the  sacrifice  of 
praise  to  God  continually,  that  is,  the  fruit  of  our  lips,  giving 
thanks  to  his  name.  [Ps.  57:  7—11,  and  92: 1 — 4,  and  96: 1 — 4.] 

[See  747.] 

529.  Praise  should  be  offered  ivith  a  devout  heart. 

Ps.  Ill:  1  I  will  praise  the  LORD  with  my  whole  heart,  in 
the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

1  Cor.  14:  15  What  is  it  then?  I  will  pray  with  the  spirit, 
and  I  will  pray  with  the  understanding  also :  I  will  sing  with 
the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the  understanding  also. 

Ep.  5:  19  Speaking  to  yourselves  inpsalrns,  and  hymns,  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to 
the  Lord.  20  Giving  thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God 
and  the  Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Col.  3:16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  al 
wisdom ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms, 
and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord.  [See  333.] 


PRAYER. 

.530.  Prayer  an  important  and  necessary  duty. 

Job.  42:  8  Take  unto  you  now  seven  bullocks  and  seven 
lams,  and  go  to  my  servant  Job,  and  offer  up  for  yourselves  a 
burnt-offering ;  and  my  servant  Job  shall  pray  for  you :  for 
him  will  I  accept :  lest  I  deal  with  you  after  your  folly,  in  that 
ye  have  not  spoken  of  me  the  thing  which  is  right,  like  my 
servant  Job. 

Is.  55:  6  Seek  ye  the  LORD  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near.  —  62:  6  I  have  set  watchmen  upon 
thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem,  which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day 
32  373 


530  PRATER. 

Important  and  necessary. 


nor  night :  ye  that  make  mention  of  the  LORD,  keep  not  silence, 
7  Aud  give  him  no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Je- 
rusalem a  praise  in  the  earth. 

Ezk.  36:  37  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD;  I  will  vet  for  this 
be  inquired  of  by  the  house  of  Israel,  to  do  it  for  them  ;  I  will 
increase  them  with  men  like  a  flock. 

Mat.  5:  44  Pray  for  them  which  despitefully  use  you,  and 
persecute  you.  —  6:  9  After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye : 
Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in 
heaven.  1 1  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  1 2  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  13  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.  —  26:  41 
Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation :  the  spirit 
indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak. 

Lk.  18:  1  He  spake  a  parable  unto  them  to  this  end,  that 
men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to  faint. 

Ep.  6:  18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance 
and  supplication  for  all  saints. 

Ph.  4:  6  Be  careful  for  nothing  ;  but  in  every  thing  by  prayer 
and  supplication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests  be  made 
known  unto  God. 

Col.  4:  2  Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the  same  with 
thanksgiving. 

1  Th.  3:  10  Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly  that  we 
might  see  your  face,  and  might  perfect  that  which  is  lacking 
in  your  faith? — 5:  17  Pray  without  ceasing.  18  In  every 
thing  give  thanks. 

1  Tim.  2:  1  I  exhort  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  be  made  for  all 
men :  2  For  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority  ;  that  we 
may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 
esty. 3  For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God 
our  Saviour.  8  I  will  therefore  that  men  pray  every  where, 
lifting  up  holy  hands,  without  wrath  and  doubting. 

Heb.  4:  15  We  have  not  a  high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities :  but  was  in  all 
points  tempted  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin.  16  Let  us 
therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may 
obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Jam.  5:  13  Is  any  among  you  afflicted?  let  him  pray.     16 
Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one  for  another, 
that  ye  may  be  healed. 
374 


PRAYER.  531—533 

Secret  Prayer  —  Mental  Prayer  —  Audible  Prayci  required. 

1  Per.  4:  7  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  there- 
fore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer.  [See  64.] 

531.  Secret  prayer  required  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  119:  62  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

Mat.  6:  6  When  thou  prayest,  enter  into  thy  closet,  and 
when  thou  hast  shut  thy  door,  pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret;  and  thy  Father,  which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward 
thee  openly. — 14:  23  When  he  had  sent  the  multitudes  away, 
he  went  up  into  a  mountain  apart  to  pray :  and  when  the  even- 
ing was  come,  he  was  there  alone. 

Mk.  1:  35  In  the  morning,  rising  up  a  great  while  before 
day,  he  went  out  and  departed  into  a  solitary  place,  and  there 
prayed. 

Lk.  5:  16  He  withdrew  himself  into  the  wilderness,  and 
prayed.  [See  665.] 

532.  Mental  prayer  exemplified. 

1  S.  1: 12  It  came  to  pass,  as  she  continued  praying  before 
the  LORD,  that  Eli  marked  her  mouth.  13  Now  Hannah  she 
spake  in  her  heart ;  only  her  lips  moved,  but  her  voice  was  not 
heard:  therefore  Eli  thought  she  had  been  drunken.  14  And 
Eli  said  unto  her,  How  long  wilt  thou  be  drunken  ?  put  away 
thy  wine  from  thee.  15  And  Hannah  answered  and  said,  No, 
my  lord,  I  am  a  woman  of  a  sorrowful  spirit :  I  have  drunk 
neither  wine  nor  strong  drink,  but  have  poured  out  my  soul 
before  the  LORD.  1 6  Count  not  thine  handmaid  for  a  daugh- 
ter of  Belial :  for  out  of  the  abundance  of  my  complaint  and 
grief  have  I  spoken  hitherto. 

Neh.  2:  4  The  king  said  unto  me,  For  what  dost  thou  rnako 
request  ?  So  I  prayed  to  the  God  of  heaven.  5  And  I  said 
unto  the  king,  If  it  please  the  king,  and  if  thy  servant  have 
found  favor  in  thy  sight,  that  thou  wouldest  send  me  unto 
Judah,  unto  the  city  of  my  fathers'  sepulchres,  that  I  may 
build  it. 

533.  Prayer,  verbal  and  audible,  required  and  exemplified. 

1  K.  8:  22  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  LORD  in 
the  presence  of  all  the  congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread 
forth  his  hands  toward  heaven :  23  And  he  said,  LORD  God 
of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  thee,  in  heaven  above,  or  on 
earth  beneath,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  thy 
servants  that  walk  before  thee  with  all  their  heart:  28  Yet 
have  thou  respect  unto  the  prayer  of  thy  servant,  and  to  his 

375 


533  PRAYER. 


Audible  Prayer  required. 


supplication,  O  LORD  my  God,  to  hearken  unto  the  cry  and 
to  the  prayer,  which  thy  servant  prayeth  before  thee  to-day : 
29  That  thine  eyes  may  be  open  toward  this  house  night  and 
day,  even  toward  the  place  of  which  thou  hast  said,  My  name 
shall  be  there:  that  thou  mayest  hearken  unto  the  prayer 
which  thy  servant  shall  make  toward  this  place.  30  And 
hearken  thou  to  the  supplication  of  thy  servant,  and  of  thy 
people  Israel,  when  they  shall  pray  toward  this  place :  and 
hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwelling-place :  and  when  thou  near- 
est, forgive. 

Ps.  55:  16  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God:  and  the  LORD 
shall  save  me.  17  Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I 
pray,  and  cry  aloud:  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice.  —  86:  3  Be 
merciful  unto  me,  O  LORD  :  for  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 

Dan.  9:  19  O  Lord,  hear;  0  Lord,  forgive ;  O  Lord,  heark- 
en and  do  ;  defer  not,  for  thine  own  sake,  O  my  God  :  for  thy 
city  and  thy  people  are  called  by  thy  name.  20  And  while  I 
was  speaking,  and  praying,  and  confessing  my  sin,  and  the 
sin  of  my  people  Israel,  and  presenting  my  supplication  before 
the  LORD  my  God  for  the  holy  mountain  of  my  God;  21 
Yea,  while  Twas  speaking  in  prayer,  even  the  man  Gabriel, 
whom  I  had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning,  being  caused 
to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of  the  evening  ob- 
lation. 

Hos.  14:  2  Take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to  the  LORD  :  say 
unto  him,  Take  away  all  iniquity,  and  receive  us  graciously : 
so  will  we  render  the  calves  of  our  lips. 

Joel  1:14  Sanctify  ye  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly,  gather 
the  elders  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  into  the  house  of 
the  LORD  your  God,  and  cry  unto  the  LORD. 

Mat.  26:  39  He  went  a  little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face, 
and  prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup 
pass  from  me :  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  will. 
42  He  went  away  again  the  second  time,  and  prayed,  saying, 

0  my  Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass  away  from  me,  except 

1  drink  it,  thy  will  be  done. 

Mk.  8:  6  He  commanded  the  people  to  sit  down  on  the 
ground :  and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave  thanks,  and 
brake,  and  gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them ;  and  they 
did  set  them  before  the  people. 

Ac.  1:  24  They  prayed,  and  said,  Thou,  Lord,  which  know- 
est  the  hearts  of  all  men,  shew  whether  of  these  two  thou  hast 
chosen.  —  7:  59  They  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon  God,  and 
feaying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit.  60  And  he  kneeled 
down  and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  theii 
376 


PRAYER.  534 53  G 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 


charge.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep.  —  20:  3* 
When  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  kneeled  down,  and  prayed  with 
them  all. 


NATURE  OF  ACCEPTABLE  PEAYER. 

534.  Devout  prayer  includes  love  and  obedience  to  God. 

Ps.  37:  4  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  LORD  j  and  he  shall 
give  thee  the  desires  of  thy  heart. 

Pr.  28:  9  He  that  turneth  away  his  ear  from  hearing  the 
law,  even  his  prayer  shall  be  abomination. 

Jn.  9:  31  We  know  that  God  heareth.  not  sinners:  bat  if 
any  man  be  a  worshipper  of  God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him  he 
heareth. 

1  Jn.  3:  22  Whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of  him,  because 
we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those  things  that  are 
pleasing  in  his  sight.  [See  289.] 

535.  Acceptable  prayer  includes  faith  in  God. 

Heb.  10:  22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full  as- 
surance of  faith,  having  our  hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil 
conscience,  and  our  bodies  washed  with  pure  water. — 11:  6 
Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him :  for  he  that  com- 
eth  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a  rewarder 
of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

Jam.  1:  5  If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God, 
that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not ;  and  it 
shall  be  given  him.  6  But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wa- 
vering. For  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea  driven 
with  the  wind  and  tossed.  7  For  let  riot  that  man  think  that 
he  shall  receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord.  [See  293.] 

536.  True  prayer  includes  submission  to  God. 

Ps.  37:  7  Rest  in  the  LORD,  and  wait  patiently  for  him. 
—  40:  1  I  waited  patiently  for  the  LORD  ;  and  he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

Mat.  6:  9  After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye :  Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  10  Thy  king- 
dom come.  Thy  will  "be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. — 
26:  39  He  went  a  little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and  prayed, 
saying,  O  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from 
me  :  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt. 

Lk.  22:  41  He  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a  stone's 
cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  42  Saying,  Father,  if 
32*  377 


537 ,  538  PRATER. 

Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer 

thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me .  nevertheless-   not 
my  will,  but  thine,  be  done. 

Ac.  21:  14  When  he  would  not  be  persuaded,  we  ceased, 
saying,  The  will  of  the  Lord  be  done.  [See  278,  298.] 

537.  Prayer  includes  humility,  confession,. and  repentance. 

2  Ch.  7:  14  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my  name, 
shall  humble  themselves,  and  pray,  and  seek  my  face,  and  turn 
from  their  wicked  ways ;  then  will  I  hear  from  heaven,  and 
will  forgive  their  sin,  and  will  heal  their  land.  —  33:  12  When 
he  was  in  affliction,  he  besought  the  LORD  his  God,  and 
humbled  himself  greatly  before  the  God  of  his  fathers,  13 
And  prayed  unto  him*  and  he  was  entreated  of  him,  and 
heard  his  supplication,  and  brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem 
into  his  kingdom.  Then  Manasseh  knew  that  the  LORD  he 
ivas  God. 

.  Ps.  9:  12  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them :  he  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the  humble. 

Lk.  18:  13  The  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift  up 
so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast, 
saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  141  tell  you,  this 
man  went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather  than  the  other: 
for  every  one  that  exalt eth  himself  shall  be  abased ;  and  he 
that  liumbieth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 

[See  124,  356-7,  663.] 

538.  Prayer  includes  a  supreme  regard  for  Cod's  glory. 

1  K.  18:  36  It  came  to  pass  at  the  time  of  the  offering  of  the 
evening  sacrifice,  that  Elijah  the  prophet  came  near  and  said, 
LORD  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  of  Israel,  let  it  be  known 
this  day  that  thou  art  God  in  Israel,  and  that  I  am  thy  servant, 
and  that  I  have  done  all  these  things  at  thy  word.  37  Hear 
me,  O  LORD,  hear  me,  that  this  people  may  know  that  thou 
art  the  LORD  God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned  their  heart  back 
again. 

Ps.  25:  11  For  thy  name's  sake,  O  LORD,  pardon  mine 
iniquity  ;  for  it  is  great.  —  79:  9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salva- 
tion, for  the  glory  of  thy  name :  and  deliver  us,  and  purge 
away  our  sins,  for  thy  name's  sake. — 143:  11  Quicken  me,  O 
LORD,  for  thy  name's  sake :  for  thy  righteousness'  sake  bring 
my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

Is.  37:  20  O  LORD  our  God,  save  us  from  his  hand,  that  all 
the  kingdoms  of  the  earth  may  know  that  thou  art  the  LORD, 
even  thou  only. 

Dan.  9:  17  0  our  God,  hear  the  prayer  of  thy  servant,  and 
378 


PRAYER.  539,  510 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 


his  supplications,  and  cause  thy- face  to  shine  upon  thy  sanctu- 
ary that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord's  sake.  18  O  my  God,  incline 
thine  ear,  and  hear :  open  thine  eyes,  and  behold  our  desola- 
tions, and  the  city  which  is  called  hy  thy  name  :  for  we  do  not 
present  our  supplications  before  thee  for  our  righteousness,  but 
for  thy  great  mercies.  19  O  Lord,  hear;  O  Lord,  forgive; 
O  Lord,  hearken  and  do ;  defer  not,  for  thine  own  sake,  O  my 
God :  for  thy  city  and  thy  people  are  called  by  thy  name. 
[See  300,  662.] 

5oO    Acceptable  prayer  includes  a  forgiving  temper. 

Mat.  6:  9  After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye :  Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  12  And  forgive 
ur\  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 

Mk.  11:  25  When  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have  aught 
against  any:  that  your  Father,  also  which  is  in  heaven  may 
forgive  you  your  trespasses.  26  But,  if  ye  do  not  forgive, 
neither  will  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive  jour 
trespasses. 

Lk.  23:  34  Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them :  for  they 
know  not  what  they  do.  [See  203.] 

540.  Prayer  includes  importunity  and  perseverance. 

Gen.  32:  24  Jacob  was  left  alone  ;  and  there  wrestled  a  man 
with  him,  until  the  breaking  of  the  day.  25  And  when  he 
saw  that  he  prevailed  not  against  him,  he  touched  the  -hollow 
of  his  thigh :  and  the  hollow  of  Jacob's  thigh  was  out  of  joint, 
as  he  wrestled  with  him.  26  And  he  said,  Let  me  go,  for  the 
day  breaketh :  And  he  said,  I  will  not  let  thee  go,  except  thou 
bless  me. 

Is.  62:  1  For  Zion's  sake  will  I  not  hold  my  peace,  and  for 
Jerusalem's  sake  I  will  not  rest,  until  the  righteousness  thereof 
go  forth  as  brightness,  and  the  salvation  thereof  as  a  lamp  that 
burneth.  6  I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  0  Jerusalem, 
which  shall  never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night :  ye  that  make 
mention  of  the  LORD,  keep  not  silence,  7  And  give  him  no 
rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he  make  Jerusalem  a  praise  in 
the  earth. 

Lk.  6:  12  It  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that  he  went  out 
into  a  mountain  to  pray,  and  continued  all  night  in  prayer  to 
God.  — 11:  5  He  said  unto  thern.  Which  of  you  shall  have  a 
friend,  and  shall  go  unto  him  at  midnight,  and  say  unto  him, 
Friend,  lend  me  three  loaves :  6  For  a  friend  of  mine  in  his 
journey  is  come  to  me,  and  I  have  nothing  to  set  before  him  t 
1  And  he  from  within  shall  answer  and  say,  Trouble  me  riot: 

379 


541,  542  PRAYER. 


Nature  of  acceptable  Prayer. 


the  door  is  now  shut,  and  my  children  are  with  me  in  bed ;  I 
cannot  rise  and  give  thee.  8  I  say  unto  you,  though  he  will 
not  rise  and  give  him,  because  he  is  his  friend,  yet  because 
of  his  importunity  he  will  rise  and  give  him  as  many  as  he 
needeth. — 18:  1  He  spake  a  parable  unto  them  to  this  end,  that 
men  ought  always  to  pray,  and  not  to  faint ;  5  Yet,  because 
this  widow  troubleth  me,  I  will  avenge  her,  lest  by  her  con- 
tinual coming  she  weary  me.  7  And  shall  not  God  avenge 
his  own  elect,  which  cry  day  and  night  unto  him,  though  he 
bear  long  with  them  ?  8  I  tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them 
speedily. 

Horn.  12:12  Rejoicing  in  hope  ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  con- 
tinuing instant  in  prayer. 

Ep.  6:  18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication 
in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and 
supplication  for  all  saints. 

Col.  4:  2  Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the  same  with 
thanksgiving. 

1  Tli.  3:  10  Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly  that  we 
might  see  your  face,  and  might  perfect  that  which  is  lacking  in 
your  faith?  —  5:  17  Pray  without  ceasing.  [See  514.] 

541.  Prayer  should  be  offered  in  Cltrisfs  nqme. 

Jn.  1 6:  24  Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  name :  ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full. 

Col.  3:  17  Whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father 
by  him. 

542.  Prayer  implies  godly  sincerity. 

Ps.  145:  18  The  LORD  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

Is.  29:  13  The  Lord  said,  Forasmuch  as  this  people  draw 
near  me  with  their  mouth,  and  with  their  lips  do  honor  me, 
but  have  removed  their  heart  far  from  me,  and  their  fear 
toward  me  is  taught  by  the  precept  of  men :  1 4  Therefore 
behold,  I  will  proceed  to  do  a  marvellous  work  among  this 
people. 

Jer.  29:  13  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me,  when  ye  shall 
search  for  me  with  all  your  heart.  [Dt.  4:  29.] 

Mat.  15:  7    Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias  prophesy  of  yon, 
saying,  8  This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me  with  their  mouth, 
and  honoreth  me  with  their  lips ;  but  their  heart  is  far  from 
oie.     [See  333.] 
380 


PRAYER.  543 — 545 

Various  postures  in — Heard  and  answered. 

543.  Prayer  implies  holy  sympathy  and  compassion. 

Pr.  21:  13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard. 

Is.  58:  7  Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that 
thou  bring  the  poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house  ?  when  thou 
seest  the  naked,  that  thou  cover  him ;  and  that  thou  hide  not 
thyself  from  thine  own  flesh  ?  9  Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the 
LORD  shall  answer. 

544.  Various  postures  in  prayer  —  (no  sitting.) 

Ex.  9:  29  Moses  said  unto  him,  As  soon  as  I  am  gone  out 
of  the  city,  I  will  spread  abroad  my  hands  unto  the  LORD  ;  and 
the  thunder  shall  cease,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  hail ; 
that  thou  mayest  know  how  that  the  earth  is  the  LORD'S. 

1  K.  8:  22  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of  the  LORD  in 
the  presence  of  all  the  congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread  forth 
his  hands  toward  heaven. 

2  Ch.  6:  13  (Solomon  had  made  a  brazen  scaffold,  of  five 
cubits  long,  and  five  cubits  broad,  and  three  cubits  high,  and 
had  set  it  in  the  midst  of  the  court :  and  upon  it  he  stood,  and 
kneeled  down  upon  his  knees  before  all  the  congregation  of 
Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands  toward  heaven.) 

Mat.  26:  39  He  went  a  little  further,  and  fell  on  his  face,  and 
prayed,  saying,  O  my  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass 
from  me :  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  thou  wilt. 

Mk.  1 1:  25  When  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have  aught 
against  any. 

Lk.  22:  41  He  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a  stone's 
cas-t,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  42  Saying,  Father,  if  thou 
be  willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me  :  nevertheless,  not  my  will, 
but  thine,  be  done. 

Ac.  20:  36  When  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  kneeled  down,  and 
prayed  with  them  all. 

545.  Prayer  heard  and  answered  —  its  efficacy. 

Gen.  18:  32  He  said,  Oh,  let  not  the  LORD  be  angry,  and  I 
will  speak  yet  but  this  once :  Peradventure  ten  shall  be  found 
there.  And  he  said,  I  will  not  destroy  it  for  ten's  sake.  —  32:  28 
He  said,  Thy  name  shall  be  called  no  more  Jacob,  but  Israel : 
for  as  a  prince  hast  thou  power  with  God,  and  with  men,  and 
hast  prevailed.  • 

Hos.  12:  4  Yea, he  had  power  over  the  angel,  and  prevailed: 
he  wept,  and  made  supplication  unto  him. 

Ex.  32:  11  Moses  besought  the  LORD  his  God,  and  said, 
LORD,  why  doth  thy  wrath  wax  hot  against  thy  people, 

381 


545  PRAYER. 


Heard  and  answered. 


which  thou  hast  brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  with 
great  power,  and  with  a  mighty  hand?  14  And  the  LORD 
repented  of  the  evil  which  he  thought  to  do  unto  his  people. 
[Dt.  9:  14,  18—20.] 

Num.  11:  2  The  people  cried  unto  Moses;  and  when  Moses 
prayed  unto  the  LORD,  the  fire  was  quenched. — 14:  19  Pardon, 
I  beseech  thee,  the  iniquity  of  this  people  according  unto  the 
greatness  of  thy  mercy,  and  as  thou  hast  forgiven  this  people, 
from  Egypt  even  until  now.  20  And  the  LORD  said,  I  have 
pardoned  according  to  thy  word. 

Dt.  2G:  7  When  we  cried  unto  the  LORD  God  of  our  fathers, 
the  LORD  heard  our  voice,  and  looked  on  our  affliction,  and  our 
labor,  and  our  oppression :  8  And  the  LORD  brought  us  forth 
out  of  Egypt  with  a  mighty  hand,  and  with  an  out-stretched 
arm,  and  with  great  terribleness,  and  with  signs,  and  with 
wonders. 

1  8.  1:  27  For  this  child  I  prayed  ;  and  the  LORD  hath  given 
me  my  petition  which  I  asked  of  him. — 12:  18  So  Samuel 
called  unto  the  LORD  ;  and  the  LORD  sent  thunder  and  rain 
that  day:  and  all  the  people  greatly  feared  the  LORD  and 
Samuel. 

1  K.  17:  22  The  LORD  heard  the  voice  of  Elijah ;  and  the 
soul  of  the  child  came  into  him  again,  and  he  revived.-1— 18:  37 
Hear  me,  O  LORD,  hear  me,  that  this  people  may  know  ihat 
thou  art  the  LORD  God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned  their  heart 
back  again.    38  Then  the  fire  of  the  LORD  fell,  and  consumed 
the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  wood,  and  the  stones,  and  the  dust, 
and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 

2  K.  6:  18  When  they  came  down  to  him,  Elisha  prayed 
unto  the  LORD,  and  said,  Smite  this  people,  I  pray  thee,  with 
blindness.     And  he  smote  them  with  blindness,  according  to 
the  word  of  Elisha.  — 19:  20  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz  sent  to 
Hezekiah,  saying,  Thus  saith  the  LORD  God  of  Israel,  That 
which  thou  hast  prayed  to  me  against  Sennacherib  king  of 
Assyria  I  have  heard.  —  20:  5  Turn  again,  and  tell  Hezekiah 
the  captain  of  my  people,  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  the  God  of 
David  thy  father,  I  have  heard  thy  prayer,  I  have  seen  thy 
tears :  behold,  I  will  heal  thee :  on  the  third  day  thou  shalt  go 
up  unto  the  house  of  the  LORD.     6  And  I  will  add  unto  thy 
days  fifteen  years  ;  and  I  wall  deliver  thee  and  this  city  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria ;  and  I  will  defend  this  city 
for  mine  own  sake,  and  for  my  servant  David's  sake.    1 1  And 
Isaiah  the  prophet  cried  unto  the  LORD  :  and  he  bra  ught  the 
shadow  ten  degrees  backward,  by  which  it  had  gone  down  in 
4ie  dial  of  Ahaz. 

382 


PRAYER.  545 


Heard  and  answered. 


1  Ch.  4:  10  Jabez  called  on  the  God  of  Israel,  saying,  Oh 
that  thou  wouldest  bless  me  indeed,  and  enlarge  my  coast,  and 
that  thine  hand  might  be  with  me,  and  that  thou  wouldest  keep 
me  from  evil,  that  it  may  not  grieve  me !  And  God  granted 
him  that  which  he  requested. 

Ps.  18:  6  In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  LORD,  and  cried 
unto  my  God :  he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his.  temple,  and  my 
cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears.  —  34:  4  I  sought  the 
LORD,  and  he  heard  me,  and  delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 
5  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened :  and  their  faces 
were  not  ashamed.  G  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  LORD 
heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles.  10  The 
young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger :  but  they  that  seek  the 
LORD  shall  not  want  any  good  tiling.  34:15  The  eyes  of  the 
LORD  are  upon  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
cry.  17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  LORD  heareth,  and  deliv- 
ereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles.  —  50:  15  Call  upon  me  in 
the  day  of  trouble :  I  will  deliver  thee,  arid  thou  shalt  glorify 
me. —  65:  2  O  thou  that  nearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come.  —  GG:  19  Verily  God  hath  heard  me;  he  hath 
attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer.  20  Blessed  be  God,  which 
hath  not  turned  away  my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me.  — 
84:  11  The  LORD  God  is  a  sun  and  shield:  the  LORD  will 
give  grace  and  glory  ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that  walk  uprightly.  —  86:  5  Thou,  LORD,  art  good,  and 
ready  to  forgive ;  and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that 
call  upon  thee.  —  91:  15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will 
answer  him :  I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble ;  I  will  deliver  him, 
and  honor  him. — 106:  23  He  said  that  he  would  destroy  them, 
had  not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  breach,  to  turn 
away  his  wrath,  lest  he  should  destroy  them. — 118:  5  I  called 
upon  the  LORD  in  distress :  the  LORD  answered  me,  and  set  me 
in  a  large  place.  — 145:  18  The  LORD  is  nigh  unto  all  them 
that  call  upon  him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in. truth.  19  He 
will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him:  he  also  will  hear 
their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

Is.  45:  19  I  said  not  unto  the  seed  of  Jacob,  Seek  ye  me  in 
vain:  I  the  LORD  speak  righteousness,  I  declare  things  that 
are  right.  —  65:  24  It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  before  they  call. 
I  will  answer ;  and  while  they  are  yet  speaking,  I  will  hear. 

Jer.  15:  1  Then  said  the  LORD  unto  me,  Though  Moses  and 
Samuel  stood  before  me,  yet  my  mind  could  not  be  toward  this 
people :  cast  them  out  of  my  sight,  and  let  them  go  forth.  —  33:  3 
Call  unto  me,  and  I  will  answer  thee,  and  shew  thee  great  and 
mighty  things,  which  thou  kuowest  not. 

6    J  383 


545  PRAYER. 

Heard  and  answered. 


Ezk,  14:  14  Though  these  three  men,  Nonh,  Daniel,  and  Job. 
were  in  it,  they  should  deliver  but  their  own  souls  by  their 
righteousness,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.  [V.  20.] 

Dan.  9:  21  Yea,  while  I  ivas  speaking  in  prayer,  even  the 
man  Gabriel,  whom  I  had  seen  in  the  vision  at  the  beginning, 
being  caused  to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of  the 
evening  oblation.  22  And  he  informed  me,  and  talked  with 
me,  and  said,  O  Daniel,  I  am  now  come  forth  to  give-  thee  skill 
and  understanding.  23  At  the  beginning  of  thy  supplications 
the  commandment  came  forth,  and  I  am  come  to  shew  thee ; 
for  thou  art  greatly  beloved.  —  10:  12  Then  said  he  unto  me, 
Fear  not.,  Daniel :  for  from  the  first  day  that  thou  didst  set  thine 
heart  to  understand,  and  to  chasten  thyself  before  thy  God,  thy 
vords  were  heard,  and  I  am  come  for  thy  words. 

Joel  2:  32  It  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoever  shall  call  on 
the  name  of  the  LORD  shall  be  delivered. 

Mat.  7:  7  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ;  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  :  8  For  every  one 
that  asketh,  receiveth  ;  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth ;  and  to 
him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened.  0  Or  what  man  is  there 
of  you,  whom  if  his  son  ask  bread,  will  he  give  him  a  stone  ? 
10  Or  if  he  ask  a  fish,  will  he  give  him  a  serpent  ?  11  If  ye 
then  being  evil  know  how  to  give  good  gifts  unto  your  children, 
how  much  more  shall  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  give  good 
things  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

Lk.  18:  7  Shall  not  God  avenge  his  own  elect,  which  cry  day 
and  night  unto  him,  though  he  bear  long  with  them  ?  8  I  tell 
you  that  he  will  avenge  them  speedily. 

Ac.  12:  5  Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison:  but  prayer 
was  made  without  ceasing  of  the  Church  unto  God  for  him. 
7  And  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him,  and  a 
light  shined  in  the  prison ;  and  he  smote  Peter  on  the  side,  and 
raised  him  up,  saying,  Arise  up  quickly. 

Jam.  4:  3  Ye  ask,  and  receive  not,  because  ye  ask  amis?, 
that  ye  may  consume  it  upon  your  lusts.  8  Draw  nigh  to  God, 
and  he  will  draw  nigh  to  you.  Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners, 
and  purify  your  hearts,  ye  double-minded.  —  5:  16  Confer 
your  faults  one  to  another,  and  pray  one  for  another,  that  ye 
may  be  healed.  The  effectual  fervent  prayer  of  a  righteous 
man  availeth  much.  17  Elias  was  a  man  subject  to  like  passions 
as  we  are,  and  he  prayed  earnestly  that  it  might  not  rain :  and 
it  rained  not  on  the  earth  by  the  space  of  three  years  and  six 
months.  18  And  he  prayed  again,  and  the  heaven  gave  rain, 
and  the  earth  brought  forth  her  fruit. 

1  Pet.  3:  12  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous, 
384 


PRATER.  516 


Unregencrate  Praters  not  acceptable. 


and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers :  but  the  face  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil. 

Rev.  8:  3  Another  angel  came  and  stood  at  the  altar,  having 
a  golden  censer ;  and  there  was  given  unto  him  much  incense, 
that  he  should  offer  it  with  the  prayers  of  all  saints  upon  the 
golden  altar  which  was  before  the  throne.  4  And  the  smoke 
of  the  incense,  which  came  with  the  prayers  of  the  saints,  as- 
cended up  before  God  out  of  the  angel's  hand. 

[See  431,  670.] 

546.  Prayer  and  ivorship  of  the  ungodly  not  acceptable. 

Ps.  50:  16  Unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What  hast  thou  to 
do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest  take  my  cove- 
nant in  thy  mouth  ?  17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction,  and 
castest  my  words  behind  thee.  —  66:  18  If  I  regard  iniquity  in 
my  heart,  the  LORD  will  not  hear  me. 

Pr.  1:  28  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  but  I  will  not 
answer  ;  they  shall  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall  not  find  me ; 
29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the 
fear  of  the  LORD.  —  15:  8  The  sacrifice  of  the  wicked  is  an 
abomination  to  the  LORD  :  .but  the  prayer  of  the  upright  is 
his  delight  29  The  LORD  is  far  from  the  wicked:  but  he 
heareth  the  prayer  of  the  righteous.  —  28:  9  He  that  turneth 
away  his  ear  from  hearing  the  law,  even  his  prayer  shall  be 
abomination. 

Is.  1:  11  To  what  purpose  is  the  multitude  of  your  sacri- 
fices unto  me  ?  saith  the  LORD  :  I  am  full  of  the  burnt-offer- 
ings of  rams,  and  the  fat  of  fed  beasts  ;  and  I  delight  not  in 
the  blood  of  bullocks,  or  of  lambs,  or  of  he-goats.  12  When 
ye  come  to  appear  before  me,  who  hath  required  this  at  your 
hand,  to  tread  my  courts  ?  13  Bring  no  more  vain  oblations  : 
incense  is  an  abomination  unto  me :  the  new  moons  and  sab- 
baths, the  calling  of  assemblies,  I  cannot  away  with :  it  is  ini- 
quity, even  the  solemn  meeting.  14  Your  new  moons  and 
your  appointed  feasts  my  soul  hateth :  they  are  a  trouble  unto 
me;  I  am  weary  to  bear  them.  15  And  when  ye  spread  forth 
your  hands,  I  will  hide  mine  eyes  from  you  ;  yea,  when  ye 
make  many  prayers,  I  will  not  hear :  your  hands  are  full  of 

blood 59:  1  Behold,  the  LORD'S  hand  is  not  shortened,  that 

it  cannot  save;  neither  his  ear  heavy,  that  it  cannot  hear: 
2  But  your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and  your 
God,  and  your  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he  will  not 
hear. 

Mat.  7:  18  A  good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit,  neither 
can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit. 

33  385 


547 550  PRIDE   AND    SELF-CONCEI1. 


Prevalent  evils  —  Offensive  to  God. 


Jn.  9:  31  We  know  that  God  lieareth  not  sinners  :  but  if 
any  man  be  a  worshipper  of  God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him  he 
heareth. 

Heb.  11:6  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him :  for 
he  that  cometh  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a 
rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him.  [See  165,  589.] 

'  547.  Prayer  not  agreeable  to  the  wicked. 

Job  27:  8  What  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he 
hath  gained,  when  God  taketh  away  his  soul  ?  10  Will  he 
delight  himself  in  the  Almighty  ?  will  he  always  call  upon 
God?  [See  22.] 

548.   God  displeased  with  prayerless  persons. 

Jer.  10:  25  Pour  out  thy  fury  upon  the  heathen  that  know 
thee  not,  and  upon  the  families  that  call  not  on  thy  name :  for 
they  have  eaten  up  Jacob,  and  devoured  him,  and  consumed 
him,  and  have  made  his  habitation  desolate.  [See  230.] 


PKIDE  AND  SELF-CONCEIT. 

549.  Pride,  and  self -conceit,  prevalent  evils. 

Gen.  11:  4  They  said,  Go  to,  let  us  build  us  a  city,  and  n 
tower,  whose  top  may  reach  unto  heaven ;  and  let  us  make  us 
a  name,  lest  we  be  scattered  abroad  upon  the  face  of  the  whole 
earth. 

Ps.  10:  2  The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor. 
—  73:  6  Pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a  chain :  violence 
covereth  them  as  a  garment.  7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fat- 
ness :  they  have  more  than  heart  could  wish.  8  They  are  cor- 
rupt, and  speak  wickedly  concerning  oppression :  they  speak 
loftily.  9  They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens,  and  their 
tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 

Ezk.  16:  49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquit/  of  thy  sister 
Sodom,  pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  kUenee?  was 
in  her  and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the 
hand  of  the  poor  and  needy.  50  And  they  were  haughty,  and 
committed  abomination  before  me:  therefore  I  took  them  away 
as  I  saw  good.  [See  696,  703.] 

550.  Pride  and  self -conceit,  offensive  to  God — threats. 

2  S.  22:  28  The  afflicted  people  thou  wilt  save :  but  tiling 
eyes  are  upon  the  haughty,  that  thou  mayest  bring  them 
down. 

386 


PKIDE    AND    SELF-CONCEIT.  550 

Offensive  to  God. 

Ps.  12:  3  The  LORD  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things  :  4  Who  have  said,  With 
our  tongue  will  we  prevail ;  our  lips  are  our  own :  who  is  lord 
over  us  ?  — 18:  27  Thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people  ;  but 
wilt  bring  down  high  looks.  —  119:  21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the 
proud  that  are  cursed,  which  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 
— 138:  6  Though  the  LORD  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly :  but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

Pr.  8:  13  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  to  hate  evil :  pride,  and 
arrogaucy,  and  the  evil  way,  and  the  froward  mouth,  do  I  hate. 
—  15:  25  The  LORD  will  destroy  the  house  of  the  proud :  but 
he  will  establish  the  border  of  the  widow.  —  1 6:  5  Every  one 
that  is  proud  in  heart  is  an  abomination  to  the  LORD  :  though 
hand  join  in  hand,  he  shall  not  be  unpunished. 

Is.  2: 12  The  day  of  the  LORD  of  hosts  shall  be  upon  every 
one  that  is  proud  and  lofty,  and  upon  every  one  that  is  lifted 
up;  and  he  shall  be  brought  low.  —  3:  16  The  LORD  saith, 
Because  the  daughters  of  Zion  are  haughty,  and  walk  with 
stretched  forth  necks  and  wanton  eyes,  walking  and  mincing 
as  they  go,  and  making  a  tinkling  with  their  feetr  17  There- 
fore the  LORD  will  smite  with  a  scab  the  crown  of  the  head 
of  the  daughters  of  Zion.  18  In  that  day  the  LORD  will  take 
away  the  bravery  of  their  tinkling  ornaments  about  their  feet, 
and  their  cauls,  and  their  round  tires  like  the  moon.  19  The 
chains,  and  the  bracelets,  and  the  mufflers,  20  The  bonnets, 
and  the  ornaments  of  the  legs,  and  the  head-bands,  and  the 
tablets,  and  the  ear-rings,  21  The  rings,  and  nose  jewels, 
22  The  changeable  suits  of  apparel,  and  the  mantles,  and  the 
wimples,  and  the  crisping-pins,  23  The  glasses,  and  the  fine 
linen,  and  the  hoods,  and  the  vails.  — 13:  11  I  will  cause  the 
arrogancy  of  the  proud  to  cease,  and  will  lay  low  the  haugh- 
tiness of  the  terrible.  —  26:  5  He  bringeth  down  them  that 
dwell  on  high ;  the  lofty  city,  he  layeth  it  low ;  he  layeth  it 
low,  even  to  the  ground ;  he  bringeth  it  even  to  the  dust.  — 
65:  5  Stand  by  thyself;  come  not  near  to  me  ;  for  I  am  holier 
than  thou.  These  are  a  smoke  in  my  nose,  a  fire  that  burneth 
all  the  day. 

Dan.  4:  30  The  king  spake,  and  said,  Is  not  this  great 
Babylon,  that  I  have  built  for  the  house  of  the  kingdom  by 
the  might  of  my  power,  and  for  the  honor  of  my  majesty  ? 
31  While  the  word  was  in  the  king's  mouth,  there  fell  a  voice 
from  heaven,  saying,  O  king  Nebuchadnezzar,  to  thee  it  is 
spoken ;  The  kingdom  is  departed  from  thee  :  32  And  they 
shall  drive  thee  from  men,  and  thy  dwelling  shall  be  with  tho 
Deasts  of  the  field :  they  shall  make  thee  to  eat  grass  as 

387 


551  PRIDE    AND    SELF-CONCEIT. 

Tend  to  a  fall. 

and  seven  times  shall  pass  over  thee,  until  thou  know  that  the 
Most  High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men,  and  giveth  it  to 
whomsoever  he  will. 

Mat.  23:  1 2  Whosoever  shall  exalt  himself,  shall  be  abased 
and  he  that  shall  humble  himself,  shall  be  exalted.  29  Wo 
unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites !  because  ye  build 
the  tombs  of  the  prophets,  and  garnish  the  sepulchres  of  the 
righteous,  30  And  say,  If  we  had  been  in  the  days  of  our 
fathers,  we  would  not  have  been  partakers  with  them  in  the 
blood  of  the  prophets.  31  Wherefore,  ye  be  witnesses  unto 
yourselves,  that  ye  are  the  children  of  them  which  killed  the 
prophets. 

2  Th.  2:  4  Who  opposeth  and  exalteth  himself  above  aH 
that  is  caK?*1  God,  or  that  is  worshipped ;  so  that  he,  as  God, 
sitteth  in  the  tipple  of  God,  showing  himself  that  he  is  God. 
8  And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed,  whom  the  Lord 
shall  consume  with  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy 
with  the  brightness  of  his  coming. 

Jam.  4:  6  God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth  grace  unto 
the  humble.  16  But  now  ye  rejoice  in  your  boastings:  all 
such  rejoicing  is  evil.  [See  513.] 

551.  Pride  tends  to  a  fall. 

Esther  3:  5  When  Haman  saw  that  Mordecai  bowed  not, 
nor  did  him  reverence,  then  was  Haman  full  of  wrath.  6 
And  he  thought  scorn  to  lay  hands  on  Mordecai  alone  ;  for 
they  had  shewed  him  the  people  of  Mordecai :  wherefore  Ha- 
man sought  to  destroy  all  the  Jews  that  were  throughout  the 
whole  kingdom  of  Ahasuerus,  even  the  people  of  Mordecai. — 
7:  9  And  Harbonah,  one  of  the  chamberlains,  said  before  the 
king,  Behold  also  the  gallows  fifty  cubits  high,  which  Haman 
had  made  for  Mordecai,  who  had  spoken  good  for  the  king, 
standeth  in  the  house  of  Hainan.  Then  the  king  said,  Hang 
him  thereon. 

Pr.  16:  18  Pride  goeth  before  destruction,  and  an  haughty 
spirit  before  a  fall.  — 18:  12  Before  destruction  the  heart  of 
man  is  haughty,  and  before  honor  is  humility.  —  26:  12  Seest 
thou  a  man  wise  in  his  own  conceit  ?  there  is  more  hope  of  a 
fool  than  of  him.  —  28:  26  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is 
a  fool:  but  whoso  walketh  wisely, he  shall  be  delivered. — 29:  23 
A  man's  pride  shall  bring  him  low :  but  honor  shall  uphold  the 
humble  in  spirit.  [See  733.] 
388 


PROBATION.  552,  553 


Earthly  Retribution  Imperfect  —  Probation  Limited. 


PROBATION. 

552.  Retribution  imperfect  daring  this  life. 

Ps.  103:  10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

EC.  8:11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work  is  not  exe- 
cuted speedily,  therefore  the  heart  of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully 
set  in  them  to  do  evil.  —  9:1  For  all  this  I  considered  in  my 
heart  even  to  declare  all  this,  that  the  righteous,  and  the  wise, 
and  their  works,  are  in  the  hand  of  God :  no  man  knoweth 
either  love  or  hatred  by  all  that  is  before  them.  2  All  things 
come  alike  to  all:  there  is  one  event  to  the  righteous  and  to  the 
wicked ;  to  the  good,  and  to  the  clean,  and  to  the  unclean ;  to 
him  that  sacrificeth,  and  to  him  that  sacrificeth  not :  as  is  the 
good,  so  is  the  sinner ;  and  he  that  sweareth,  as  he  that  feareth 
an  oath.  ..  [See  565.] 

553.  Probation  limited  to  this  life  —  its  immeasurable  importance. 

Pr.  1:  24  Because  I  have  called  and  ye  refused;  I  have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ;  25  But  ye 
have  set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my 
reproof:  26  I  also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity:  I  will  mock 
when  your  fear  oometh  :  27  When  your  fear  cometh  as  deso- 
lation, and  your  destruction  cometh  as  a  whirlwind ;  when  dis- 
tress and  anguish  cometh  upon  you.  28  Then  shall  they  call 
upon  me,  but  I  will  not  answer ;  they  shall  seek  me  early,  but 
they  shall  not  find  meC 

EC.  9:  10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do,  do  it  with  thy 
might ;  for  there  is  no  .work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  nor 
wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

Is.  55:  6  Seek  ye  the  LORD  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near. 

Jer.  8:  20  The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is  ended,  and  we 
are  not  saved. 

Zee.  9: 12  Turn  you  to  the  strong  hold,  ye  prisoners  of  hope. 

Mat.  25:  10  While  they  went  to  buy,  the  bridegroom  came; 
and  they  that  were  ready  went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage  • 
and  the  door  was  shut.  11  Afterward  came  also  the  other  vir- 
gins, saying,  Lord,  Lord,  open,  to  us.  12  But  he  answered  and 
said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  know  you  not. 

2  Cor.  6:  2  (He  saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  accepted, 
«»nd  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succored  thee :  behold,  now 
is  the  accepted  time ;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation.J 

TSee  390,  572,  727.] 

33*  389 


554,  555  PROBATION. 


Involves  Dangers  —  Determines  our  Future  State. 


554.  Probation  includes  danger  of  losing  the  soul. 

Mat.  5:  22  Whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  hell-fire.  — 16:  25  Whosoever  will  save  his  life,  shall 
lose  it :  and  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my  sake,  shall  find 
it.  26  For  what  is  a  man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole 
world,  and  lose  his  own  soul  ?  or  what  shah1  a  man  give  in 
exchange  for  his  soul  ?  [Lk.  9:  24.] 

Mk.  9:  43  If  thy  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for 
thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed,  than  having  two  hands  to  go 
into  hell,  into  the  fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched:  44  Where 
their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  quenched.  45  And  if 
thy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  halt 
into  life,  than  having  two  feet  to  be  cast  into  hell,  into  the  fire 
that  never  shall  be  quenched :  46  Where  their  worm  dieth 
not,  and  the  fire  is  not  quenched.  47  And  if  thine  eye  offend 
thee,  pluck  it  out:  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God  with  one  eye,  than  having  two  eyes  to  be  cast  into 
hell-fire :  48  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  thfe  fire  is  not 
quenched.  [Mat.  18:  8.] 

Lk.  12:  4  I  say  unto  you,  my  friends,  Be  not  afraid  of  them 
that  kill  the  body,  and  after  that,  have  no  more  that  they  can 
do.  5  But  I  will  forewarn  you  whom  ye  shall  fear:  Fear  him, 
which  after  he  hath  killed,  hath  power  to  cast  into  hell ;  yea, 
I  say  unto  you.  Fear  him.  [Mat.  10:  28.]  — 13:  23  Then 
said  one  unto  him,  Lord,  are  there  few  that  be  saved  ?  And 
he  said  unto  them,  24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the  strait  gate : 
for  many,  I  say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in,  and  shall  not  be 
able. 

Heb.  4:  1  Let  us  therefore  fear,  lest  a  promise  being  left  us 
of  entering  into  his  rest,  any  of  you  should  seem  to  come  short 
of  it. 

1  Pet.  4:  17  The  time  is  come  that  judgment  must  begin  at 
the  house  of  God  :  and  if  it  first  begin  at  us,  what  shall  the  end 
be  of  them  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  God?  18  And  if  the 
righteous  scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall  the  ungodly  and  the 
sinner  appear?  [See  563.] 

555.  Probationary  conduct  determines  our  final  state;  or  salvation  condi- 
tional. 

1  Ch.  28:  9  And  thou,  Solomon  my  son,  know  thou  the  God 
of  thy  father,  and  serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart,  and  with  a 
willing  mind :  for  the  LORD  searcheth  all  .hearts,  and  under- 
standeth  all  the  imaginations  of  the  thoughts  :  if  thou  seek 
him,  he  will  be  found  of  thee ;  but  if  thou  forsake  him,  he  will 
j?ast  thee  off  for  ever. 
390 


PROBATION.  555 


Determines  our  Future  State. 


Pr.  1:  29  They  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose  the 
fear  of  "the  LORD  :  30  They  would  none  of  my  counsel :  they 
despised  all  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall  they  eat  of  the 
fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own  devices. 
32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them,  and 
the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them.  —  8:  36  He  that 
sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  own  soul :  all  they  that  hate 
me  love  death.  —  9:  12  If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be  wise  for 
thyself:  but  if  thou  scornest,  thou  alone  shalt  bear  it. — 11:  19 
As  righteousness  tendeth  to  life :  so  he  that  pursueth  evil  pur- 
sueth  it  to  his  own  death. 

Mat.  5:  25  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  while  thou 
art  in  the  way  with  him ;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  deli- 
ver thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer, 
and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  26  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  Thou 
shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid  the 
uttermost  farthing.  —  7:  13  Enter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate  ;  for 
wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the  way,  that  leadeth  to  destruc- 
tion, and  many  there  be  which  go  in  thereat :  1 4  Because, 
strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is  the  way,  which  leadeth  unto 
life,  and  few  there  be  that  find  it. 

Mk.  16:  16  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved; 
but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Rom.  2:  5  After  thy  hardness  and  impenitent  heart,  treasur- 
est  up  unto  thyself  wrath  against  the  day  of  wrath,  and  reve- 
lation of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God ;  6  Who  will  render 
to  every  man  according  to  his  deeds :  7  To  them  who  by 
patient  continuance  in  well-doing,  seek  for  glory,  and  honor, 
and  immortality;  eternal  life  :  8  But  unto  them  that  are  con- 
tentious, and  do  not  obey  the  truth,  but  obey  unrighteousness  : 
indignation  and  wrath,  9  Tribulation  and  anguish,  upon  every 
soul  of  man  that  doeth  evil;  of  the  Jew  first,  and  also  of  the 
Gentile:  10  But  glory,  honor,  and  peace,  to  every  man  that 
worketh  good. 

Gal.  6:  7  Be  not  deceived ;  God  is  not  mocked :  for  what- 
soever a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  8  For  he  that 
soweth  to  his  flesh,  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corruption :  but  he 
that  soweth  to  the  Spirit,  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap  life  everlasting. 

Rev.  22:  19  If  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the  words  of 
the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God  shall  take  away  his  part  out  of 
the  book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and  from  the  things 
which  are  written  in  this  book. 

["See  Terms  of 'Salvation,  in  the  Index,  and  567,  and  Mat. 
25,  (Parable  of  the  ten  virgins  and  of  the  talents,)  and  Lk. 
19:  12—27,  (Parable  of  the  pounds.)] 

O>j  L 


556  PROBATION. 


Its  awards  accord  with  moral  conduct;. 


556.  Rewards  and  punishments  according  to  probationary  conduct. 

Job  34:  11  The  work  of  a  man  shall  he  render  unto  him,  and 
cause  every  man  to  find  according  to  his  ways. 

Ps.  62:  12  Unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belonaeth  mercy:  for  thou 
renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

Pr.  24:  12  If  thou  sayest,  Behold,  we  knew  it  not;  doth  not 
he  that  pondereth  the  heart,  consider  it  ?  and  he  that  keepeth 
thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know  it?  and  shall  not  he  render  to  every 
man  according  to  his  works? 

Is.  3:  10  Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  that  it  shall  be  well  with 
him :  for  they  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  their  doings.  1 1  Wo  unto 
the  wicked!  it  shall  be  ill  with  him:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands 
shall  be  given  him. 

Jer.  17:  10  I  the  LORD  search  the  heart,  1  try  the  reins, 
even  to  give  every  man  according  to  his  ways,  and  according 
to  the  fruit  of  his  doings.  —  32:  19  Thine  eyes  are  open  upon 
all  the  ways  of  the  sons  of  men ;  to  give  every  one  according 
to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 

Mat.  5:  19  Whosoever  therefore,  shall  break  one  of  these 
least  commandments,  and  shall  teach  men  so,  he  shall  be  called 
the  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  whosoever  shall  do, 
and  teach  them,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  — 16:  27  The  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the  glory 
of  his  Father,  with  his  angels  ;  and  then  he  shall  reward  every 
man  according  to  his  works. 

Lk.  19:  16  Then  came  the  first,  saying,  Lord,  thy  pound 
hath  gained  ten  pounds.  17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Well,  thou 
good  servant ;  because  thou  hast  been  faithful  in  a  very  little, 
have  thou  authority  over  ten  cities.  18  And  the  second  came, 
saying,  Lord,  thy  pound  hath  gained  five  pounds.  19  And  he 
said  likewise,  to  him,  Be  thou  also  over  five  cities. 

Gal.  6:  7  Be  not  deceived ;  God  is  not  mocked :  for  what- 
soever a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  8  For  he  that 
govveth  to  his  flesh,  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corruption:  but 
he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit,  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap  life  ever 
lasting. 

Rev.  22:  12  Behold,  I  come  quickly;  and  my  reward  it 
with  me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  \>e. 

[See  231-2.] 
392 


PUNISHMENT  FUTURE.         557 559 


Siii  exceeding  sinful  — God's  right  and  disposition  to  punish. 

PUNISHMENT  IN  A  FUTURE  STATE. 

557.  Sins  against  God,'-'' exceeding  sinful" 

Gen.  39:  9  There  is  none  greater  in  this  house  than  I;  nei- 
ther hath  he  kept  back  anything  from  me,  but  thee,  because  thou 
art  his  wife :  how  then  can  I  do  this  great  wickedness,  and 
sin  against  God? 

1  8.  2:  25  If  one  man  sin  against  another,  the  judge  shall 
judge  him :  but  if  a  man  sin  against  the  LORD,  who  shall 
entreat  for  him  ? 

Ps.  51:  4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight :  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou 
speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Rom.  7:  13  Sin,  that  it  might  appear  sin,  working  death  in 
me  by  that  which  is  good  ;  that  sin  by  the  commandment  might 
become  exceeding  sinful.  [See  230,  236.] 

558.  God's  prerogative  to  punish  according  to  desert. 

Dt.  32: 35  To  me  belongeth  vengeance,  and  recompense  ;  their 
foot  shall  slide  in  due  time  :  for  the  day  of  their  calamity  is  a* 
hand,  and  the  things  that  shall  come  upon  them  make  haste. 
39  See  now  that  I,  even  I  am  he,  and  there  is  no  god  with  me : 
I  kill,  and  I  make  alive  ;  I  wound,  and  I  heal :  neither  is  there 
any  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand.  40  For  I  lift  up  my 
hand  to  heaven,  and  say,  I  live  for  ever.  41  If  I  whet  my 
glittering  sword,  and  my  hand  take  hold  on  judgment ;  I  will 
render  vengeance  to  mine  enemies,  and  will  reward  them  that 
hate  me. 

Ps.  94:  1  O  LORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ;  O 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thyself. 

Rom.  12:  19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
rather  give  place  unto  wrath :  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is 
mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the  Lord. 

Heb.  10:  30  We  know  him  that  hath  said,  Vengeance  belong- 
eth unto  me,  I  will  recompense,  saith  the  Lord.  And  again, 
The  Lord  shall  judge  his  people. 

559.  Will  God's  love  and  compassion  save  unbelievers  ? 

Ex.  34:  6  The  LORD  passed  by  before  him,  and  proclaimed, 
The  Lord,  The  LORD  God,  merciful  and  gracious,  long-suffer 
ing,  and  abundant  in  goodness  and  truth  7  Keeping  mercy 
for  thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression  and  sin,  and 
that  will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty. 

Is.  27:  11  It  is  a  people  of  no  understanding:  therefore  he 

393 


56C  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 


The  wicked  shut  out  from  beavi 


that  made  them  will  not  have  mercy  on  them,  and  ne  thai 
formed  them  will  shew  them  no  favor. 

Ezk.  7:  9  Mine  eye  shall  not  spare,  neither  will  I  have  pity . 
I  will  recompense  thee  according  to  thy  ways,  and  thine  abom- 
inations that  are  in  the  midst  of  thee  ;  and  ye  shall  know  that 
I  am  the  LORD  that  smiteth. 

Nah.  1:  3  The  LORD  is  slow  to  anger,  and  great  in  power, 
and  will  not  at  all  acquit  the  wicked.  [See  230,  572,  573,(7)~j 

560.  The  finally  impenitent  to  be  separated  from  the  saints,  and  shut  out  of 
heaven. 

Ps.  119:155  Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked:  for  they 
seek  not  thy  statutes. 

Mat.  5:  20  I  say  unto  you,  That  except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye 
shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. —  7:  21  Not 
every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven.  22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day, 
Lord,  Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy 
name  have  cast  out  devils?  and  in  thy  name  donemany  wonderful 
works  ?  23  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew 
you  :  depart  from  me,  ye  that' work  iniquity.  —  10:  33  Whoso- 
ever shall  deny  me  before  men,  him  will  I  also  deny  before  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven. — 13:  30  Let  both  grow  together 
until  the  harvest:  and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say  to  the 
reapers,  Gather  ye  together  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them  in 
bundles  to  burn  them :  but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 
49  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world :  the  angels  shall 
come  forth,  and  sever  the  wicked  from  among  the  just.  —  25:  1 0 
While  they  went  to  buy,  the  bridegroom  came ;  and  they  that 
were  ready,  went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage  :  and  the  door 
was  shut.  11  Afterward  came  also  the  other  virgins,  saying, 
Lord,  Lord,  open  to  us.  12  But  he  answered  and  said,  Verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  I  know  you  not.  31  When  the  Son  of  man 
shall  come  in  his  glory,  and  all  the  holy  angels  with  him,  then 
shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne  of  his  glory  :  32  And  before  him 
shall  be  gathered  all  nations  :  and  he  shall  separate  them  one 
from  another,  as  a  shepherd  divideth  his  sheep  from  the  goats 
33  And  he  shall  set  the  sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but  the  goats 
on  the  left. 

1  Cor.  6:  9  Know   ye  not  that  the    unrighteous    shall   not 

inherit  the  kingdom  of  God  ?     Be  not  deceived  ;  neither  for- 

nicators,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abuser? 

of  themselves  with  mankind,  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor 

394 


PUNISHMENT    FUTURE.  561 

Loss  of  the  Soul. 


drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

Gal.  5:  19  The  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  20 
Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife, 
seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revel- 
lings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have 
also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  5:  5  This  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger,  nor  unclean 
person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inheri- 
tance in  the  kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  6  Let  no  man 
deceive  you  with  vain  words  :  for  because  of  these  things  cometh 
the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 

Rev.  21:  27  There  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing 
that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or  maketh 
a  lie ;  but  they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's  book  of  life* 

[See  256,  287,  387,  390,  554.] 

561.   The  wicked  to  be  cast  into  hell. 

Job  21:  20  His  eyes  shall  see  his  destruction,  and  he  shall 
drink  of  the  wrath  of  the  Almighty.  —  31:3  Is  not  destruction 
to  the  wicked  ?  and  a  strange  punishment  to  the  workers  of 
iniquity?  —  36:  13  The  hypocrites  in  heart  heap  up  wrath. 

Ps.  1:  5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment, 
nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous.  6  For  the 
Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous :  but  the  way  of  the 
ungodly  shall  perish.  —  9:  17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into 
hell,  and  all  the  nations  that  forget  God.  — 11:  6  Upon  the 
wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone,  and  a  horrible 
tempest :  this  shall  be  the  portion  of  their  cup. 

Mat.  3:  7  O  generation  of  vipers,  who  hath  warned  you  to 
flee  from  the  wrath  to  come?  10  No-w  also  the  axe  is  laid 
unto  the  root  of  the  trees  :  therefore  every  tree  which  bringeth 
not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  11 
I  indeed  baptize  you  with  water  unto  repentance :  but  he  that 
cometh  after  me  is  mightier  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not 
worthy  to  bear :  he  shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
with  fire  :  12  Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand,  and  Lo  will  thoroughly 
purge  his  floor,  and  gather  his  wheat  into  the  garner ;  but  he 
will  burn  up  the  chaff'  with  unquenchable  fire.  —  7:  19  Every 
tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast 
into  the  fire.  27  The  rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and 
the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house  ;  and  it  fell :  and  great 
was  the  fall  of  it.  —  8:  11  I  say  unto  you.  That  n.anv  .shall 

395  " 


561  PUNISHMENT   FUTURE. 


Loss  of  the  Soul. 


qorne  from  the  east  and  west,  and  shall  sit  down  with  Abra- 
ham, and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  :  12  But 
the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  outer  dark- 
ness :  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  — 13:  40 
As  therefore  the  tares  are  gathered  and  burned  in  the  fire ;  sc 
shall  it  be  in  the  end  of  this  world.  41  The  Son  of  man  shall 
send  forth  his  angels,  and  they  shall  gather  out  of  his  king. 
dom  all  things  that  offend,  and  them  which  do  iniquity ;  42 
And  shall  cast  them  into  a  furnace  of  lire :  there  shall  be  wail- 
ing and  gnashing  of  teeth.  47  Again,  The  kingdom  of  heaven 
is  like  unto  a  net,  that  was  cast  into  the  sea,  and  gathered  of 
every  kind :  48  Which,  when  it  was  full,  they  drew  to  shore, 
and  sat  down,  and  gathered  the  good  into  vessels,  but  cast  the 
bad  away.  49  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world:  the 
angels  shall  come  forth,  and  sever  the  wicked  from  among  the 
just,  50  And  shall  cast  them  into  the  furnace  of  fire :  there 
shall  be  wailing  and  gnashing  of  teeth.-— ll:23Andthou,Caper- 
naum,  which  art  exalted  unto  heaven,  shalt  be  brought  down  to 
hell :  for  if  the  mighty  works  which  have  been  done  in  thee, 
had  been  done  in  Sodom,  it  would  have  remained  until  this 
day.  24  But  I  say  unto  you,  that  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for 
the  land  of  Sodom,  in  the  day  of  Judgment,  than  for  thee. — 
22:  ]  3  Then  said  the  king  to  tjie  servants,  Bind  him  hand  and 
foot,  and  take  him  away,  and  cast  him  into  outer  darkness : 
there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

Lk.  16:  22  It  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died,  and  was 
carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom.  The  rich  man 
also  died,  and  was  buried :  23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes, 
being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in 
his  bosom.  24  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have, 
mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his 
finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue :  for  I  am  tormented  in 
this  flame. 

Jn.  5:  28  Marvel  not  at  this  :  for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the 
which  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice,  29  And 
fihall  come  forth  ;  they  that  have  done  good,  unto  the  resurrec- 
tion of  life  ;  and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the-  resurrec- 
tion of  damnation.  — 15:  6  If  a  man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is 
cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  is  withered ;  and  men  gather  them, 
and  cast  them  into  the  jire,  and  they  are  burned.  — 17:  12  None 
of  them  is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition.  [2  Th.  2:  3.] 

1  Cor.  16:  22  If  any  man  love  not  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
let  him  be  Anathema,  Maranatha. 

Ph.  3:  18   They  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of  Christ :  19 
Whose  end  is  destruction. 
896 


PUNISHMENT   FUTURE.  562 

Evinced  by  the  unpardonable  sin. 


2  Th.  2:  3  Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means :  for  then, 
day  shall  not  come,  except  there  come  a  falling  away  first,  and 
that  man  of  sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition  ;  9  Even  /am, 
whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of  Satan,  with  all  power, 
and  signs,  and  lying  wonders,  10  And  with  all  deceivablenesa 
of  unrighteousness  of  them  that  perish ;  because  they  received 
not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might  be  saved.  1 1  And 
for  this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they 
should  believe  a  lie:  12  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who 
believed  not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

Heb.  10:  ^?6  For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  re- 
cieved  the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more 
sacrifice  for  sins,  27  But  a  certain  fearful  looking  for  of  judg- 
ment and  fiery  indignation,  which  shall  devour  the  adversaries. 
[V.  28—31.] 

2  Pet.  2:  4  If  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but 
cast  them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  -them  into  chains  of  dark- 
ness, to  be  reserved  unto  judgment ;  9  The  Lord  knoweth 
how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the 
unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  punished:  10  But 
chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the  flesh  in  the  lust  of  unclean- 
ness,  and  despise  government.  Presumptuous  are  they,  self- 
willed;  they  are  not  afraid  to  speak  evil  of  dignities.  17 
These  are  wells  without  water,  clouds  that  are  carried  with  a 
tempest ;  to  whom  the  mist  of  darkness  is  reserved  for  ever. 
—  3:  7  But  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by  the 
game  word  are  kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the  day 
of  judgment  and  perdition  of  ungodly  men. 

Rev.  19:  20  The  beast  was  taken,  and  with  him  the  fasle 
prophet  that  wrought  miracles  before  him,  with  which  he 
deceived  them  that  had  received  the  mark  of  the  beast,  and 
them  that  worshipped  his  image.  These  both  were  cast  alive 
into  a  lake  of  fire  burning  with  brimstone.  —  20:15  Whoso- 
ever was  not  found  written  in  the  book  of  life  wras  cast  into  the 
lake  of  fire.  [See  236-7, 287,  343,  387.] 

562.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  the  unpardonable  sin. 

Mat.  12:  31  I  say  unto  you,  All  manner  of  sin  and  blas- 
phemy shall  be  forgiven  unto  men  :  but  the  blasphemy  against 
the  Holy  Ghost  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men.  32  And 
whosoever  speaketh  a  word  against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him  :  but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the  Holy  Ghost, 
it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither  in  this  world,  neither  in 
the  world  to  come. 

Mk.  3:  28  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  All  sins  shall  be  forgiven 
34  397 


563,  564  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 


Evinced  by  the  second  death,  and  death  in  impenitence. 

unto  the  sons  of  men,  and  blasphemies  wherewith  soever  they 
shall  blaspheme :  29  But  he  tha.t  shall  blaspheme  against  the 
Holy  Ghost  hath  never  forgiveness,  but  is  in  danger  of  eternal 
damnation. 

Lk.  12:  10  Unto  him  that  blasphemeth  against  the  Holy 
Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven. 

Heb.  10:  26  If  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have  received 
the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there  remaineth  no  more  sacrifice 
for  sins. 

1  Jn.  5:  16  If  any  man  see  his  brother  sin  a  sin  which  is  not 
unto  death,  he  shall  ask,  and  he  shall  give  him  life  for  them 
that  sin  not  unto  death.  There  is  a  sin  unto  death :  I  do  not 
Bay  that  he  shall  pray  for  it. 

563.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  the  second  death. 

Ezk.  18:  31  Why  will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel?  32  For 
I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the 
Lord  GOD  :  wherefore  turn  yourselves,  and  live  ye. 

Rev.  2:  11  He  that  overcometh  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the 
second  death.  —  20:  6  Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in 
the  first  resurrection  :  on  such  the  second  death  hath  no  power, 
but  they  shall  be  priests  of  God  and  of  Christ,  and  shall  reign 
with  him  a  thousand  years.  14  And  death  and  hell  were  cast 
into  the  lake  of  fire.  This  is  the  second  death.  15  And  who- 
soever was  not  found  written  in  the  book  of  life  was  cast  into 
the  lake  of  fire.  —  21:  8  The  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the 
abominable,  and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcerers, 
and  idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake 
which  burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone :  which  is  the  second 
death.  [See  287.] 

564.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  death  in  impenitence. 

Gen.  19:  24  Then  the  LORD  rained  upon  Sodom  and  upon 
Gomorrah  brimstone  and  fire  from  the  LORD  out  of  heaven. 
25  And  he  overthrew  those  cities,  and  all  the  plain,  and  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  that  which  grew  upon  the  ground. 

Lev.  10:  1  Nadab  and  Abihu,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  took  either 
of  them  his  censer,  and  put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense  there- 
on, and  offered  strange  fire  before  the  LORD,  which  he  com- 
manded them  not.  2  And  there  went  out  fire  from  the  LORD, 
and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before  the  LORD. 

Num.  16:  32  The  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swallowed 
them  up,  and  their  houses,  and  all  the  men  that  appertained 
unto  Korah,  and  all  their  goods.  33  They,  and  all  that  ap- 
pertained to  them,  went  down  alive  into  the  pit,  and  the  earth 
398 


PUNISHMENT   FUTURE.  565 

Erinced  by  present  prosperity  of  the  wicked. 

closed  upon  them :  and  they  perished  from  among  the  congre- 
gation. 

Ps.  58:  9  He  shall  take  them  away  as  with  a  whirlwind,both 
living,  and  in  his  wrath. 

Pr.  14:  32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wickedness: 
but  the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his  death. 

Mat.  27:  5  He  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple, 
and  departed,  and  went  and  hanged  himself. 

Jn.  8:  21  Then  said  Jesus  again  unto  them,  I  go  my  way, 
and  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  die  in  your  sins :  whither  I  go, 
ye  cannot  come. 

Ac.  5:  5  Ananias  hearing  these  words,  fell  down,  and  gave 
up  the  ghost.  And  great  fear  came  on  all  them  that  heard 
these  things. 

2  Pet.  2:  12  These,  as  natural  brute  beasts,  made  to  be  taken 
and  destroyed,  speak  evil  of  the  things  that  they  understand 
not ;  and  shall  utterly  perish  in  their  own  corruption.  13  And 
shall  receive  the  reward  of  unrighteousness,  as  they  that  count 
it  pleasure  to  riot  in  the  day-time. 

565.  Future  punishment  evinced  by  the  present  prosperity  of  the  wicked,  and 
sufferings  of  the  righteous. 

Job  12:  6  The  tabernacles  of  robbers  prosper,  and  they  that 
provoke  God  are  secure  ;  into  whose  hand  God  bringeth 
abundantly. —  21:  7  Wherefore  do  the  wicked  live,  become  old, 
yea,  are  mighty  in  power?  8  Their  seed  is  established  in  their 
sight  with  them,  and  their  offspring  before  their  eyes.  9  Their 
houses  are  safe  from  fear,  neither  is  the  rod  of  God  upon  them 
11  They  send  forth  their  little  ones  like  a  flock,  and  their  chi] 
dren  dance.  12  They  take  the  timbrel  and  harp,  and  rejoice 
at  the  sound  of  the  organ.  13  They  spend  their  days  in  wealth, 
and  in  a  moment  go  down  to  the  grave.  1 4  Therefore  they 
say  unto  God,  Depart  from  us ;  for  we  desire  not  the  knowledge 
of  thy  ways.  15  What  is  the  Almighty,  that  we  should  serve 
him  ?  and  wrhat  profit  should  we  have,  if  we  pray  unto  him  ? 
1 6  Lo,  their  good  is  not  in  their  hand. 

Ps.  73:  3  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I  saw  the  pros- 
perity of  the  wicked.  4  For  there  are  no  bands  in  their  death  : 
but  their  strength  is  firm.  5  They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other 
men ;  neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men.  G  Therefore 
pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a  chain;  violence  covereth 
them  as  a  garment.  7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness  :  they 
have  more  than  heart  could  wish.  —  12  Behold,  these  are  the 
ungodly,  who  prosper  in  the  world  :  they  increase  in  riches.  — 
92:  7  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 

399 


t>6b  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 

Presaged  by  temporal  eyils. 

workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish  ;  it  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed 
for  ever. 

Jer.  12:  1  Righteous  art  thou,  O  LORD,  when  I  plead 
with  thee:  yet  let  me  talk  with  thee  of  thy  judgments. 
Wherefore  doth  the  way  of  the  wicked  prosper?  where- 
fore are  all  they  happy  that  deal  very  treacherously  ?  2 
Thou  hast  planted  them,  yea,  they  have  taken  root :  they  grow, 
yea,  they  bring  forth  fruit :  thou  art  near  in  their  mouth,  and 
far  from  their  reins. 

Mat.  6:  5  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  They  have  their  reward. 

Lk.  6:  24  Wo  unto  you  that  are  rich !  for  ye  have  received 
your  consolation.  25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full !  for  ye  shall 
hunger.  Wo  unto  you  that  laugh  now !  for  ye  shall  mourn 
and  weep.  26  Wo  unto  you,  when  all  men  shall  speak  well 
of  you  !  for  so  did  their  fathers  to  the  false  prophets.  —  16:  25 
Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  lifetime  re- 
ceivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things :  but 
now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

2  Th.  1:  4  We  ourselves  glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of 
God,  for  your  patience  and  faith  in  all  your  persecutions  and 
tribulations  that  ye  endure :  5  Which  is  a  manifest  token  of 
the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  counted  worthy 
of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for  which  ye  also  suffer :  6  Seeing  it 
is  a  righteous  thing  with  God  to  recompense  tribulation  to  them 
that  trouble  you ;  7  And  to  you,  who  are  troubled,  rest  with 
us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven  with 
his  mighty  angels,  8  In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them 
that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  [See  511,  552.] 

566.  Future  punishment  presaged  by  temporal  judgments. 

Gen.  6>  12  God  looked  upon  the  earth,  and  behold,  it  was 
corrupt :  for  all  flesh  had  corrupted  his  way  upon  the  earth. 
13  And  God  said  unto  Noah,  The  end  of  all  flesh  is  come 
before  me  ;  for  the  earth  is  filled  with  violence  through  them : 
and  behold,  I  will  destroy  them  with  the  earth.  — 18:  20  The 
LORD  said,  because  the  cry  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  is  great, 
and  because  their  sin  is  very  grievous,  21  I  will  go  down  now, 
and  see  whether  they  have  done  altogether  according  to  the  cry 
of  it,  which  is  come  unto  me.—  19:  24  Then  the  LORD  rained  up- 
on Sodom  and  upon  Gomorrah  brimstone  and  fire  from  the  LORD 
out  of  heaven ;  25  And  he  overthrew  those  cities,  and  all  the 
plain,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cities,  and  that  which  grew 
upon  the  ground. 

2  Pet,  2:  4  If  God  spared  not  the  angels  that  sinned,  but 
400 


PUNISHMENT   FUTURE.  5G7 


Everlasting. 


cast  them  down  to  hell,  and  delivered  them  into  chains  of  dark- 
ness, to  be  reserved  unto  judgment ;  5  And  spared  not  the  old 
world,  but  saved  Noah  the  eighth  person,  a  preacher  of  ri.irhi- 
eousness,  bringing  in  the  flood  upon  the  world  of  the  ungodly ; 
6  And  turning  the  cities  of  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  into  ashes, 
condemned  them  with  an  overthrow,  making  them  an  en  sample 
unto  those  that  after  should  live  ungodly  ;  7  And  delivered 
ji*Bt  Lot,  vexed  with  the  filthy  conversation  of  the  wicked :  9 
The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out  of  temptations, 
and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to  be  pun- 
ished. [See  87,  486,  630,  733.] 

567.  Punishment  everlasting. 

Mat.  25:  41  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on  the  left 
hand,  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  prepared 
for  the  devil  and  his  angels:  42  For  I  was  an  hungered,  and 
ye  gave  me  no  meat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no  drink. 
46  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting  punishment :  but 
the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 

Mk.  9:  43  If  thy  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off:  it  is  better  for 
thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed,  than  having  two  hands  to  go 
into  hell,  into  the  fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched :  44  Where 
their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire  is  not  quenched.  —  14:  21 
The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written  of  him :  but  wo 
to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed !  good 
were  it  for  that  man  if  he  had  never  been  bom.  [Mat.  26:  24.] 

Lk.  3:  17  Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand,  and  he  will  thoroughly 
purge  his  floor,  and  will  gather  the  wheat  into  his  garner ;  but 
the  chaff  he  will  burn  with  fire  unquenchable. 

Jn.  3:  36  Pie  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath  everlasting  life : 
and  he  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life ;  but  the 
wrath  of  God  abideth  on  him. 

Ph.  3:  18  (For  many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often 
and  now  tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the 
cross  of  Christ :  1 9  Whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is 
their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind  earthly 
things.)  9 

2  Th.  1:  7  The  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed  from  heaven 
with  his  mighty  angels,  8  In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  • 
them  that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ :  9  Who  shall  be  punished  wit?  everlasting 
destruction  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the  glory 
of  his  power. 

Jude  6  The  angels  which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left 
their  own  habitation,  he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  un- 
34*  401 


568,  569  PUNISHMENT    FUTCKE. 

Often  denied  — May  no^  purify. 

der  darkness  unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day.  7  Even 
as  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  the  cities  about  them  in  like 
manner,  giving  themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going  aftei 
strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example,  suffering  the  ven- 
geance of  eternal  fire.  13  Raging  waves  of  the  sea,  foaming 
out  their  own  shame  ;  wandering  stars  to  whom  is  reserved  the 
blackness  of  darkness  for  ever. 

Rev.  14:  9  And  the  third  angel  followed  them,  saying  with 
a  loud  voice,  If  any  man  worship  the  beast  and  his  image,  and 
receive  his  mark  in  his  forehead,  or  in  his  hand,  10  The  same 
shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath  of  God,  which  is  poured 
out  without  mixture  into"  the  cup  of  his  indignation  ;  and  he 
shall  be  tormented  with  fire  and  brimstone  in  the  pro.-erire 
of  the  holy  angels,  and  in  the  presence  of  the  Lamb :  J 1 
The  smoke  of  their  torment  ascendeth  up  for  ever  and  ever  : 
and  they  have  no  rest  day  nor  night,  who  worship  the  beast 
and  his  image,  and  whosoever  receiveth  the  mark  of  his  name. 
—  20:  10  The  devil  that  deceived  them  was  cast  into  the  lake 
of  fire  and  brimstone,  where  the  beast  and  the  false  prophet  arey 
and  shall  be  tormented  day  and  night  for  ever  and  ever. 

[See  287,  390,  553—5/572,  573,(1).] 

568.  Future  punislnner.t  denied  or  disbelieved  by  some. 

Gen.  3:  4  The  serpent  said  unto  the  woman,  Ye  shall  not 
surely  die. 

Dt.  29:  19  And  it  come  to  pass,  when  he  heareth  the  words 
of  this  curse,  that  he  bless  himself  in  his  heart,  saying,  I  shall 
have  peace,  though  I  walk  in  the  imagination  of  mine  heart, 
to  add  drunkenness  to  thirst. 

Ezk.  13:  22  With  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart  of  the  right- 
eous sad,  whom  I  have  not  made  sad ;  and  strengthened  the 
hands  of  the  wicked,  that  he  should  not  return  from  his  wicked 
way,  by  promising  him  life. 

2  Pet.  3:  5  This  they  willingly  are  ignorant  of,  that  by  the 
word  of  God  the  heavens  were  of  old,  and  the  earth  standing 
out  of  the  water  and  in  the  water:  6  Whereby  the  world  that 
then  was,  being  overflowed  with  water,  perished :  7  But  the 
heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are  now,  by  "the  same  word  are 
kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the  day  of  judgment 
and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  [See  22,  708.] 

569.  The  wicl:cd  not  always  purified  by  punishment. 

Pr.  27:  22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a  fool  in  a  mortar 
among  wheat  with  a  pestle,  yet  will  rot  his  foolishness  depart 
from  him. 
402 


PUNISHMENT    FUTURE.  f>70,  571 

Inflicted  on  God's  account  —  Approved  by  the  good. 

Rev.  16:  9  Men  were  scorched  with  great  heat,  and  blas- 
phemed the  name  of  God,  which  hath  power  over  these  plagues : 
and  they  repented  not  to  give  him  glory.  10  And  the  fifth 
angel  poured  out  his  vial  upon  the  seat  of  the  beast ;  and  his 
kingdom  was  full  of  darkness  ;  and  they  gnawed  their  tongues 
for  pain,  11  And  blasphemed  the  God  of  heaven,  because  of 
their  pains  and  their  sores,  and  repented  not  of  their  deeds.  21 
Ajid  there  fell  upon  men  a  great  hail  out  of  heaven,  every  stone 
about  the  weight  of  a  talent:  and  men  blasphemed  God  because 
of  the  plague  of  the  hail ;  for  the  plague  thereof  was  exceed- 
ing great.  [See  9.] 

570.  The  iciclced  punished  according  to  their  desert,  to  make  known  and  ylo~ 
rfy  God. 

Ex.  9:  15  Now  I  will  stretch  out  my  hand,  that  I  may  smite 
thee  and  thy  people  with  pestilence ;  and  thou  shalt  be  cut  off 
from  the  earth.  1 6  And  in  very  deed  for  this  cause  have  I 
raised  thee  up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  power ;  and  that  my 
name  may  be  declared  throughout  all  the  earth. 
—  14:  4  I  will  be  honored  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  host; 
that  the  Egyptians  may  know  that  I  am  the  LORD. 

Ps.  83: 17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  troubled  for  ever; 
yea,  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish:  18  That  men  may 
know  that  thou,  whose  name  alone  is  JEHOVAH,  art  the 
Most  High  over  all  the  earth. 

Ezk.  25:  17  I  will  execute  great  vengeance  upon  them  with 
furious  rebukes ;  and  they  shall  know  that  I  am  the  LORD, 
when  I  shall  lay  my  vengeance  upon  them. 

Rom.  9:  17  The  scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh,  Even  for  this 
same  purpose  have  I  raised  thee  up,  that  I  might  shew  my 
power  in  thee,  and  that  my  name  might  be  declared  throughout 
all  the  earth.  22  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath,  and 
to  make  his  power  known,  endured  with  much  long-suffering 
the  vessels  of  wrath  fitted  to  destruction :  23  And  that  he 
might  make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of 
mercy,  which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory,  24  Even  us, 
whom  he  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only,  but  also  of  the 
Gentiles?  [See  209,  276.] 

571.  Punishment  approved  by  the  righteous. 

Ex.  15:  1  Then  sang  Moses  and  the  children  of  Israel  this 
song  unto  the  LORD,  and  spake,  saying,  I  will  sing  unto  the 
LORD,  for  he  hath  triumphed  gloriously ;  the  horse  and  his 
rider  hath  he  thrown  into  the  sea.  6  Thy  right  hand,  O  LORD, 
is  become  glorious  in  power:  thy  right  hand,  O  LOUD,  iuii.i 


571  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 

Approved  l:y  the  good. 

dashed  in  pieces  the  enemy.  7  And  in  the  greatness  of 
thine  excellency  thou  hast  overthrown  them  that  rose  up 
against  thee. 

Ps.  28:  4  Give  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according 
to  the  wickeness  of  their  endeavors:  give  them  after  the  wort 
of  their  hands  ;  render  to  them  their  desert.  5  Because  they 
regard  not  the  works  of  the  LOUD,  nor  the  operation  of  his 
hands,  he  shall  destroy  thorn,  and  not  build  them  up.  —  94:  1 
O  LORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth ;  O  God,  to  whom 
vengeance  belongeth,  shew  thyself.  2  Lift  up  thyself,  thou 
Judge  of  the  earth :  render  a  reward  to  the  proud. 

Lk.  23:  40  The  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost 
not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 
41  And  we  indeed  justly ;  for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of 
our  deeds :  but  this  man  hath  done  nothing  amiss. 

Rev.  G:  9  When  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I  saw  under 
the  altar  the  souls  of  them  that  were  slain  for  the  word  of 
God,  and  for  the  testimony  which  they  held  :  1 0  And  they 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  How  long,  0  Lord,  holy  and 
true,  dost  thou  not  judge  and  avenge  our  blood  on  them  that 
dwell  on  the  earth? — 15:  3  They  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the 
servant  of  God,  and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  saying,  Great  and 
marvellous  are  thy  works,  Lord  God  Almighty ;  just  and  true 
are  thy  ways,  thou  King  of  saints.  4  Who  shall  not  fear  thee, 
O  Lord,  and  glorify  thy  name  ?  for  thou  only  art  holy  :  for  all 
nations  shall  come  and  worship  before  thee  ;  for  thy  judgments 
are  made  manifest. — 18:  20  Rejoice  over  her,  thou  heaven, 
and  ye  holy  apostles  and  prophets ;  for  God  hath  avenged  you 
on  her.  — 19:  1  After  these  things  I  heard  a  great  voice  of 
much  people  in  heaven,  saying,  Alleluia :  Salvation,  and  glory, 
and  honor,  and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God :  2  For  true 
and  righteous  are  his  judgments :  for  he  hath  judged  the  great 
whore,  which  did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication,  and 
hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants  at  her  hand.  3  And 
again  they  said,  Alleluia.  And  her  smoke  rose  up  for  ever 
and  ever.  4  And  the  four  and  twenty  elders  and  the  four 
beasts  fell  down  and  worshipped  God  that  sat  on  the  throne, 
saying,  Amen ;  Alleluia.  5  And  a  voice  came  out  of  the 
throne,  saying,  Praise  our  God,  all  ye  his  servants,  and  ye  that 
fear  him,  both  small  and  great.  6  And  I  heard  as  it  were  the 
voice  of  a  great  multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of  many  waters, 
and  as  the  voice  of  mighty  thunderings,  saying,  Alleluia :  foi 
the  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth.  7  Let  us  be  glad  and 
rejoice,  and  give  honor  to  him :  for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb 
is  come,  and  his  wife  hath  made  herself  ready.  [See  88,  237.] 
404 


PUNISHMENT   FUTURE.  572,  573 


Unavailing  cries  —  Sources  of  misery. 


572.  T/te  cries  of  lost  souls  unavailing. 

Job  27:  8  What  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite,  though  he 
hath  gained,  when  God  taketh  away  his  soul?  9.  Will  God 
hear  his  cry  when  trouble  cometh  upon  him  ? 

Pr.  1:  24  Because  I  hare  called  and  ye. refused;  I  have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ;  25  But  ye  have, 
set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  reproof: 
26  I  also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity :  I  will  mock  when  your 
fear  cometh ;  27  When  your  fear  cometh  as  desolation,  and 
your  destruction  cometh  as  a  whirlwind ;  when  distress  and 
anguish  cometh  upon  you.  28  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me, 
but  I  will  not  answer ;  they  shall  seek  me  early,  but  they  shall 
not  find  me  ;  29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not 
choose  the  fear  of  the  LORD  :  30  They  would  none  of  my 
counsel:  they  despised  all  my  reproof.  31  Therefore  shall 
they  eat  of  the  fruit  of  their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their 
own  devices.  32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall 
slay  them,  and  the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them. 

Lk.  13:  25  When  once  the  Master  of  the  house  is  risen  up, 
arid  hath  shut  to  the  door,  and  ye  begin  to  stand  without,  and 
to  knock  at  the  doorr  saying,  Lord,  Lord,  open  unto  us ;  and 
he  shall  answer  and  say  unto  you,  I  know  you  not  whence  ye 
are. — 16:  24  And  he  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have 
mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of 
his  finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue:  for  I  am  tormented 
in  this,  flame.  25  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou 
in  thy  lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Laza- 
rus evil  things :  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  torment- 
ed. 26  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and  you  there  is  a 
great  gulf  fixed :  so  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence  to 
you,  cannot ;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come  from 
thence.  [See  390,  553-55,  559,  567.] 

573.  Sources  of  future  misery. 
1.    The  loss  of  all  hope,  or  complete  despair. 

Job  8:  13  The  hypocrite's  hope  shall  perish. — 11:  20  The 
eyes  of  the  wicked  shall  fail,  and  they  shall  not  escape,  and 
their  hope  shall  be  as  the  giving  up  of  the  ghost. 

Pr.  10:  28  The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  be  gladness :  but 
the  expectation  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. — 11:  7  When  a 
wicked  man  dieth,  his  expectation  shall  perish :  and  the  hope 
of  unjust  men  perisheth. 

Lam.  3:  64  Render  unto  them  a  recompense,  O  LORD,  ac- 
cording to  the  work  of  their  hands.  65  Give  them  sorrow  of 
heart,  thy  curse  unto  them. 

J  405 


573  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 

Its  Sources. 

Ezk.  22:  14  Can  thy  heart  endure,  or  can  thy  hands  be 
strong,  in  the  days  that  I  shall  deal  with  thee  ?  I  the  LORD 
have  spoken  it,  and  will  do  it.  [See  390,  567.] 

2.  Bitter  reflections, 

Pr.  5:  11  And  thou  mourn  at  the  last,  when  thy  flesh  and 
thy  body  are  consumed,  1 2  And  say,  How  have  I  hated  in- 
struction, and  my  heart  despised  reproof;  13  And  have  not 
obeyed  the  voice  of  my  teachers,  nor  inclined  mine  ear  to  them 
that  instructed  me  !  141  was  almost  in  all  evil  in  the  midst 
of  the  congregation  and  assembly. 

Jer.  8:  20  The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is  ended,  and  we 
are  not  saved. 

Lk.  1 6:  25  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy 
life-time  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things:  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 

[See  128,  131.] 

8.  Deprivation  of  rest 

Ps.  95:  11  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath,  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest.  [Heb.  3:  18.] 

Is.  57:  20  The  wicked  are  like  the  troubled  sea,  when  it 
cannot  rest,  whose  waters  cast  up  mire  and  dirt.  21  There  'is 
no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the  wicked. 

Rev.  14:  11  The  smoke  of  their  torment  ascendeth  up  for 
ever  and  ever :  and  they  have  no  rest  day  nor  night. 

4.  Banishment  from  all  lovely  beings,  and  suffering,  while  saints  are  rejoicing. 

Lk.  13:  28  There  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth, 
when  ye  shall  see  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  all  the 
prophets,  in  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  you  yourselves  thrust 
out.  — 16:  23  In  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments, 
and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom. 

Jn.  7:  34  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  not  find  me :  and  where 
I  am,  thither  ye  cannot  come. 

Rev.  14:  10  The  same  shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the  wrath 
of  God,  which  is  poured  out  without  mixture  into  the  cup  of 
his  indignation ;  and  he  shall  be  tormented  with  fire  and  brim- 
stone i  n  the  presence  of  the  holy  angels,  and  in  the  presence 
of  the  Lamb.  [See  387.] 

5.  Darkness  and  gloom. 

Jer.  13:  16  Give  glory  to  the  LORD  your  God,  before  he 
cause  darkness,  and  before  your  feet  stumble  upon  the  dark 
mountains,  and  while  ye  look  for  light,  he  turn  it  into  the  shad- 
ow of  death,  and  make  it  gross  darkness. 
40G  ' 


PUNISHMENT    FUTURK.  573 


Zep.  1:  15  That  day  is  a  day  of  wrath,  a  day  of  trouble  and 
distress,  a  day  of  wasteness  and  desolation,  a  day  of  darkness 
and  gloominess,  a  day  of  clouds  and  thick  darkness. 

Mat.  8:  12  The  children  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  cast  out 
into  outer  darkness :  there  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of 
teeth. 

2  Pet.  2:  17  These  are  wells  without  water,  clouds  that  are 
carried  with  a  tempest;  to  whom  the  mist  of  darkness  is  re- 
served for  ever. 

Jude  12  These  are  spots  in  your  feasts  of  charity,  when 
they  feast  with  you,  feeding  themselves  without  fear:  clouds 
they  are  without  water,  carried  about  of  winds ;  trees  whose 
fruit  withereth,  without  fruit  twice  dead,  plucked  up  by  the 
roots  ;  13  Raging  waves  of  the  sea,  foaming  out  their  own 
shame ;  wandering  stars,  to  whom  is  reserved  the  blackness 
of  darkness  for  ever. 

3.  Painful  fears  and  terrors 

Job  6:  4  The  arrows  of  the  Almighty  are  within  me,  the 
poison  whereof  drinketh  up  my  spirit :  the  terrors  of  God  do 
set  themselves  in  array  against  me. 

Ps.  73:  19  How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a  mo- 
ment :  they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

Pr.  10:  24  The  fear  of  the  wicked,  it  shall  come  upon  him : 
but  the  desire  of  the  righteous  shall  be  granted. 

2  Cor.  5:  11  Knowing  therefore  the  terror  of  the  Lord,  we 
persuade  men. 

Rev.  6:  16  And  said  to  the  mountains  and  rocks,  Fall  onus, 
and  hide  us  from  the  face  of  him  that  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
and  from  the  wrath  of  the  Lamb. 

7.  Enduring  the  just  scorn  of  the  universe  former 

Job  22:  15  Hast  thou  marked  the  old  way  which  wicked 
men  have  trodden  ?  16  Which  were  cut  down  out  of  time, 
whose  foundation  was  overflown  with  a  flood:  19  The  right- 
eous see  it,  and  are  glad:  and  the  innocent  laugh  them  to 
scorn. 

Ps.  2:  4  He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh :  the 
LORD  shall  have  them  in  derision.  5  Then  shall  he  speak 
unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 
. — 52:  1  Why  boastest  thou  thyself  in  mischief,  O  mighty  man  ? 
the  goodness  of  God  endureth  continually.  5  God  shall  like- 
wise destroy  thee  for  ever,  he  shall  take  thee  away,  and  pluck 
tiiee  out  of  thy  dwelling-place,  and  root  thee  out  of  the  land  of 
tLe  living.  6  The  righteous  also  shall  sec,  and  fear,  and  shall 

407 


574  PUNISHMENT    FUTURE. 

Present  and  future  degradation  of  the  wicked. 

faugh  at  him. — 59:  7  Behold,  they  belch  out  with  their  mouth: 
swords  are  in  their  lips  :  for  who,  say  they,  doth  hear  ?  8  But 
thou,  O  LORD,  shalt  laugh  at  them ;  thou  shalt  have  all  the 
heathen  in  derision. 

Pr.  1:  26  I  also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity:  I  will  mock 
when  your  fear  cometh ;  27  When  your  fear  cometh  as  deso- 
lation, and  your  destruction  cometh  as  a  whirlwind;  when 
distress  and  anguish  cometh  upon  you.  —  3:  34  Surely  he 
scorneth  the  scorners :  but  he  giveth  grace  unto  the  lowly. 

Dan.  12:  2  Many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  earth 
shall  awake,  some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some  to  shame  and 
everlasting  contempt.  [See  513.] 

8.  Pains  of  lo<ly  by  Jlre. 

Is.  33:  14  The  sinners  in  Zion  are  afraid ;  fearfulness  hath 
surprised  the  hypocrites.  Who  among  us  shall  dwell  with  the 
devouring  fire?  who  among  us  shall  dwell  with  everlasting 
burnings  ? 

Lk.  16:  24  He  cried,  and  said,  Father  Abraham,  have  mer- 
cy on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  clip  the  tip  of  his 
finger  in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue :  for  I  am  tormented  in 
this  flame.  [See  343.] 

574.  Degradation  of  the  wicked,  here  and  hereafter. 

Tit.  3:  3  We  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobe- 
dient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in 
malice  and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

Rev.  22:  15  Without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whoremon- 
gers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth  and 
nuiketh  a  lie.  [See  513.] 


408 


REDEMPTION.  575,  576 

Covenant  of  —  Necessity  of  Atonement. 


REDEMPTION  OF  SAINTS. 

\  575.  Redemption  —  Covenant  of. 

j?s.  89:  3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen,  I  have 
sworn  unto  David  my  servant,  4  Thy  seed  will  I  establish 
for  ever,  and  build  up  thy  throne  to  all  generations. 

Is.  53:  12  Therefore  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  the 
great,  and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the  strong ;  because 
he  hath  poured  out  his  soul  unto  death, 

Zee.  6:  12  Thus  speaketh  the  LORD  of  hosts,  saying,  Behold 
the  man  whose  name  is  The  BRANCH ;  and  he  shall  grow 
up  out  of  his  place,  and  he  shall  build  the  temple  of  the  LORD  : 
1  3  Even  he  shall  build  the  temple  of  the  LORD  ;  and  he  shall 
bear  the  glory,  and  shall  sit  and  rule  upon  his  throne :  and  he 
'shall  be  a  priest  upon  his  throne :  and  the  counsel  of  peace 
shall  be  between  them  both. 

Jn.  6:  39  This  is  the  Father's  will  which  hath  sent  me,  that 
of  all  which  he  hath  given  me,  I  should  lose  nothing,  but 
should  raise  it  up  again  at  the  last  day. — 17:  G  I  have  mani- 
fested thy  name  unto  the  men  which  thou  gavest  me  out  of 
the  world :  thine  they  were,  and  thou  gavest  them  me ;  and 
they  have  kept  thy  word.  11  Holy  Father,  keep  through 
thine  own  name  those  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  that  they 
may  be  one,  as  we  are. 

Heb.  13:  20  The  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the 
dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through 
the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  21  Make  you  perfect 
in  every  good  work. 

576.  Necessity  of  atonement,  or  the  salvation  of  sinners  through  obedience  to 
the  law  of  God,  hopeless. 

Ps.  143:  2  Enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant:  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

Mat.  18:  11  The  Son  of  man  is  come  to  save  that  which 
was  lost. 

Ac.  4:  12  Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other:  for  there 
is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given  among  men,  whereby 
we  must  be  saved.  — 13:  38  Be  it  known  unto  you  therefore, 
men  and  brethren,  that  through  this  man  is  preached  unto  you 
the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  39  And  by  him  all  that  believe  are. 
justified  from  all  things,  from  which  ye  could  not  be  justified 
by  the  law  of  Moses.  ' 

Rom.  3:  19  We  know  that  what  things  soever  the  lawsaith, 
it  saith  to  them  who  are  under  the  law :  that  every  mouth  may 
35  409 


570  >  REDEMPTION. 


Necessity  of  Atonement. 


be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before  God, 
20  Therefore  by  the  deeds  of  the  law,  there  shall  no  flesh  be 
justified  in  his  sight:  for  by  the  law  is  the  knowledge  of  sin. 
—  5:  6  When  we  were  yet  without  strength,  in  due  time  Christ 
died  for  the  ungodly.  —  9:  31  Israel,  which  followed  after  the 
law  of  righteousness,  hath  not  attained  to  the  law  of  right- 
eousness. 32  Wherefore  ?  Because  they  sought  it  not  by 
faith,  but  as  it  were  by  the  works  of  the  law.  For  they  stum- 
bled at  that  stumbling-stone. 

Gal.  2:  1C  Knowing  that  a  man  is  not  justified  by  the  works 
of  the  law,  but  by  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  even  we  have  be- 
lieved in  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  the  faith 
of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the  law  :  for  by  the  works 
of  the  law  shall  no  flesh  be  justified.  20  I  am  crucified  with 
Christ :  nevertheless,  I  live ;  yeU  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in 
me :  and  the  life  which  I  now  live  in  the  flesh,  I  live  by  the 
faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who  loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for 
me.  21  I  do  not  frustrate  the  grace  of  God:  for  if  right- 
eousness come  by  the  law,  then  Christ  is  dead  in  vain. — 3:  10 
As  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the  law,  are  under  the  curse : 
for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every  one  that  continueth  not  in  all 
things  which  are  written  In  the  book  of  the  law  to  do  them. 
11  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the  law  in  the  sight  of 
God,  it  is  evident:  for,  The  just  shall  live  by  faith.  12  And 
the  law  is  not  of  faith.  18  For  if  the  inheritance  be  of  the 
law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise  :  But  God  gave  it  to  Abra- 
ham by  promise.  19  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law?  It 
was  added  because  of  transgressions,  till  the  seed  should 
come  to  whom  the  promise  was  made ;  and  it  was  ordained 
by  angels  in  the  hand  of  a  mediator.  20  Now,  a  media- 
tor is  not  a  mediator  of  one ;  but  God  is  one.  21  Is  the 
law  then  against  the  promises  of  God  ?  God  forbid :  for  if 
there  had  been  -a  law  given  which  could  have  given  life,  verily 
righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  law.  22  But  the  scrip- 
ture hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the  promise  by  faith  of 
Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that  believe.  23  But 
before  faith  came,  we  were  kept  under  the  law,  shut  up  unto 
the  faith  which  should  afterwards  be  revealed.  24  Where- 
fore the  law  was  our  schoolmaster  to  bring  us  unto  Christ,  that 
we  might  be  justified  by  faith. 

Ph.  3:  4  If  any  other  man  thinketh  that  he  hath  whereof 
he  might  trust  in  the  flesh,  I  more  :  5  Circumcised  the  eighth 
day,  of  the  stock  of  Israel,  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  an  He- 
brew of  the  Hebrews ;  as  touching  the  law,  a  Pharisee ;  6 
Concerning  zeal,  persecuting  the  church  \  touching  ihe  right- 


REDEMPTION.  577 


Through  the  death  of  Christ. 


eousness  which  is  in  the  law,  blameless.  7  But  what  things 
were  gain  to  me,  those  I  counted  loss  for  Christ. 

Heb.  9:  23  It  was  therefore  necessary  that  the  patterns  of 
things  in  the  heavens  should  be  purified  with  tl  ese ;  but  the 
heavenly  things  themselves  with  better  sacrifices  than  these. 

Jam.  2:  10  Whosoever  shall  keep  the  whole  law,  and  yet 
offend  in  one  point,  he  is  guilty  of  all.  [See  H3.] 

577.  Redemption  through  the  death  or  blood  of  Christ. 

Lev.  17:  11  The  life  of  the  flesh  is  in  the  blood;  and  I 
have  given  it  to  you  upon  the  altar,  to  make  an  atonement  for 
your  souls :  for  it  is  the  blood  that  maketh  an  atonement  for 
the  soul. 

Is.,  53:  5  He  ivas  -wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities ;  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  was 
upon  him ;  and  with  liis  stripes  we  are  healed. 

Mat.  20:  28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  minis- 
tered unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom  for 
many. — -26:  28  This  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which 
is  shed  for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

Jn.  3:  14  As  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness, 
even  so  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up :  15  That  whosoever 
'believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life.  —  6:  51 
The  bread  that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for 
the  life  of  the  world. 

Ac.  20:  28  Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all 
the  flock  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  over- 
seers, to  feed  the  church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased  with 
his  own  blood. 

Rom.  3:  25  Whom  God  hath  set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation, 
through  faith  in  his  blood.  —  5:8  God  commendeth  his  love 
toward  us,  in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for 
us.  9  Much  more  then,  being  now  justified  by  his  blood,  we 
shall  be  saved  from  wrath  through  him.  1 1  We  also  joy  in 
God,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  we  have  now 
received  the  atonement. 

1  Cor.  5:  7  Christ  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us. —  15:  3 
Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to  the  scriptures. 

Gal.  3:  13  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the 
law,  being  made  a  curse  for  us :  for  it  is  written,  Cursed  is  every 
one  that  hangeth  on  a  tree. 

Ep.  2:  13  In  Christ  Jesus,  ye,  who  sometimes  were  far  off, 
are  made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ. 

Heb.  9:  12  Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves,  butjby 
'iis  own  blood,  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place,  having 

411 


577  REDEMPTION. 


Through  the  death  of  Christ. 


obtained  eternal  redemption  for  us.  13  For  if  the  blood  of 
bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling  the 
unckan,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh :  14  How  much 
more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who  through  the  eternal  Spirit 
offered  himsel "  without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  conscience 
from  dead  woriis.to  serve  the  living  God?  22  And  almost  all 
things  are  by  the  law  purged  with  blood ;  and  without  shedding 
of  blood  is  no  remission.  26  But  now  once  in  the  end  of  the 
world  hath  he  appeared  to  put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of 
himself.  27  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to  die,  but 
after  this  the  judgment :  28  So  Christ  was  once  offered  to  bear 
the  sins  of  many. — 10: 10  By  the  which  will  we  are  sanctified 
through  the  offering  of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ  once  for  all. 

11  Aiid  every  priest  standeth  daily  ministering  and  offering 
oftentimes  the  same  sacrifices,  which  can  never  take  away  sins : 

12  But  this  man,  after  he  had  offered  one  sacrifice  for  sins, 
for  ever  sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of  God ;    1 3  From  hence- 
forth expecting  till  his  enemies  be  made  his  footstool.    14  For 
by  one   offering  he  hath   perfected  for  ever  them  that  are 
sanctified.     19  Having  therefore,  brethren,  boldness  to  enter 
into  the  holiest  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  20  By  a  new  and  living 
way,  which  he  hath  consecrated  for  us,  through  the  vail,  that  is 
to  say,  his  flesh. 

1  Pet.  1:  18  Forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  ye  were  not  re- 
deemed with  corruptible  things,  as  silver  and  gold,  from  your 
vain  conversation  received  by  tradition  from  your  fathers;  19 
But  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ.  —  2:  24  Who  his  own 
self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on  the  tree,  that  we,  being 
dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  righteousness :  by  whose  stripes 
ye  were  healed.  —  3: 18  Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for  sins, 
the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  he  might  bring  us  to  God,  being 
put  to  death  in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by  the  Spirit. 

1  Jn.  1:  7  If  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light,  we 
have  fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ 
his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

[Jn.  1:  29,  and  10:  15.  Gal.  1:  4,  and  2:  20.  1  Tim.  1:  1.] 
412 


REDEMPTION.  578 


Efficacy  of  the  Atonement. 


578.  Efficacy  of  the  atonement,  or  "the  Lord  our  righteousness.''1 

Is.  53:  6  The  LORD  hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

Jer.  23:  6  In  his  days  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  safely :  and  this  is  his  name  whereby  he  shall  be  called, 
THE  LORD  OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

Dan.  9:  24  Seventy  weeks  are  determined  upon  thy  people 
and  upon  thy  holy  city,  to  finish  the  transgression,  and  to  make 
an  end  of  sins,  and  to  make  reconciliation  for  iniquity,  and  to 
bring  in  everlasting  righteousness,  and  to  seal  up  the  vision  and 
prophecy,  and  to  anoint  the  Most  Holy. 

Jn.  3:  17  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn 
the  worldj  but  that  the  world  through  him  might  be  saved.  — 
6:  51  I  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven : 
if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever :  and  the 
bread  that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for  the  life 
of  the  world.  55  My  flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  my  blood  is 
drink  indeed.  —  1 0:  9  I  am  the  door :  by  me  if  any  man  enter 
in,  he  shall  be  saved. 

Rom.  1:  16  I  am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of  Christ:  for 
it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  salvation  to  every  one  that  believ- 
eth;  to  the  Jew  first,  and  also  to  the  Greek.  17  For  therein 
is  the  righteousness  of  God  revealed  from  faith  to  faith :  as  it 
is  written,  The  just  shall  live  by  faith.  —  3:  21  But  now  the 
righteousness  of  God  without  the  law  is  manifested,  being 
witnessed  by  the  law  and  the  prophets ;  22  Even  the  right- 
eousness of  God,  ivkich  is  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  unto  all,  and 
upon  all  them  that  believe  ;  for  there  is  no  difference.  —  5:  10 
If  when  we  were  enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the 
death  of  his  Son ;  much  more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be 
saved  by  his  life.  1 1  And  not  only  so,  but  we  also  joy  in  God, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  we  have  now  received 
the  atonement.  15  Not  as  the  offence,  so  also  is  the  free  gift. 
For  if  through  the  offence  of  one  many  be  dead,  much  more 
the  grace  of  God,  and  the.  gift  by  grace,  ivhick  is  by  one  man. 
Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many.  16  And  not  as  it 
was  by  one  that  sinned,  so  is  the  gift.  For  the  judgment  was 
by  one  to  condemnation,  but  the  free  gift  is  of  many  offences 
unto  justification.  17  For  if  by  one  man's  offence  death 
reigned  by  one ;  much  more  they  which  receive  abundance  of 
grace,  and  of  the  gift  of  righteousness,  shall  reign  in  life  by 
one,  Jesus  Christ.  18  Therefore,  as  by  the  offence  of  on6 
judgment  came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so  by  the 
righteousness  of  om;  the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men  unto  justi- 
fication of  life.  19  For  as  by  one  man's  disobedience  many 
35*  413 


579,  580  REDEMPTION. 


A  perfect  Redeemer  —  A  ransom  for  all. 

were  made  sinners,  so  by  the  obedience  of  one  shall  many  be 
made  righteous.  20  Moreover  the  law  entered,  that  the  offence 
might  abound.  But  where  sin  abounded,  grace  did  much  more 
abound :  21  That  as  sin  hath  reigned  unto  death,  even  so  might 
grace  reign  through  righteousness  unto  eternal  life,  by  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  —  10:  3  They,  being  ignorant  of  God's  right- 
eousness, and  going  about  to  establish  their  own  righteousness, 
have  not  submitted  themselves  unto  the  righteousness  of  God. 
4  For  Christ  is  the  end  of  the  law  for  righteousness  to  every 
one  that  believeth. 

Ep.  5:  2  Walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God  for 
a  sweet-smelling  savor. 

Ph.  3:  9  And  be  found  in  him,  not  having  mine  own  right- 
eousness, which  is  of  the  law,  but  that  which  -is  through  the 
faith  of  Christ,  the  righteousness  which  is  of  God  by  faith. 

1  Jn.  4:  9  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us, 
because  that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  him.  10  Herein  is  love,  not  that 
\ve  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins.  [1  Jn.  3:  5.] 

579.  Redemption  requires  a  perfect  Redeemer. 

Lev.  22:  19  Ye  shall  offer  at  your  own  will  a  male  without 
blemish  of  the  beeves,  of  the  sheep,  or  of  the  goats.  20  But 
whatsoever  hath  a  blemish,  that  shall  ye  not  offer :  for  it  shall 
not  be  acceptable  for  you. 

Mai.  1:  8  If  ye  offer  the  blind  for  sacrifice,  is.it  not  evil? 
and  if  ye  offer  the  lame  and  sick,  is  it  not  evil  ?  offer  it  now 
unto  thy  governor ;  will  he  be  pleased  with  thee,  or  accept  thy 
person  ?  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Heb.  7:  26  Such  a  high  priest  became  us,  who  is  holy,  harm- 
less, undefiled,  separate  from  sinners,  and  made  higher  than 
the  heavens ;  27  Who  needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high  priests, 
to  offer  up  sacrifice,  first  for  his  own  sins,  and  then  for  the 
people's :  for  this  he  did  once,  when  he  offered  up  himself. 

1  Pet.  1:  19  With  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a  lamb 
without  blemish  and  without  spot. 

530.  The  Redeemer  "  a  ransom  for  all." 

Jn.  1:  29  Behold  the  lamb  of 'God,  which  taketh  away  the 
sin  of  the  world! — 3:  17  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world 
to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world  through  him  might 
be  saved.  —  4:  42  This  is  indeed  the  Christ',  the  Saviour  of  the 
world. 

414 


REDEMPTION  581, 


The  Father's  agency  in  —  Peace  with  GoJ. 


Rom.  5:  18  As  by  the  offence  of  one  judgment  came  upon 
all  men  to  condemnation,  even  so  by  the  righteousness  of  one 
the  free  gift  came  upon  all  men  unto  justification  of  life. 

2  Cor.  5:  14  The  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us ;  because  we 
thus  judge,  that  if  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead :  15  And 
that  he  died  for  all;  that  they  which  live  should  not  henceforth 
live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  which  died  for  them,  and 
rose  again. 

1  Tim.  2:  6  Who  gave  himself  a  ransom  for  all,  to  be  testified 
in  due  time. 

Heb.  2:  9  We  see  Jesus,  who  was  made  a  little  lower  than 
the  angels  for  the  suffering  of  death,  crowned  with  glory  and 
honor;  that  he  by  the  grace  of  God  should  taste  death  for 
every  man. 

1  Jn.  2:  2  He  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins :  and  not  for 
ours  only,  but  also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world.  [See  370.] 

581.  Agency  of  the  Father  in  makiny  atonement. 

Is.  53:  6  All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ;  we  have 
turned  every  one  to  his  own  way;  and  the  LORD  hath  laid  on 
him  the  iniquity  of  us  all.  .  10  It  pleased  the  LORD  to  bruise 
him ;  he  hath  put  him  to  grief. 

Jn.  3:  16  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  jnly-be- 
gotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him,  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  Ife. 

Eom.  3:  25  Whom  God  hath  set  forth  to  be  a  propitiation. 

Gal.  4:  4  When  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent 
forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  5  To 
redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive 
the  adoption  of  sons. 

1  Jn.  4:  9  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us, 
because  that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  him.     10  Herein  is  love,  not  that 
we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins. 

582.  Redemption  includes  peace  with  God. 

Rom.  5:  1  Being  justified  by  faith,  we  have  peace  with  God, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  2  By  whom  also  we  Ifaye 
access  by  faith  into  this  grace  wherein  we  stand,  and  rejoice  in 
hope  of  the  glory  of  God.  10  For  if  when  -we  were  enemies, 
we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  <*eath  of  his  Son,  much  more, 
beino-  reconciled,  we  shall.be  saved  by  his  life. 

2  Cor.  5:  18  All  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us 
to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of 

41o 


REDEMPTION. 


Includes  Forgiveness,  and  Access. 


reconciliation ;  1 9  To  wit,  That  God  was  in  Christ,  reconciling 
the  world  unto  himself,  not  imputing  their  trespasses  unto  them ; 
and  hath  committed  unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation. 

Ep.  2:  13  In  Christ  Jesus,  ye,  who  sometime  were  far  off, 
are  made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ.  14  For  he  is  our 
peace,  who  hath  made  both  one,  and  hath,  broken  down  the 
middle  wall  of  partition  between  us  ;  15  Having  abolished  in 
his  flesh  the  enmity,  even  the  law  of  commandments  contained 
in  ordinances :  for  to  make  in  himself  of  twain  one  new  man, 
so  making  peace ;  1 6  And  that  he  might  reconcile  both  unto 
God  in  one  body  by  the  cross,  having  slain  the  enmity  thereby: 
17  And  came  and  preached  peace  to  you  which  were  afar  off, 
and  to  them  that  were  nigh.  18  For  through  him  we  both 
have  access  by  one  Spirit  unto  the  Father.  19  Now  therefore 
ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners,  but  fellow-citizens 
with  the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God. 

Col.  1:  20  Having  made  peace  through  the  blood  of  his  cross, 
by  him  to  reconcile  all  things  unto  himself;  by  him,  1  say, 
whether  they  be  things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven.  21  Arid 
you,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  enemies  in  your  mind 
by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  reconciled,  22  In  the  body 
of  his  flesh  through  death,  to  present  you  holy,  arid  unblamable, 
and  unreprovable,  in  his  sight. 

Heb.  2: 17  In  all  things  it  behoved  him  to  be  made  like  untc 
his  brethren ;  that  he  might  be  a  merciful  and  faithful  High 
Priest  in  things  pertaining  to  God,  to  make  reconciliation  for 
the  sins  of  the  people.  [See  666.] 

583.  Redemption  includes  forgiveness  or  justification,  and  access. 

Ps.  32:  1  Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven,  whose 
gin  is  covered.  2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  LORD 
imputeth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile.  — • 
[Rom.  4:  7] — Ps.  85:  2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy 
people,  thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin.  3  Thou  hast  taken 
away  all  thy  wrath :  thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness 
of  thine  anger.  — 130:  4  There  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 
thou  mayest  be  feared. 

Is.  43:  25  I,  even  I,  am  he  that  blotteth  out  thy  transgressions 
forimine  own  sake,  and  will  not  remember  thy  sins.  —  44:  22 
I  have  blotted  out,  as  a  thick  cloud,  thy  transgressions,  and  as 
a  cloud,  thy  sins  :  return  unto  me  ;  for  I  have  redeemed  thee. — • 
55:  7  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man 
his  thoughts :  and  let  him  return  unto  the  LORD,  and  he  will 
have  mercy  upon  him ;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly 
pardon. 

416 


REDEMPTION. 


Includes  Forgiveness,  and  Access. 


Mic.  7:  18  Who  is  a  God  like  unto  thee,  that  pardoneth 
iniquity,  and  passeth  by  the  transgression  of  the  remnant  of 
his  heritage  ?  he  retaineth  not  his  anger  for  ever,  because  he 
delighteth  in  mercy.  19  He  will  turn  again,  he  will  have 
compassion  upon  us  ;  he  will  subdue  our  iniquities  :  and  thou 
wilt  cast  all  their  sins  into  the  depths  of  the  sea. 

Rom.  3:  24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace,  through  the 
redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  —  6:14  For  sin  shall  not 
have  dominion  over  you  :  for  ye  are  not  under  the  law,  but 
under  grace.  —  8:  1  There  is  therefore  now  no  condemnation 
to  them  which  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  walk  not  after  the 
n*esh,  but  after  the  Spirit.  2  For  the  law  of  the  Spirit  of  life 
in  Christ  Jesus,,  hath  made  me  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and 
death.  28  We  know  that  all  things  work  together  for  good, 
to  them  that  love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  according 
to  his  purpose.  29  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did 
predestinate  to  be  conformed  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  he 
might  be  the  first-born  among  many  brethren.  30  Moreover, 
whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also  called  :  and  whom  he 
called,  them  he  also  justified  :  and  whom  he  justified,  them  he 
also  glorified.  33  Who  shall  lay  any  thing  to  the  charge  of 
God's  elect?  It  is  [Is  it]  God  that  justifieth:  34  Who  is  he 
that  condemneth  ?  It  is  [Is  it]  Christ  that  died,  yea  rather, 
that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  who 
also  maketh  intercession  for  us.  37  Nay,  in  all  these  things 
vre  are  more  than  conquerors,  through  him  that  loved  us. 

1  Cor.  6:  11  Ye  are  justified  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  by  the  Spirit  of  our  God.  —  15:  57  Thanks  be  to  God, 
which  giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Gal.  5:  18  If  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the 
law. 

Ep.  1:  6  He  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved.  7  In 
whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood,  the  forgiveness 
of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  grace.  —  2:  18  Through 
him  we  both  have  access  by  one  Spirit  unto  the  Father.  19 
Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners,  but 
fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God.  — 
3:  1  2  In  whom  we  have  boldness  and  access  with  confidence  by 
the  faith  of  him.  —  4:  32  Be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender- 
hearted, forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake 
hath  forgiven  you. 

Col.  1:  21  You,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  enemies 
in  your  mind  by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  reconciled.  — 
2:  13  You,  being  dead  in  your  sins  and  the  uncircumcision  of 
your  flesh,  hath  he  quickened  together  with  him,  having  for- 

417 


584,  585  REDEMPTION. 


Includes  Adoption,  Mercy,  Faithfulness,  and  Loving-kindness. 


given  you  all  trespasses  :  1 4  Blotting  out  the  hand-writing  of 
ordinances  that  was  against  us,  which  was  contrary  to  us,  and 
took  it  out  of  the  way,  nailing  it  to  his  cross. 

1  Jn.  2:  12  I  write  unto  you,  little  children,  because  your 
sins  are  forgiven  you  for  his  name's  sake. 

584.  Redemption  includes  adoption  as  "sons  of  God" 

Jn.  1:  12  As  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power 
to  become  the  sons  of  God,. even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name. 

Rom.  8:  14  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons-  of  God.  1 5  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit 
of  bondage  again  to  tear ;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of 
adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  1G  The  Spirit  itself 
beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children  of  God : 
17  And  if  children,  then  heirs :  heirs  of  God,  and  joint-heirs 
with  Christ ;  if  so  be  that  we  sutler  with  Jam,  that  we  may  be 
also  glorified  together. 

2  Cor.  6:  17  I  will  receive  you  ;    18  And  will  be  a  Father 
unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the 
Lord  Almighty. 

Gal.  3:  26  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  God  by  faith  in  Christ 
Jesus.  29  And  if  ye  be  Christ's,  then  are  ye  Abraham's  seed, 
and  heirs  according  to  the  promise.  —  4:4  When  the  fulness 
of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  woman', 
made  under  the  law,  5  To  redeem  them  that  were  under  the 
law,  that  we  might  receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  6  Arid 
because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son 
into  your  hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father.  7  Wherefore  thou  art 
no  more  a  servant,  but  a  son ;  and  if  a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God 
through  Christ. 

Ep.  1:  5  Having  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of 
children  by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good 
pleasure  of  his  will. 

1  Jn.  3:  1  Behold  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath 
bestowed  upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God ! 
therefore  the  w^orld  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew  him  not. 
2  Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet 
appear  what  we  shall  be :  but  we  know  that,  when  he  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  him ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 

[See  254-5,  504,  672.] 

585.  Redemption  includes  peculiar  mercy,  faithfulness,  and  loving  Jcindnrss 
to  Zion. 

Dt.  7:  9  Know  therefore  that  the  LORD  thy  God  lie  is  God, 
418 


REDEMPTION.  585 


Includes  Mercy,  Faithfulness,  and  Loving-kindness. 


the  faithful  God.  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with  them 
that  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a  thousand  gene- 
rations.—  32:  9  The  LORD'S  portioa  is  his  people;  Jacob  is 
the  lot  of  his  inheritance.  10  He  found  him  in  a  desert  land, 
and  in  the  waste  howling  wilderness ;  he  led  him  about,  he 
instructed  him,  he  kept  him  as  the  apjple  of  his  eye.  11  As  an 
eagle  stirreth  up  her  nest,  fluttereth  over  her  young,  sprcadeth 
abroad  her  wings,  taketh  them,  beareth  them  on  her  wings  ;  12 
So  the  LORD  alone  did  lead  him,  and  there  was  no  strange  god 
with  him. 

Neh.  9;  17  Thou  art  a  God  ready  to  pardon,  gracious,  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  forsookest 
them  not.  18  Yea,  when  they  had  made  them  a  molten  calf, 
and  said,  This  is  thy  God  that  brought  thee  up  out  of  Egypt, 
and  had  wrought  great  provocations;  19  Yet  thou  in  thy  mani- 
fold mercies  forsookest  them  not  in  the  wilderness :  the  pillar 
of  the  cloud  departed  not  from  them  by  day,to  lead  them  in  the 
way ;  neither  the  pillar  of  fire  by  night,  to  shew  them  light, 
and  the  way  wherein  they  should  go.  20  Thou  gavest  also  thy 
good  Spirit  to  instruct  them,  and  withheldest  not  thy  manna 
from  their  mouth,  and  gavest  them  water  for  their  thirst.  21 
Yea,  forty  years  didst  thou  sustain  them  in  the  wilderness,  so 
that  they  lacked  nothing;  their  clothes  waxed  not  old,  and  their 
feet  swelled  not.. 

Job  3G:  7  He  withdraweth  not  his  eyes  from  the  righteous : 
but  with  kings  are  they  on  the  throne;  yea,  he  doth  establish 
them  for  ever,  and  they  are  exalted. 

Ps.  105:  12  When  they  were  but  a  few  men  in  number;  yea, 
very  few,  and  strangers  in  it.  1*3  When  tho.y  went  from  one 
nation  to  another,  from  'one  kingdom  to  another  people;  14 
He  su'Fered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong:  yea,  he  reproved  kings 
for  their  sakes  ;  15  Saying,  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and  do 
my  prophets  no  harm. 

Is.  40:  1  Comfort  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your  God. 
—  49:  13  Sing,  O  heavens; and  be  joyful,  O  earth;  and  break 
forth  into  singing,  O  mountains :  for  the  LORD  hath  comforted 
his  people,  and  will  have  mercy  upon  his  afflicted.  14  But 
Zion  said,  The  LORD  hath  forsaken  me,  and  my  Lord  hath  for- 
gotten me.  15  Can  a  woman  forget  her  sucking  child,  that  she 
should  not  have  compassion  on  the  son  of  her  womb?  yea,  they 
may  forget,  yet  will  I  not  forget  thee.  16  Behold,  I  have 
graven  thee  upon  the  palms  of  my  hands ;  thy  walls  are  conti- 
nually before  me.  —  54:  8  In  a  little  wrath  I  hid  my  face  from 
.thee  for  a  moment ;  but  with  everlasting  kindness  will  I  have 
mercy  on  thee,  saith  the  LORD  thy  Redeemer.  10  For  the 
*  419 


686  REDEMPTION. 


A  work  of  Grace. 


mountains  shall  depart,  and  the  hills  be  removed;  but  my 
kindness  shall  not  depart  from  thee,  neither  shall  the  covenant 
of  my  peace  be  removed,  saith  the  LORD  that  hath  mercy  on 
thee.  17  No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee  shall  pros- 
per .;  and  every  tongue  that  shall  rise  against  thee  in  judgment 
thou  shalt  condemn.  This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants  of  the 
LORD,  and  their  righteousness  is  of  me,  saith  the  LORD.  — 
63:  9  In  all  their  affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel  of 
his  presence  saved  them :  in  his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  re- 
deemed them ;  and  he  bare  them,and  carried  them  all  the  days 
of  old. 

Hos.  2:  19  I  will  betroth  thee  unto  me  for  ever;  yea,  I  will 
betroth  thee  unto  me  in  righteousness,  and  in  judgment,  and  in 
loving  kindness,  and  in  mercies. 

Zee.  2:  8  Thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts :  After  the  glory 
hath  he  sent  me  unto  the  nations  which  spoiled  you  :  for  he 
that  toucheth  you,  toucheth  the  apple  of  liis  eye. 

Mat.  28:  20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever 
I  have  commanded  you :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  always,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

Jn.  14:  16  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ;  17 
Even  the  Spirit  of  truth  ;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  be- 
cause it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him:  but  ye  know  him; 
for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  181  will  not 
leave  you  comfortless :  I  will  come  to  you. 

Rev.  1:  5  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our 
sins  in  his  own  blood,  6  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God  and  his  Father ;  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever  and  ever.  [See  60,  94-5,  233,. 672.] 

586.  Redemption  or  salvation  l>y  (/race. 

Ac.  20:  24  The  gospel  of  the  grace  of  God. 

Rom.  3:  24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace,  through  the? 
redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  —  5:  8  God  commendelli 
his  love  toward  us,  in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ 
died  for  us.  15  (But  not  as  the  offence,  so  also  is  the  free 
gift.  For  if  through  the  offence  of  one  many  be  dead,  much 
more  the  grace  of  God,  and  the  gift  by  grace,  which  is  by  one 
man,  Jesus  Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many.  1 6  And  not  as 
it  was  by  one  that  sinned,  so  is  the  gift.  For  the  judgment 
was  by  one  to  condemnation,  but  the  free  gift  is  of  many 
offences  unto  justification.  17  For  if  by  one  man's  offence 
leath  reigned  by  one ;  much  more  they  which  receive  abun- 
dance of  grace,  and  of  the  gift  of  righteousness,  shall  reign  in 
420 


REDEMPTION.  537 


A  Work  of  Grace  —  Honorable  to  God's  Law. 

life  by  one,  Jesus  Christ.)  —  9:  16  It  is  not  of  him  that  wil- 
ieth,  nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  showeth  mercy. 
11:  5  At  this  present  time  also  there  is  a  remnant  according  to 
the  election  of  grace.  6  And  if  by  grace,  then  is  it  no  more  of 
works :  otherwise  grace  is  no  more  grace. 

1  Cor.  4:  7  Who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another  ?  and 
what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  ?  now  if  thou  didst 
receive  it,  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not  received 
it? —  15:  10  By  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am. 

Ep.  1:  5  Having  predestinated  us  unto  the  adoption  of  chil- 
dren by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure 
of  his  will,  6  To  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein 
lib  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved.  —  2:  4  God,  who  is 
rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  wherewith  he  loved  us.  ;j 
Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath  quickened  us  together 
with  Christ ;  (by  grace  ye  are  saved ;)  G  And  hath  raised  us 
up  together,  and  made  us  sit  together  in  heavenly  places,  in 
Christ  Jesus :  7  That  in  the  ages  to  come  he  might  shew  the 
exceeding  riches  of  his  grace  in  Ms  kindness  toward  us, through 
Christ  Jesus.  8  For  by  grace  are  ye  saved,  through  faith; 
and  that  not  of  yourselves :  it  is  the  gift  of  God :  9  -Not  of 
works,  lest  any  man  should  boast.  10  For  we  are  his  work- 
manship, created  in  Christ  Jesus  unto  good  works,  which  God 
hath  before  ordained  that  we  should  walk  in  them. 

2  Tim.  1:  9  Who  hath  saved  us,  and  called  us  with  an  holy 
calling,  not  according  to  our  works,  but  according  to  his  own 
purpose  and  grace,  which  was  given  us  in  Christ  Jesus  before 
the  world  began. 

Tit.  3:  5  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done, 
but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of 
regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  G  Which  he 
shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour ;  7 
That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs 
according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

1  Pet.  1:  10  Of  which  salvation  the  prophets  have  inquired 
and  searched  diligently,  who  prophesied  of  the  grace  that  should 
come  unto  you.  [See  305,  G68.J 

587.  Redemption  honorable  to  God  and  his  law. 

Ps.  85:  10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together:  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Is.  42:  21  The  LORD  is  well  pleased  for  his  righteousness* 
sake ;  he  will  magnify  the  law,  and  make  it  honorable. 

Rom.  3:  26  To  declare,  I  say,  at  this  time  his  righteousness: 
that  he  might  be  just,  and  the  justifier  of  him  which  believeth 
36  421 


588  REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION. 

God  able  to  Sanctify. 

in  Jesus.  31  Do  we  then  make  void  the  law  through  faith? 
God  forbid  :  yea,  we  establish  the  law. 

2  Cor.  4:  6  God,  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of 
darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  3:  8  Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints 
in  this  grace  given,  that  I  should  preach  among  the  Gentiles 
the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ ;  9  And  to  make  all  men 
see  what  is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery,  which  from  the 
beginning  of  the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God,  who"  created 
all  things  by  Jesus  Christ :  10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto 
the  principalities  and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might  be 
known  by  the  church  the  manifold  wisdom  of  God,  1 1  Ac- 
cording to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he  purposed  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord. 

1  Tim.  1:11  According  to  the  glorious  gospel  of  the  blessed 
God  which  was  committed  to  my  trust. 

1  Pet.  1:  12  Which  things  the  angels  desire  to  look  into 

[See  277.] 


REGENERATION  AND  SANCTIFICATION 

588.   God  able  to  sanctify  us,  and  to  keep  us  from  sin. 

Ps.  110:  3  Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy 
power. 

Ezk.  36:  26  I  will  take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  your 
flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  an  heart  of  flesh. 

Mic.  2:  7  O  thou  that  art  named  The  house  of  Jacob,  is  the 
Spirit  of  the  LORD  straitened  ? 

2  Cor.  9:  8  God  is  able  to  make  all  grace  abound  toward 
you ;  that  ye,  always  having  all  sufficiency  in  all  things,  may 
abound  to  every  good  work. 

Ep.  1:  18  The  eyes  of  your  understanding  being  enlight- 
ened ;  that  ye  may  know  what  is  the  hope  of  his  calling,  and 
what  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in  the  saints, 
1 9  And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of  his  power  to  us- 
ward  who  believe,  according  to  the  working  of  his  mighty 
power,  20  Which  he  wrought  in  Christ, when  he  raised  him 
from  the  dead.  —  3:  20  Unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceed- 
ing abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to 
the  power  that  worketh  in  us.  21  Unto  him  be  glory  in 
the  church  by  Christ  Jesus  throughout  all  ages,  world  with- 
out end. 

Jude  24  Unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling,  and 
422 


REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION.  ,080 

Regeneration  necessary.  « 

to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  his  glory  with 
exceeding  joy,     25  To  the  only  wise   God  our  Saviour,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and  ever. 
[See  218,  234.] 

589.  Regeneration  necessary,  or  the  total  sinfuhicss  of  wire-generate  doings. 

Ps.  50:  16  Unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  what  hast  thou  to  do 
to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest  take  my  covenant 
in  thy  mouth  ? 

Is.  1:  11  To  what  purpose  is  the  multitude  of  your  sacri- 
fices unto  me  ?  saith  the  LORD  :  I  am  full  of  the  burnt-offer- 
ings of  rams,  and  the  fat  of  fed  beasts ;  ancf  I  delight  not  in 
the  blood  of  bullocks,  or  of  lambs,  or  of  he-goats.  12  When 
ye  come  to  appear  before  me,  who  hath  required  this  at  your 
hand,  to  tread  my  courts  ?  13  Bring  no  more  vain  oblations  : 
incense  is  an  abomination  unto  me ;  the  new  moons  and  sab- 
baths, the  calling  of  assemblies,  I  cannot  away  with ;  it  is 
iniquity,  even  the  solemn  meeting.  14  Your  new  moons  and 
your  appointed  feasts  my  soul  hateth :  they  are  a  trouble  unto 
me ;  I  am  weary  to  bear  them.  15  And  when  ye  spread  forth 
your  hands,  I  will  hide  mine  eyes  from  you ;  yea,  when  ye 
make  many  prayers,  I  will  not  hear :  your  hands  are  full  of 
blood. 

Am.  5:  21  I  hate,  I  despise  your  feast  days,  and  I  will  not 
smell  in  your  solemn  assemblies.  22  Though  ye  offer  me 
burnt-offerings  and  your  meat-offerings,  I  will  not  accept  them: 
neither  will  I  regard  the  peace-offerings  of  your  fat  beasts.  23 
Take  thou  away  from  me  the  noise  of  thy  songs ;  for  I  will  not 
hear  the  melody  of  thy  viols. 

Mat.  15:  7  Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias  prophesy  of  you, 
saying,  8  This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me  with  their 
mouth,  and  honoreth  me  with  their  lips ;  but  their  heart  is  far 
from  me. — 18:  3  Verily,  1  say  unto  you,  Except  ye  be  con- 
verted, and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.  —  23:  25  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and 
Pharisees,  hypocrites  !  for  ye  make  clean  the  outside  of  the 
cup  and  of  the  platter,  but  within  they  are  full  of  extortion 
and  excess.  26  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  cleanse  first  that  which 
is  within  the  cup  and  platter,  that  the  outside  of  them  may  be 
clean  also. 

Jn.  3:  3  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot 
see  the  kingdom  of  God.  5  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water, 
and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 

423 


590-592        REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION. 

Preceded  by  Conviction  —  A  Radical  Change  —  Nature  of. 


God.  7  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  bt  ra 
again. 

Heb.  11:6  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him :  for 
he  that  coineth  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  i8 
a  rewarder  of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

[See  165,  546,  688-9.]    ; 

590.  Regeneration  preceded  by  conviction,  and  the  death  of  false  hopes. 

Ac.  2:  37  When  they  heard  this,  they  were  pricked  in  their 
heart,  and  said  unto  Peter  and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles,  Men 
jnd  brethren,  what  shall  we  do  ? 

Rom.  7:  9  1 was  alive  without  the  law  once :  but  when  the 
commandment  came,  sin  revived,  and  I  died.  10  And  the 
commandment  which  was  ordained  to  life,  I  found  to  be  unto 
death.  11  For  sin,  taking  occasion  by  the  commandment, 
deceived  me,  and  by  it  slew  me.  [See  356.] 

591.  Regeneration,  a  radical  change. 

Ezk.  36:  26  A  new  heart  als<>  will  I  give  you,  and  a  new 
spirit  will  1  put  within  you. 

Rom.  2:  28  He  is  not  a  Jew, which  is  one  outwardly;  neither 
is  that  circumcision, which  is  outward  in  the  flesh:  29  But  he 
is  a  Jew  which  is  one  inwardly ;  and  circumcision  is  that  of  the 
heart,  in  the  spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ;  whose  praise  is  not 
of  men,  but  of  God. 

2  Cor.  5: 17  If  any  man  be  in  Christ,  he  is  a  new  creature  : 
old  things  are  passed  away ;  behold,  all  things  are  become 
new. 

Gal.  5:  24  They  that  are  Christ's  have  crucified  the  flesh, 
with  the  affections  and  lusts.  —  6:  15  In  Christ  Jesus  neither 
circumcision  availeth  anything,  nor  uncircumcision,  but  a  new 
creature.  [See  645.] 

592.  Regeneration  a  moral  or  spiritual  change. 

Jn.  3:  6  That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh,  and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit. 

Gal.  '5:  22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace, 
long-suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith. 

Ep.  4:  22  That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversa- 
tion the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful 
lusts :  23  And  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind. 

1  Jn.  4:  7  Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another:  for  love  is  of 
God ;  and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth 
God.     [See  329,  600.] 
424 


REGENERATION   AND    SANCTIFICATION.       593,594 

Alarming  to  Sinners  —  Creative  Power  in. 


593.  Regeneration  alarming  to  sinners. 

Ps.  40:  3  He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise 
unto  our  God :  many  shall  see  zV,  and  fear,  and  shall  trust  in 
the  LORD. 

Ac.  2:  41  Then  they  that  gladly  received  his  word,  were 
baptized :  and  Ihe  same  day  there  were  added  unto  them  about 
three  thousand  souls.  42  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in 
the  apostles  doctrine  and  fellowship,  and  in  breaking  of 
bread,  and  in  prayers.  43  And  fear  came  upon  every  soul. 

594.  Creative  or  omnipotent  power  exerted  in  regeneration  and  sancitijica- 

Dt.  30:  6  The  LORD  thy  God  will  circumcise  thy  heart, 
and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  LORD  thy  God  with  all 
thy  heart;  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

Ps.  51:  10  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God;  and  renew 
a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Jer.  24:  7  I  will  give  them  a  heart  to  know  me,  that  I  am 
the  LORD  :  and  they  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  their  God  • 
for  they  shall  return  unto  me  with  their  whole  heart.  —  31:  33 
This  shall  be  the  cevenant  that  I  will  make  with  the  house  of 
Israel ;  After  those  days,  saith  the  LORD,  I  will  put  my  law  in 
their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their  hearts ;  and  will  be 
their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

Ezk.  11: 19  I  will  give  them  one  heart,  and  I  will  put  a 
new  spirit  within  you ;  and  I  will  take  the  stony  heart  out  of 
<freir  flesh,  and  will  give  them  an  heart  of  flesh  :  20  That  they 
may  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  keep  mine  ordinances,  and  do 
them  :  and  they  shall  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be  their  .God.  — 
36:  25  Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  Avater  upon  you,  and  ye  shall 
be  clean : from  all  y ou r  fllthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols,  will  J 
cleanse  you.  26  A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you,  and  a 
new  spirit  will  I  put  within  you :  and  I  will  take  away  the 
stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  an  heart  of 
flesh.  27  And  I  will  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you 
to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments,  and  dc 

Jn.  1:12  As  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power 
to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name :  13  Which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of 
the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God. 

Rom.  9:  15  He  saith  to  Moses,  I  will  have  mercy  on  whom 
I  will  have  mercy,  and  I  will  have  compassion  on  whom  I  will 
have  compassion.  1 6  So  then,  it  is  not  of  him  that  willeth, 
36*  425 


595  REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION. 

Holy  exercises  given. 

nor  of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  sheweth  mercy.  — 
15:  16  Being  sanctified  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1  Cor.  3:  5  Who  then  is  Paul,  and  who  is  Apollos,  but  min- 
isters by  whom  ye  believed,  eyen  as  the  Lord  gave  to  every 
man?     6  I  have  planted,  Apollos  watered,:  but  God  gave  the 
increase.     7  So  then,  neither   is  he  that   planteth  a  ly  thing, 
neither  he  that  watereth :  but  God  that  giveth  the  increase. 
—  4:  7  Who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another  1  and  what 
hast   thou   that  thou    didst    not  receive?    now  if  thou    didst 
receive  it,  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou   hadst  not  received 
ft! 

Ep.  2:  4  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his  great  love  where- 
with he  loved  us,  5  Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins, 
hath  quickened  us  together  with  Christ.  8  For  by  grace  ye 
are  saved,  through  faith;  and  that  not  of  yourselves  :  it  is  the 
gift  of  God.  10  For  we  are  his  workmanship,  created  in 
Christ  Jesus  unto  good  works,  which  God  hath  before  ordained 
that  we  should  walk  in  them.  —  4:  24  That  ye  pat  on  the  new 
man,  which  after  God  is  created  in  righteousness  and  true  holi- 
ness. 

Col.  1:  12  Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hath  made 
us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in 
light:  13  Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness, 
and  hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son. 

2  Th.  2:  13  God  hath  from  the  beginning  chosen  you  to  sal- 
vation,  through  sanctification  of  the  Spirit,  and  belief  of  the 
truth.  jjp 

Tit.  3:  5  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  nave  done, 
,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of 
regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  G  Which  he 
shed  on  us  abundantly,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

Heb.  13:  20  The  God  of  peace,  21  Make  you  perfect  in 
every  good  work,  tb^do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is 
w(  11-pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom  be 
glory  for  ever  and  ever. 

Jam.  1:  18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures. 

[See  347,(4)  434.] 

595.  Particular  holy  exercises  the  gift  of  God. 

Ac.  5:  31  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right  hand  to  be  a 
Prince  and  a  Saviour,  for  to  give  repentance  to  Israel,  and  for- 
giveness of  sins. 

Bom.  5:  5  Hope  maketh  not  ashamed :  because  the  love  of 
God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost  which  is 
426 


REGENERATION   AND    SANCTIFICATION.      596,  597 
Saints  dependant  —  Eft'ectual  calling. 


given  unto  us. — 12:3  I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto 
me,  to  every  man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  Id  melf 
more  highly  than  he  ought  to  think ;  but  to  think  soberly, 
according  as  God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure  of  faith. 

Ep.  2:  8  By  grace  are  ye  saved,  through  faith ;  and  that  not 
of  yourselves  :  it  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Tim.  2:  25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  oppose 
themselves  ;  if  God  perad venture  will  give  them  repentance  to 
the  acknowledging  of  the  truth. 

596.  Saints  as  dependant  as  sinners,  for  holy  affections. 

Ps.  17:  5  Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not.  —  51:  11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ;  and 
take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me.  12  Restore  unto  me  the 
joy  of  thy  salvation  ;  and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit.  — 
68:  35  O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  Holy  places :  the 
God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.  —  119:  32  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments, 
when  thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart.  117  Hold  thou  me  up, 
and  I  shall  be  safe :  and  I  will  have  respect  unto  thy  statutes 
continually. 

Song  1:  4  Draw  me,  we  will  run  after  thee. 

Jn.  15:  5  I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches :  He  that 
abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
fruit :  for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

1  Cor.  15:  10  By  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am:  and 
his  grace  which  was  bestowed  upon  me,  was  not  in  vain ;  but  I 
labored  more  abundantly  than  they  all :  yet  not  I,  but  the 
grace  of  God  which  was  with  me. 

1  Pet.  1:  5  Who  are  kept  by  the  power  of  God  through 
faith  unto  salvation.  [See  262.] 

597.  Effectual  calling. 

Ac.  2:  39  The  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children,  and 
to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
call. 

Rom.  1:  6  Among  whom  are  ye  also  the  called  of  Jesus  Christ. 
7  To  all  that  be  in  Rome,  beloved  of  God,  called  to  be  saints : 
Grace  to  you,  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  —  8:  30  Whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also 
called  :  and  whom  he  called,  them  he  also  justified :  and  whom 
he  justified,  them  he  also  glorified.  —  9:  23  That  he  might 
make  known  the  riches  of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of  mercy, 
which  he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory,  24  Even  us,  whom 
*e  hath  called,  not  of  the  Jews  only,  but  also  of  the  Gentiles  ? 

1  Cor.  1:  9  God  is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto  the 

427 


598  REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION. 


Illuu;ina  ion. 


fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  23  But  we 
preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the  Jews  a  stumbling-block,  and 
unto  the  Greeks  foolishness ;  24  But  unto  them  which  are 
called,  both  Jews  and  Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God,  and 
the  wisdom  of  God. 

1  Th.  2:  12  Walk  worthy  of  God,  who  hath  called  you  unto 
his  kingdom  and  glory.  [I  Pet.  2:  9.J 

598.  Regeneration  and  aanctification  illuminate. 

Ps.  25:  14  The  secret  of  the  LORD  is  with  them  that  fear 
him  ;  and  he  will  shew  them  his  covenant. 

Pr.  1:  7  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  the  beginning  of  know- 
ledge :  but  fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction.  —  1 G:  23  The 
heart  of  the  wise  teacheth  his  mouth  and  addeth  learning  to 
his  lips.  —  28:  5  Evil  men  understand  not  judgment :  but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  understand  all  things. 

EC.  8:  5  Whoso  keepeth  the  commandment  shall  feel  no 
evil  thing:  and  a  wise  man's  heart  discerneth  both  time  and 
judgment. 

Dan.  12:  10  Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and 
tried ;  but  the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly :  and  none  of  the 
wicked  shall  understand ;  but  the  wise  shall  understand. 

Jn.  7:  17  If  any  man  will  do  his  will,  he  shall  know  of  the 
doctrine,  whether  it  be  of  God,  or  whether  I  speak  of  myself. 

1  Cor.  2:  14  The  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things  of  the 
Spirit  of  God :  for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him :  neither  can 
he  know  them,  because  they  are  spiritually  discerned.     1 5  But 
he  that  is  spiritual  judgeth  all  things,  yet  he  himself  is  judged 
of  no  man, 

2  Cor.  4:  6  God,  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of 
darkness,   hath  shined  in  our   hearts,  to  give  the   light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Ep.  5:  8  Ye  were  sometime  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light 
in  the  Lord :  walk  as  children  of  light. 

Col.  1:  12  Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hath  made 
us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in 
light :  ,13  Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of  darkness, 
and  hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his  dear  Son. 

1  Th.  5:  4  Ye,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that  that  day 
should  overtake  you  as  a  thief.  5  Ye  are  all  the  children  of 
light,  and  the  children  of  the  "day :  we  are  not  of  the  night, 
nor  of  darkness. 

1  Pet.  2:  9  Ye  are  a  chosen  generation,  a  royal  priesthood, 
a  holy  nation,  a  peculiar  people ;  that  ye  should  shew  forth 
428 


REGENERATION   AND    SANCTIFICATION.       599,  GOO 

Connected  with  divine  Teaching  —  Activity  in. 

the  praises  of  him  who   hath  called  you  out  of  darkness  into 
his  marvellous  light. 

1  Jn.  2:  8  A  new  commandment  I  write  unto  you,  which 
thing  is  true  in  him  and  in  you  :  because  the  darkness  is  past, 
and  the  true  light  now  shineth.  9  He  that  saith  he  is  in  the 
light,  and  hateth  his  brother,  is  in  darkness  even  until  now. 
10  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the  light,  and  there  is 
none  occasion  of  stumbling*  in  him.  11  But  he  that  hateth  his 
brother  is  in  darkness,  and  walketh  in  darkness,  and  knoweth 
not  whither  he  goeth,  because  that  darkness  hath  blinded  his 
eyes.  20  But  ye  have  an  unction  from  the  Holy  One,  and  ye 
know  all  things.  211  have  not  written  unto  you  because  ye  know 
not  the  truth,  but  because  ye  know  it,  and  that  no  lie  is  of  the 
truth.  [See  707.] 

599.  Regeneration  connected  with  divine  teaching. 

Job  36:  22  Behold,  Godexalteth  by  his  power:  whoteacheth 
like  him  ? 

Ps.  25:  8  Good  and  upright  is  the  LORD  :  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way.  9  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judg- 
ment :  and  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way.  1  2  What  man  is 
he  that  feareth  the  LORD  ?  him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that 
he  shall  choose. 

Is.  54:  13  All  thy  children  shall  be  taught  of  the  LORD  ;  and 
great  shall  be  the  peace  of  thy  children. 

Jn.  6:  45  It  is  written  in  the  prophets,  And  they  shall  be  all 
taught  of  God.  Every  man  therefore  that  hath  heard,  and 
hath  learned  of  the  Father,  cometh  unto  me. 

600.  Are  men  active,  under  the  influence  of  means  and  instruments,  and  the 
ayency  of  the  Holy  Spirit  ?  % 


Ps.  119:  59  I  thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto 
thy  testimonies.  112  I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform 
thy  statutes  always,  even  unto  the  end. 

Ezk.  18:  27  When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his 
wickedness  that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is 
lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.  28  Because  he 
considereth  and  turneth  away  from  all  his  transgressions  that 
he  hath  committed,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die. 

Ac.  17:  28  In  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have  our  being. 

1  Cor.  4:  15  Though  ye  have  ten  thousand  instructors  in 
Christ,  yet  have  ye  not  many  fathers  :  for  in  Christ  Jesus  I 
have  begotten  you  through  the  gospel. 

Col.  3:  9  Lie  not  one  to  another,  seeing  that  ye  have  put 
off  the  old  man  with  his  deeds  ;  10  And  have  put  on  the  new 

429 


601  REGENERATION    AND    SANCTIFICATION. 


man,  which  is  renewed  in  knowledge  after  the  image  of  him 
that  created  him. 

1  Pet.  1:  22  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your,  souls  in  obeying 
the  truth  through  the  Spirit  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  breth- 
ren, see  that  ye  love  one  another  with  a  pure  heart  fervently. 

[See  271,  329,  332,  432,  592.] 

601.  Sinners  required  to  " be  converted"  and  holt/. 

• 

Dt.  10:  16  Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart, 
and  be  no  more  stiff-necked. 

Job.  22:  21  Acquaint  now  thyself  with  him,  and  be  at  peace: 
thereby  good  shall  come  unto  thee. 

Pr.  23:  26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart,  and  let  thine  eyes 
observe  my  ways. 

Is.  1 : 16  Wash  you,  make  you  clean  :  put  away  the  evil  of 
your  doings  from  before  mine  eyes  ;  cease  to  do  evil ;  17  Learn 
to  do  well. — 42:  18  Hear,  ye  deaf;  and  look,  ye  blind,  that  ye 
may  see. — 45:  22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth:  for  I  am  God,  and  there  is  none  else.  —  55:7 
Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his 
thoughts :  and  let  him  return  unto  the  LORD,  and  he  will 
have  mercy  upon  him ;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly 
pardon. 

Jer.  4:  3  Thus  saith  the  LORD  to  the  men  of  Judah  and 
Jerusalem,  Break  up  your  fallow  ground,  and  sow  not  among 
thorns.  4  Circumcise  yourselves  to  the  LORD,  and  take  away 
the  foreskins  of  your  heart.  1 4  O  Jerusalem,  wash  thine  heart 
from  wickedness,  that  thou  mayest  be  saved.  How  long  shall 
thy  vain  thoughts  lodge  within  thee  ? 

Ezk.  18:  30  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  all  your  trans- 
gressions ;  so  iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin.  31  Cast  away 
from  you  all  your  transgressions,  whereby  ye  have  trans- 
gressed :  and  make  you  a  new  heart  and  a  new  spirit :  for  why 
will  ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ?  32  For  I  have  no  pleasure 
in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth,  saith  the  Lord  GOD  :  wherefore 
turn  yourselves,  and  live  ye. — 33:  11  Say  unto  them,  As  I  live, 
saith  the  Lord  GOD,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the 
wicked ;  but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live :  turn 
ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways  ;  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house 
of  Israel  ? 

Mat.  25:  24  He  which  had  received  the  one  talent  came, 
and  said,  Lord,  I  knew  thee  that  thou  art  a  hard  man,  reaping 
where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou  hast  not 
strewed :  25  And  I  was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy  talent 
iij  UH*  earth:  lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine.  26  His  lord 
430 


REGENERATION    AND    SAN CTIFI CATION.     .  602 

; ; ^ 

Evidences  of. 

answered  and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked  and  slothful  servant, 
thou  knewest  that  I  reap  where  I  sowed  not,  and  gather  where 
I  have  not  strewed  :  27  Thou  oughtest  therefore  to  have  put 
my  money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then  at  my  coming  I  should 
have  received  mine  own  with  usury.  [Lk.  19:  20.] 

Ac.  3:  19  Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converter,  that  your 
sins  may  be  blotted  out,  when  the  times  of  refreshing  shall 
come  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord.  — 16:  31  They  said,  Be- 
lieve on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and 
thy  house.  —  26:  20  But  shewed  first  unto  them  of  Damascus, 
and  at  Jerusalem,  and  throughout  all  the  coasts  of  Judea,  and 
then  to  the  Gentiles,  that  they  should  repent  and  turn  to  God, 
and  do  works  meet  for  repentance. 

Rom.  12:  2  Be  not  conformed  to  this  world:  but  be  ye  trans- 
formed by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove  what 
is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. — 13:  14 
Put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for 
the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

2  Cor.  5:  20  We  are  ambassadors  for  Christ,  as  though  God 
did  beseech  you  by  us :  we  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead,  be  ye 
reconciled  to  God. 

Ep.  4:  22  That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversa- 
tion the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful 
lusts ;  23  And  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind :  24 
And  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is  created 
in  righteousness  and  true  holiness. 

Ep.  5:  14  Wherefore  he  saith,  Awake,  thou  that  sleepest, 
and  arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give  thee  light. 

Jam.  4:  7  Submit  yourselves  therefore  to  God.  Resist  the 
devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you.  8  Drawjaigh  to  God,  and  he 
will  draw  nigh  to  you.  Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners,  and 
purify,  your  hearts,  ye  double-minded.  [See  183,  288,  606.] 

602.   Obedience  to  God,  the  evidence  of  regeneration. 

Ps.  119:  6  Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed,  when  I  have  respect 
unto  all  thy  commandments. 

Mat.  7:16  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits :  Do  men 
gather  grapes  of  thorns, or  figs  of  thistles?  17  Even  so  every 
good  tree  bringeth  forth  good  fruit ;  but  a  corrupt  tree  bringeth 
forth  evil  fruit.  18  A  good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit, 
neither  can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit.  19  Every 
tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast 
into  the  fira  20  Wherefore,  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know 
them.  21  Not  everyone  that  saith  unto  me,  Lcrd,  Lord, 

431 


602  REGENERATION   AND    SANCTIFICATION. 


enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Jn.  8:  47  He  that  is  of  God,  heareth  God's  words :  ye  there- 
fore hear  them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God.  — 13:  35  By 
this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye  have 
love  one  to  another.  — 14:  21  He  that  hath  my  commandments, 
and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me.  23  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words : 
and  my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and 
make  our  abode  with  him.  24  He  that  loveth  me  not,  keep- 
eth not  my  sayings :  and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine, 
but  the  Father's  wliich  sent  me. 

Rom.  8:  9  If  any  man  have  not  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  he  is 
none  of  his.  14  As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 
they  are  the  sons  of  God. 

Jam.  2:  17  Faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is  dead,  being  alone. 

1  Jn.  2:  3  Hereby  we  do  know  that  we  know  him,  if  we 
keep  his  commandments.  4  He  that  saith,  1  know  him,  and 
keepeth  not  his  commandments,  is  a  liar,  and  the  truth  is  not 
in  him.  5  But  whoso  keepeth  his  word,  in  him  •  verily  is  the 
love  of  God  perfected :  hereby  know  we  that  we  are  in  him. 
6  He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him,  ought  himself  also  so  to 
walk,  even  as  he  walked. — 3:  14  We  know  that  we  have  passed 
from  death  unto  life,  because  we  love  the  brethren.  He  that 
loveth  not  his  brother,  abideth  in  death.  18  My  little  children, 
let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in  tongue,  but  in  deed  and  in 
truth.  19  -And  hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and 
shall  assure  our  hearts  before  him.  24  And  he  that  keepeth 
his  commandments,  dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him.  And 
hereby  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he 
hath  given  us. — 5:  1  Whosoever  belie veth  that  Jesus  is  the 
Christ,  is  born  of  God :  and  every  one  that  loveth  him  that 
begat,  loveth  him  also  that  is  begotten  of  him.  2  By  this  we 
know  that  we  love  the  children  of  God,  when  we  love  God, 
and  keep  his  commandments.  3  For  this  is  the  love  of  God, 
that  we  keep  his  commandments ;  and  his  commandments  are 
not  grievous.  4  For  whatsoever  is  born  of  God,  overcometh 
the  world:  and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world, 
even  our  faith.  [See  186.] 
432 


REPENTANCE.  603 


Nature  and  Manifestations  of. 


REPENTANCE. 
503.  Nature  and  manifestations  of  repentance. 

Job  42:  5  I  have  heard  of  thee  by  the  hearing  of  the  ear : 
but  now  mine  eye  seeth  thee :  6  Wherefore  I  abhor  myself, 
and  repent  in  dust  and  ashes. 

Ps.  38:  3  There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh  because  of  thine 
anger ;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones  because  of  my 
sin.  4  For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head :  as  an 
heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me.  5  My  wounds  stink, 
and  are  corrupt  because  of  my  foolishness.  6  I  am  troubled  ; 
I  am  bowed  down  greatly ;  I  go  mourning  all  the  day  long. 
7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a  loathsome  disease:  and  there 
is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh.  8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  broken : 
I  have  roared  by  reason  of  the  disquietness  of  my  heart.  9 
Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee ;  and  my  groaning  is  not  hid 
from  thee.  10  My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  faileth  me:  as 
for  the  light  of  mine  eyes,  it  also  is  gone.  181  will  declare 
mine  iniquity  ;  I  will  be  sorry  for  my  sin.  —  51:  3  I  acknowl- 
edge my  transgressions:  and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me.  4 
Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight :  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest.  17  The  sacrifices  of  God 
are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God. 
thou  wilt  not  despise. — 119:  59  I  thought  on  my  ways,  and 
turned  my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies.  60  I  made  haste,  and 
delayed  not  to  keep  thy  commandments. 

Ezk.  36:  31  Then  shall  ye  remember  your  own  evil  ways, 
and  your   doings  that  were  not  good,  and  shall  loathe  your- 
selves in  your  own  sight  for  your  iniquities,  and  for  your  abom-  > 
inations.     [Ezk.  20:  43.] 

Mat.  26:  75  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus,  which 
said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  slialt  deny  me  thrice. 
And  he  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly. 

Lk.  15:  18  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  ''heaven,  and  before  thee, 
19  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son  :  make  me  as 
one  of  thy  hired  servants.  — 18:13  The  publican,  standing 
afar  off,  would  not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven, 
but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a 
sinner. 

2  Cor.  7:  9  I  rejoice,  not  .that  ye  were  made  sorry,  but  that 
ye  sorrowed  to  repentance :  for  ye  were  made  sorry  after  a 
godly  manner,  that  ye  might  receive  damage  by  us  in  nothing. 
37  433 


604 606  REPENTANCE. 


Dignity  of—  Effects  of—  Necessity  cf. 


10  For  godly  sorrow  worketh  repentance  to  salvation  not  to 
be  repented  of:  but  the  sorrow  of  the  world  worketh  death. 
[See  30,  124,  356-7.] 

604.  Moral  dignity  of  true  penitence  for  sin. 

Is.  57:  15  Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabited 
eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy ;  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  hoty 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to 
revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the 
contrite  ones. 

Lk.  15:  7  I  say  unto  you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in 
heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  more  than  over  ninety 
and  nine  just  persons  which  need  no  repentance.  21  The  son 
said  unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  Heaven,  and  in 
thy  sight,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  22 
But  the  father  said  to  his  servants,  Bring  forth  the  best  robe, 
and  put  it  on  him.  [See  672.] 

605.  Effects  of  repentance  and  <jodly  sorrow. 

2  Cor.  7:  11  Behold  this  self-same  thing,  that  ye  sorrowed 
after  a  godly  sort,  what  carefulness  it  wrought  in  you,  yea, 
what  clearing  of  yourselves,  yea,  what  indignation,  yea,  what 
fear,  yea,  what  vehement  desire,  yea,  what  zeal,  yea,  what  re- 
venge !  In  all  things  ye  have  approved  yourselves  to  be  clear 
in  this  matter.  [See  602,  621.] 

606.  Repentance  required — its  necessity. 

Ezk.  14:  6  Say  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  GOD  ;  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from  your  idols  ;  and 
turn  away  your  faces  from  all  your  abominations.  — 18:  30  I 
will  judge  you,  O  house  of  Israel,  every  one  according  to  his 
ways,  saith  the  Lord  GOD.  Repent,  and  turn  yourselves  from 
all  your  transgressions ;  so  iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin. 

Mat.  3:  1  In  those  days  came  John  the  Baptist,  preaching  in 
the  wilderness  of  Judea,  And  saying,  Repent  ye  ;  for  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. — 4:  17  From  that  time  Jesus 
began  to  preach,  and  to  say,  Repent;  for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  at  hand. 

Lk.  13:  3  I  tell  you,  Nay;  but  except  ye  repent,  ye  shall 
all  likewise  perish. 

Ac.  2:  38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them,  Repent,  and  be  bap- 
tized every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. — .3:  19  Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that 
your  bins  may  be  blotted  out,  when  the  times  of  refreshing 
434 


F 

REPENTANCE.  I  V&W} 


Encouraged. 


Bhall  come  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord.  —  8:  22  Repent 
therefore  of  this  thy  wickedness,  and  pray  God,  if  perhaps  the 
thought  of  thy  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee.  —  17:  30  The  times 
of  this  ignorance  God  winked  at ;  but  now  commandeth  all 
men  every  where  to  repent.  —  20:  21  Testifying  both  to  the 
Jews,  and  also  to  the  Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and  faith 
toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  —  26:  20  But  shewed  first  unto 
them  of  Damascus,  and  at  Jerusalem,  and  throughout  all  the 
coasts  of  Judea,  and  then  to  the  Gentiles,  that  they  should  re- 
pent and  turn  to  God,  and  do  works  meet  for  repentance. 

Rev.  2:  5  Remember  therefore  from  whence  thou  art  fallen, 
and  repent,  and  do  the  first  works ;  or  else  I  will  come  unto 
thee  quickly,  and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out  of  his  place, 
except  thou  repent.  [Mk.  6:  12.]  [See  357,  601.] 

607.  Repentance  encouraged — promises. 

2  Ch.  7:  14  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my  name, 
shall  humble  themselves,  and  pray,  and  seek  my  face,  and  turn 
from  their  wicked  ways ;  then  will  I  hear  from  heaven,  and 
will  forgive  their  sin,  and  will  heal  their  land. 

Ps.  34:  18  The  LORD  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit.  —  51:  17  The 
sacrifices  of  God  arc  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken  and  a  contrite 
heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. —  147:  3  He  healeth  the 
broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 

Is.  55:  7  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unright- 
eous man  his  thoughts  :  and  let  him  return  unto  the  LORD,  and 
he  will  have  mercy  upon  him ;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will 
abundantly  pardon.  —  66:  2  All  those  things  hath  my  hand 
made,  and  all  those  things  have  been,  saith  the  LORD  :  but  to 
this  man  will  I  look,  even  to  him  that  is  poor  and  of  a  contrite 
spirit,  and  trembleth  at  my  word. 

Hos.  6:  1  Come,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  LORD  :  for  he 
hath  torn,  and  he  will  heal  us ;  he  hath  smitten,  and  he  will 
bind  us  up.  2  After  two  days  will  he  revive  us  :  in  the  third 
day  he  will  raise  us  up,  and  we  shall  live  in  his  sight.  3  Then 
shall  we  know,  if  we  follow  on  to  know  the  LORD  :  his  going 
forth  is  prepared  as  the  morning ;  and  he  shall  come  unto  us 
as  the  rain,  as  the  latter  and  former  rain  unto  the  earth. 

Joel  2:  12  Now,  saith  the  LORD,  Turn  ye  even  to  me  with 
all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with 
mourning.  13  And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments, 
and  turn  unto  the  LORD  your  God :  for  he  is  gracious  and 
merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth 
him  of  the  evil. 


603,  609  REPENTANCE. 

Ascribed  to  God  —  Spurious  repentance. 

Zee.  1:  3  Say  thou  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts 
Turn  ye  unto  me,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  and  I  will  turn  unto 
you,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Mat.  5:  3  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  4  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  :  for  they 
shall  be  comforted. 

Lk.  15:  21  The  son  said  unto  him,  Father,  I  have  sinned 
against  Heaven,  and  in  thy  sight,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to 
be  called  thy  son.  22  But  the  father  said  to  his  servants, 
Bring  forth  the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on  him ;  and  put  a  ring 
on  his  hand,  and  shoes  on  his  feet :  23  And  bring  hither  the 
fatted  calf,  and  kill  it ;  and  let  us  eat,  and  be  merry.  [See  357.] 

608. .  Repentance,  as  ascribed  to  God. 

Gen.  6:  6  And  it  repented  the  LORD  that  he  had  made  man 
on  the  earth,  and  it  grieved  him  at  his  heart. 

Jer.  18:  7  At  what  instant  I  shall  speak  concerning  a  nation, 
and  concerning  a  kingdom,  to  pluck  up,  and  to  pull  down,  and 
to  destroy  it :  8  If  that  nation  against  whom  I  have  pronounced, 
turn  from  their  evil,  I  will  repent  of  the  evil  that  I  thought  to 
do  unto  them.  9  And  at  what  instant  I  shall  speak  concerning 
a  nation,  and  concerning  a  kingdom,  to  build  and  to  plant  it , 
10  If  it  do  evil  in  my  sight,  that  it  obey  not  my  voice,  then  I 
will  repent  of  the  good,  wherewith  I  said  I  would  benefit  them. 
—  26:  2  Thus  saith  the  LORD  ;  Stand  in  the  court  of  the  LORD'S 
house,  and  speak  unto  all  the  cities  of  Judah,  which  come  to 
worship  in  the  LORD'S  house,  all  the  words  that  I  command 
thee  to  speak  unto  them  ;  diminish  not  a  word :  3  If  so  be  they 
will  hearken,,  and  turn  every  man  from  his  evil  way,  that  I  may 
repent  me  of  the  evil,  which  I  purpose  to  do  unto  them  becajuse 
of  the  evil  of  their  doings.  13  Therefore  now  amend  your 
ways  and  your  doings,  and  obey  the  voice  of  the  LORD  your 
God ;  And  the  LORD  will  repent  him  of  the  evil  that  he  hath 
pronounced  against  you. 

Ezk.  33:  14  When  I  say  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  shalt  surely 
die  ;  if  he  turn  from  his  sin,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right ;  15  If  the  wicked  restore  the  pledge,  give  again  that  he 
had  robbed,  walk  in  the  statutes  of  life,  without  committing  in- 
iquity ;  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die. 

Jonah  3:  10  God  saw  their  works,  that  they  turned  from 
their  evil  way  ;  and  God  repented  of  the  evil  that  he  had  said 
that  he  would  do  unto  them:  and  he  did  it  not. 

609.  Spurious  repentance. 

Mat.  27:  3  Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  him,  when  he 
436 


REPROOF.  610,  611 


Required  and  encouraged  —  Exemplified. 

saw  that  he   was.  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders, 

4  Saying,  I  have  sinned  in  that  I  have  betrayed  the  innocent 
blood.     And  they  said,  What  is  that  to  us  ?  see  thou  to  that. 

5  And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  and  de- 
parted, and  went  and  hanged  himself. 

2  Cor.  7:  10  The  sorrow  of  the  world  worketh  death. 
[See  191,  194,411,  623,  689.] 

REPROOF. 

610.  Faithful  rejiroof  required  and  encouraged. 

Lev.  19:  17  Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in  thy  heart: 
Uiou  shalt  in  any  wise  rebuke  thy  neighbor,  and  not  suffer  sin 
upon  him. 

Pr.  6:  23  The  commandment  is  a  lamp  ;  and  the  law  is  light ; 
and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life.  — 19:  25  Re 
prove  one  that  hath  understanding,  and  he  will  understand 
knowledge.  —  24:  24  He  that  saith  unto  the  wicked,  Thou  art 
righteous  ;  him  shall  the  people  curse,  nations  shall  abhor  him : 
25  But  to  them  that  rebuke  him  shall  be  delight,  and  a  good 
blessing  shall  come  upon  them.  —  28:  4  They  that  forsake  the 
law  praise  the  wicked,  but  such  as  keep  the  law  contend  with 
them.  23  He  that  rebuketh  a  man,  afterwards  shall  find  more 
favor  than  he  that  flattereth  with  the  tongue. 

Ezk.  16:  1  The  word  of  the  LORD  came  unto  me,  saying, 
2  Son  of  man,  cause  Jerusalem  to  know  her  abominations. 

Mat.  18:  15  If  thy  brother  shall  trespass  against  thee,  go 
and  tell  him  his  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone :  if  he  shall 
hear  thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother.  <, 

Lk.  17:  3  Take  heed  to  yourselves  :  If  thy  brother  trespass 
against  thee,  rebuke  him ;  and  if  he  repent,  forgive  him. 

Ep.  5:  11  Have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of 
darkness,  but  rather  reprove  them. 

Col.  3:16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all 
wisdom  ;  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and 
hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  yc  ir  hearts 
to  the  Lord. 

1  Th.  5:  14  We  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that  are 
unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be  patient 
toward  all  men.  [See  109.] 

611.  Reproving  others  exemplified 

Neh.  13:  11  Then  contended  I  with  the  rulers,  and  said,  Why 
is  the  house  of  God  forsaken  ?     And  I  gathered  them  together 
37*  437 


612,  613  REPROOF. 


Received  by  the  humble  —  Rejected  by  the  proud. 


and  set  them  in  their  place.  17  Then  I  contended  with  the 
nobles  of  Judah,  and  said  unto  them,  What  evil  thing  is  this 
that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sabbath  day  ?  18  Did  not  your 
fathers  thus,  and  did  not  our  God  bring  all  this  evil  upon  us,  and 
upon  this  city  ?  yet  ye  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by  pro- 
faning the  sabbath. 

Dan.  5:  22  Thou  his  son,  O  Belshazzar,  hast  not  humbled 
thine  heart,  though  thou  knewest  all  this ;  23  But  hast  lifted 
up  thyself  against  the  Lord  of  heaven ;  and  they  have  brought 
the  vessels  of  his  house  before  thee,  and  thou,  and  thy  lords, 
thy  wives  and  thy  concubines,  have  drunk  wine  in  them  ;  and 
thou  hast  praised  the  gods  of  silver,  and  gold,  of  brass,  iron, 
wood,  and  stone,  which  see  not,  nor  hear,  nor  know :  and  the 
God  in  whose  hand  thy  breath  is,  and  whose  are  all  thy  ways, 
hast  thou  not  glorified.  24  Then  was  the  part  of  the  hand 
sent  from  him  ;  and  this  writing  was  written. 

Hos.  5:  2  The  revolters  are  profound  to  make  slaughter, 
though  I  have  been  a  rebuker  of  them  all. 

Mat.  16:  23  He  turned,  and  said  unto  Peter,  Get  thee  behind 
me,  Satan  ;  thou  art  an  offence  unto  me :  for  thou  savorest  not 
the  things  that  be  of  God,  but  those  that  be  of  men. 

Lk.  23:  40  The  other  answering,  rebuked  him,  saying, 
Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condem- 
nation ? 

Gal.  2:  11  When  Peter  was  come  to  Antioch,  I  withstood 
him  to  the  face,  because  he  was  to  be  blamed.  [See  66,  461.] 

612.  Reproof  gratefully  received  by  the  humble. 

Ps.  141:  5  Let  the  righteous  smite  me ;  it  shall  be  a  kind- 
ness :  and  let  him  reprove  me ;  it  shall  be  an  excellent  oil,  which 
shall  not  break  my  head :  for  yet  my  prayer  also  shall  be  in 
their  calamities. 

Pr.  25:  12  "As  an  ear-ring  of  gold,  and  an  ornament  of  fine 
gold,  so  is  a  wise  reprover  upon  an  obedient  ear.  —  28:  23  He 
that  rebuketh  a  man,  afterwards  shall  find  more  favor  t  han  he 
that  flattereth  with  the  tongue. 

613.  Reproof  rejected  by  the  proud. 

Pr.  1:  7  The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  the  beginning  of  knowl- 
edge :  but  fools  despise  wisdom  and  instruction.  25  But  ye 
have  set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  re- 
proof. — 13:  1  A  wise  son  heareth  his  father's  instruction  :  but 
a  scorner  heareth  not  rebuke.  — 15:  12  A  scorner  loveth  not 
ane  that  reproveth  him :  neither  will  he  go  unto  the  wise. 
438 


REPROOF.  G14,  C15 


Wisdom  of  receiving  it  —  Reprovers  should  be  faultless. 

Am.  5:  10  They  ha.,e  him  that  rebuketh  in  the  gate,  and 
they  abhor  him  that  speaketh  uprightly. 

Lk.  3:  19  Herod  the  tetrarch,  being  reproved  by  him  for 
Herodias  his  brother  Philip's  wife,  and  for  all  the  evils  which 
Herod  had  done,  20  Added  yet  this  above  all,  that  he  shut  up 
John  in  prison. 

Jn.  3:  20  Every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the  light,  neither 
cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  —  7:  7 
The  world  cannot  hate  you  ;  but  me  it  hateth,  because  I  testify 
of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil. 

614.  Wisdom  of  receiving  reproof — folly  of  rejecting  it. 

Pr.  6:  23  The  commandment  is  a  lamp ;  and  the  law  is  light ; 
and  reproofs  of  instruction  are  the  way  of  life. —  10:  17  He  is 
in  the  way  of  life  that  keepeth  instruction :  but  he  that  refuseth 
reproof  erreth.  — 12: 1  Whoso  loveth  instruction  loveth  knowl- 
edge: but  he  that  hateth  reproof  is  brutish.  —  13:  18  Poverty 
and  shame  shall  be  to  him  that  refuseth  instruction  :  but  he  that 
regardeth  reproof  shall  be  honored.  —  15:5  A  fool  despiseth 
his  father's  instruction :  but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  is  pru- 
dent. 10  Correction  is  grievous  unto  him  that  forsakeththe  way : 
and  he  that  hateth  reproof  shall  die.  31  The  ear  that  hear- 
eth  the  reproof  of  life  abideth  among  the  wise.  32  He  that 
refuseth  instruction  despiseth  his  own  soul :  but  he  that  hear- 
eth  reproof  getteth  understanding.  —  29:  1  He  that,  being  often 
reproved,  hardeneth  his  neck,  shall  suddenly  be  destroyed,  and 
that  without  remedy. 

EC.  4:  13  Better  is  a  poor  and  a  wise  child,  than  an  old  and 
foolish  king,  who  will  no  more  be  admonished. 

615.  Reprovers  should  correct  their  own  faults. 

Mat.  7:  3  Why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  broth- 
er's eye,  but  considerest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 
4  Or  how  wilt  thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Let  me  pull  out  the  mote 
out  of  thine  eye  ;  and  behold,  a  beam  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  5 
Thou  hypocrite,  first  cast  out  the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye ; 
and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  cast  out  the  mote  out  of  thy 
brother's  eye. 

Rom.  2:  21  Thou  therefore  which  teachest  another,  teachest 
thou  not  thyself?  thou  that  preachest,  a  man  should  not  steal, 
dost  thou  steal  ?  22  Thou  that  sayest,  a  man  should  not  commit 
adultery,  dost  thou  commit  adultery  ?  thou  that  abhorrest  idols, 
dost  thou  commit  sacrilege  ?  23  Thou  that  rnaketh  thy  boast 
of  the  law,  through  breaking  the  law  dishonored  thou  God  ? 

439 


616,  617  REPUTATION  —  RESURRECTION. 

Value  of  Reputation  —  General  Resurrection. 

REPUTATION. 
616.   Value  of  reputation  — sin  of  abusing  it. 

Pr.  22: 1  A  good  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great 
riches,  and  loving  favor  rather  than  silver  and  gold.  —  25:  18 
A  man  that  beareth  false  witness  against  his  neighbor  is  a 
maul,  and  a  sword,  and  a  sharp  arrow. 

EC.  7:  1  A  good  name  is  better  than  precious  ointment; 
and  the  day  of  death  than  the  day  of  one's  birth. 

[See  729,  730.] 


KESUKRECTION  OF  THE  DEAD. 
617.   General  resurrection  of  the  dead. 

Job  19:  26  Though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy  this  body<f 
yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God. 

Hos.  18:  14  I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the 
grave ;  I  will  redeem  them  from  death :  O  death,  I  wih1  be  thy 
plagues,  O  grave,  I  will  be  thy  destruction. 

Lk.  20:  37  That  the  dead  are  raised,  even  Moses  shewed  at 
the  bush,  when  he  calleth  the  Lord  the  God  of  Abraham,  and 
the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob.  38  For  he  is  not  a 
God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living. 

Jn.  5:  28  Marvel  not  at  this :  for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the 
which  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice,  29  And 
shall  come  forth.  —  6:  40  This  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me, 
that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  on  him,  may 
have  everlasting  life  :  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 
— 11:  23  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall  rise  again. 
24  Martha  saith  unto  him,  I  know  that  he  shall  rise  again  in 
the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 

Ac.  4:  1  As  they  spake  unto  the  people,  the  priests,  and  the 
captain  'of  the  temple,  and  the  Sadducees  came  upon  them, 
2  Being  grieved  that  they  taught  the  people,  and  preached 
through  Jesus  the  resurrection  from  the  dead. —  24:  15  And 
have  hope  toward  God,  which  they  themselves  also  allow,  that 
there  shall  be  a  resurrection  of  the  dead  both  of  the  just  and 
unjust.  —  26:  8  Why  should  it  be  thought  a  thing  incredible 
with  you,  that  God  should  raise  the  dead  ? 

Rom.  6:  8  If  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that  we 
shall  also  live  with  him :  9  Knowing  that  Christ,  being  raised 
from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more ;  death  hath  no  more  dominion 
over  him.  —  8:  23  And  not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also,  which 
have  the  first-fruits  of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan 
440 


RESURRECTION    OF   THE    DEAD.  618 

Incorruptible  Bodies. 

within  ourselves,  waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemp- 
tion of  our  body. 

1  Cor.  6:  14  God  hath  both  raised  up  the  Lord,  and  will 
also  raise  up  us  by  his  own  power.  — 15:  21  Since  by  man 
came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.    22 
For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in   Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive.     [See  the  whole  chapter.] 

2  Cor.  4:  14  Knowing,- that  he  which  raised  up  the  Lord 
Jesus,  shall  raise  up  us  also  by  Jesus,  and  shall  present  us  with 
you. 

1  Th.  4:  16  The  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven 
with  a  shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God  :  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first :  17  Then 
we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  together 
with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air :  and  so 
shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 

618.     The  dead  raised  with  incorruptible  bodies. 

1  Cor.  15:  35  Some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised 
up  ?  and  with  what  body  do  they  come?     36    Thou  fool,  that 
which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened  except  it  die  :  37  And  that 
which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that  shall  be.    42 
So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.     It  is  sown  in  corrup- 
tion, it  is  raised  in  incorruption :  43  It  is  sown  in  dishonor,  it 
is  raised  in  glory :  it  is  sown  in  weakness,  it  is  raised  in  power: 
44  It  is  sown  a  natural  body,  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body. 
There  is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is  a  spiritual  body.     50 
Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit 
the  kingdom  of  God  ;  neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorrup- 
tion.    52  In  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last 
trump :  for  the  trumpet   shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be 
raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall  be  changed.     53  For  this 
corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
on  immortality.     54  So  when  this   corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortal- 
ity, then  shall  be  brought  to  pass   the  saying  that  is  written, 
Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 

2  Cor.  5:  2    In  this   we   groan,   earnestly  desiring   to   be 
clothed  upon  with  our  house  which  is  from  heaven :  3  If  so  be 
that  being  clothed  we  shall  not  be  found  naked.     4  For  we 
that  are  in  this  tabernacle  do  groan,  being  burdened  :  not  for 
that  we  would  be  unclothed,  but  clothed  upon,  that  mortality 
might  be  swallowed  up  of  life. 

Ph.  3:  20  Our  conversation  is  in  heaven ;  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  21    Who  shall 

441 


619  REVIVALS. 


In  ancient  times. 


change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his 
glorious  body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able 
even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 


KEVIVALS. 
619.  Ancient  revivals  qf  religion. 

Gen.  4:  26  To  ,3eth,  to  him  also  there  was  born  a  son ;  and 
he  called  his  name  Enos :  then  began  men  to  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  LORD. 

1  K.  18:  38  Then  the  fire  of  the  LORD  fell,  and  consumed 
the  burnt-sacrifice,  and  the  w.ood,  and  the  stones,  and  the  dust, 
and  licked  up  the  water  that  was  in  the  trench.    39  And  when 
all  the  people  saw  it,  they  fell  on  their  faces :  and  they  said, 
The  LORD,  he  is  the  God;  the  LOUD,  he  is  the  God. 

2  K.  23:  3  The  king  [Josiah]  stood  by  a  pillar,  and  made  a 
covenant  before  the  LORD,  to  walk  after  the  LORD,  and  to 
keep  his  commandments,  and  his  testimonies,  and  his  statutes, 
with  all  their  heart,  and  all  their  soul,  to  perform  the  words  of 
this  covenant  that  were  written  in  this  book.     And  all  the 
people  stood  to  the  covenant.     21   The  king  commanded  all 
the  people,  saying,  Keep  the  passover  unto  the  LORD  your 
God,  as  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  this  covenant.     22  Surely 
there  was  not  holden  such  a  passover  from  the  days  of  the 
judges  that  judged  Israel,  nor  in  all  the  days  of  the  kings  of 
Israel,  nor  of  the  kings  of  Judah. 

2  Ch.  30:  11  Divers  of  Asher  and  Manasseh  and  of  Zebulun 
humbled  themselves,  and  came  to  Jerusalem.  12  Also  in 
Judah  the  hand  of  God  was  to  give  them  one  heart  to  do  the 
commandment  of  the  king  [Hezekiah]  and  of  the  princes,  by 
the  word  of  the  LORD.  13  And  there  assembled  at  Jerusalem 
much  people  to  keep  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  in  the  second 
month,  a  very  great  congregation.  21  The  children  of  Israel 
ihat  were  present  at  Jerusalem  kept  the  feast  of  unleavened 
bread  seven  days  with  great  gladness:  22  And  Hezekiah 
spake  comfortably  unto  all  the  Levites  that  taught  the  good 
knowledge  of  the  LORD  :  and  they  did  eat  throughout  the  feast 
seven  days,  offering  peace-offerings,  and  making  confession  to 
the  LORD  God  of  their  fathers.  23  And  the  whole  assembly 
took  counsel  to  keep  other  seven  days :  and  they  kept  other 
seven  days  with  gladness.  26  So  there  was  great  joy  in  Jeru- 
salem: for  since  the  time  of  Solomon  the  son  of  David  king 
of  Israel  there  was  not  the  like  in  Jerusalem.  27  Then  the 
priests  the  Levites  arose  and  blessed  the  people:  and  their 
442 


REVIVALS.  619 

In  ancient  times. 

roice  was  heard,  and  their  prayer  came  up  to  his  holy  dwelling- 
place,  even  unto  heaven. 

Neh.  8:  2  Ezra  the  priest  brought  the  law  before  the  con- 
gregation both  of  men  and  women,  and  all  that  could  hear  with 
understanding,  upon  the  first  day  of  the  seventh  month.  3 
And  he  read  therein  before  the  street  that  was  before  the 
water-gate  from  the  morning  until  mid-day,  before  the  men 
and  the  women,  and  those  that  could  understand ;  and  the  ears 
of  all  the  people  were  attentive  unto  the  book  of  the  law.  6 
And  Ezra  blessed  the  LORD,  the  great  God.  And  all  the 
people  answered,  Amen,  Amen,  with  lifting  up  their  hands : 
and  they  bowed  their  heads,  and  worshipped  the  LORD  with 
their  faces  to  the  ground.  9  And  Nehemiah,  which  is  the 
Tirshatha,  and  Ezra  the  priest  the  scribe,  and  the  Levites  that 
taught  the  people,  said  unto  all  the  people,  This  day  is  holy 
unto  the  LORD  your  God ;  mourn  not,  nor  weep.  For  all  the 
people  wept,  when  they  heard  the  words  of  the  law. 

Jer.  2:  2  Go,  and  cry  in  the  ears  of  Jerusalem,  saying,  Thus 
saith  the  LORD  ;  I  remember  thee,  the  kindness  of  thy  youth, 
the  love  of  thine  espousals,  when  thou  wentest  after  me  in  the 
wilderness,  in  a  land  that  was  not  sown.  3  Israel  was  holiness 
anto  the  LORD,  and  the  first-fruits  of  his  increase. 

Ac.  2:  41  Then  they  that  gladly  received  his  word,  were 
baptized :  and  the  same  day  there  were  added  unto  them  about 
three  thousand  souls.  42  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in 
the  apostles'  doctrine  and  fellowship,  and  in  breaking  of  bread, 
and  in  prayers.  43  And  fear  came  upon  every  soul :  and  many 
wonders  and  signs  were  done  by  the  apostles.  —  4:4  Many 
of  them  which  heard  the  word,  believed,  and  the  number  of  the 
men  was  about  five  thousand. — 5: 14  Believers  were  the  more 
added  to  the  Lord,  multitudes  both  of  men  and  women.  —  8:  5 
Then  Philip  went  down  to  tb  )  city  of  Samaria,  and  preached 
Christ  unto  them.  6  And  the  people  with  one  accord  gave 
heed  unto  those  things  which  Philip  spake,  hearing  and  seeing 
the  miracles  which  he  did.  7  For  unclean  spirits,  crying  with 
loud  voice,  came  out  of  many  that  were  possessed  with  them : 
and  many  taken  with  palsies,  and  that  were  lame,  were  healed. 
— 11:  19  They  which  were  scattered  abroad  upon  the  perse- 
cution that  arose  about  Stephen,  travelled  as  far  as  Phenice, 
and  Cyprus,  and  Antioch,  preaching  the  word  to  none  but  unto 
the  Jews  only.  20  And  some  of  them  were  men  of  Cyprus 
and  Cyrene,  which  when  they  were  come  to  Antioch,  spake 
unto  the  Grecians,  preaching  the  Lord  Jesus.  21  And  the 
hand  of  the  Lord  was  with  them :  and  a  great  number  bolieyed, 
and  turned  unto  the  Lord.  22  Then  tidings  of  these  things 

443 


620,  621  REVIVALS. 


Outpouring  of  the  Spirit  —  Happy  Effects  of. 


came  unto  the  ears  of  the  church  which  was  in  Jerusalem :  and 
they  sent  forth  Barnabas,  that  he  should  go  as  far  as  Antioch. 
23  Who,  when  he  came,  and  had  seen  the  grace  of  God,  was 
glad,  and  exhorted  them  all,  that  with  purpose  of  heart  they 
would  cleave  unto  the  Lord.  24  For  he  was  a  good  man,  and 
full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  of  faith :  and  much  people  was 
added  unto  the  Lord. — 14:  1  It  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that 
they  went  both  together  into  the  synagogue  of  the  Jews,  and  so 
spake,  that  a  great  multitude,  both  of  the  Jews,  and  also  of  the 
Greeks,  believed. 

620.  The  influences  of  the  Spirit  compared  to  rain,  or  the  pouring  of  water. 

Ps.  72:  6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass  :  as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

Pr.  1:  23  Turn  you  at  my  reproof:  behold,  I  will  pour  out 
my  spirit  unto  you,  I  will  make  known  my  words  unto  you. 

Is.  32:  15  Until  the  Spirit  be  poured  upon  us  from  on  high, 
and  the  wilderness  be  a  fruitful  field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be 
counted  for  a  forest. — 44:  3  I  will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is 
thirsty,  and  floods  upon  the  dry  ground :  I  will  pour  my  Spirit 
upon  thy  seed,  and  my  blessing  upon  thine  offspring. 

Ezk.  39:  29  Neither  will  I  hide  my  face  any  more  from  them : 
for  I  have  poured  out  my  Spirit  upon  the  house  of  Israel,  saith 
the  Lord  GOD. 

Joel  2:  28  It  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  that  I  will  pour 
out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ;  and  your  sons  and  your  daughters 
shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  your  young 
men  shall  see  visions :  29  And  also  upon  the  servants  and 
upon  the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit. 

Zee.  12:  10  I  will  pour  upon  the  house  of  David,  and  upon 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  supplica- 
tions :  and  they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have  pierced, 
and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as  one  mourneth  for  his  only  son, 
and  shall  be  in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in  bitterness 
for  his  first-born. 

1  Pet.  1:  12   Unto  whom  it  was  revealed,  that  not  unto 
themselves,  but  unto  us  they  did   minister  the  things  which  are 
now  reported  unto  you  by  them  :hat  have  preached  the  gospel 
unto  you,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven. 

G21.  Happy  effects  of  genuine  revivals. 

2  K.  23:  24  The  workers  with  familiar  spirits,  and  the  wiz- 
ards, and  the  images,  and  the  idols,  and  all  the  abominations 
that  were  spied  in  the  land  of  Judah  and  in  Jerusalem,  did 
Josiah  put  a\\:ay,  that  he  might  perform  the  words  of  the  law 

444 


REVIVALS.  022 


To  be  prayed  for. 


which  were  written  in  the  book  that  Hilkiah  the  priest  found 
in  the  hous3  of  the  LORD.  25  And  like  unto  him  was  there 
no  king  before  him,  that  turned  to  the  LORD  with  all  his  heart, 
and  with  all  his  soul,  and  with  all  his  might,  according  to  all  the 
law  of  Moses ;  neither  after  him  arose  there  any  like  him. 

2  Ch.  31:  5  As  soon  as  the  commandment  came  abroad,  the 
children  of  Israel  brought  in  abundance  the  first-fruits  of  corn, 
wine,  and  oil,  and  honey,  and  of  all  the  increase  of  the  field ; 
and  the  tithe  of  all  things  brought  they  in  abundantly.  8  And 
vdien  Hezekiah  and  the  princes  came  and  saw  the  heaps,  they 
blessed  the  LORD,  and  his  people  Israel. 

Ps.  14:  7  When  the  LORD  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his 
people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

Ac.  2:  44  All  that  believed  were  together,  and  had  all  things 
common ;  45  And  sold  their  possessions  and  goods,  and  parted 
them  to  all  men,  as  every  man  had  need.  46  And  they,  con- 
tinuing daily  with  one  accord  in  the  temple,  and  breaking 
bread  from  house  to  house,  did  eat  their  meat  with  gladness 
and  singleness  of  heart,  47  Praising  God,  and  having  favor 
with  all  the  people.  And  the  Lord  added  to  the  church  daily 
such  as  should  be  saved.  —  8:  8  And  there  was  great  joy  in 
that  city. —^19:  18  Many  that  believed  came,  and  confessed, 
and  shewed  their  deeds.  19  Many  of  them  also  which  used 
curious  arts,  brought  their  books  together,  and  burned  them 
before  all  men  ;  and  they  counted  the  price  of  them,  and  found 
it  fifty  thousand  pieces  of  silver.  20  So  mightily  grew  the  word 
of  God  and  prevailed. 

Col.  2:  5  Though  I  be  absent  in  the  flesh,  yet  am  I  with 
you  in  the  spirit,  joying  and  beholding  your  order,  and  the 
steadfastness  of  your  faith  in  Christ.  [See  605,] 

622.  Praying  for  revivals  required  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  80:  14  Return,  we  beseech  thee.  O  God  of  hosts:  look 
down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this  vine;  15  And 
the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand  hath  planted,  and  the  branch 
that  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself.  16  It  is  burnt  with  fire, 
it  is  cut  down :  they  perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 
—85:  6  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again:  that 'thy  people  may 
tejoice  in  thee?  7  Shew  us  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  and  grant 
us  thy  salvation.  — 122:  6  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem: 
they  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

Song  4:  1 6  Awake,  O  north  wind ;  and  come,  thou  south ; 
blow  upon  my  garden,  that  the  spices  thereof  may  flow  out.  Let 
my  beloved  come  into  his  garden,  and  eat  his  pleasant  fruits. 

Is.  62:  6  Yc  that  make  mention  of  the  LORD,  keep  not  si- 
38  44,~> 


623 — G25  REVIVALS — RICHES. 

Spurious  ones  —  l\iches  the  idol  of  many  —  Tendency  of. 

lence,  7  And  give  him  no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and  till  he 
make  Jerusalem  a  praise  in  the  earth.  —  64:  1  Oh  that  thou 
wouldest  rend  the  heavens,  that  thou  wouldest  come  down,  that 
the  mountains  might  flow  down  at  thy  presence,  2  As  when 
the  melting  fire  burneth,  the  fire  causeth  the  waters  to  boil,  to 
make  thy  name  known  to  thine  adversaries,  that  the  nations 
may  tremble  at  thy  presence  ! 

Jer.  14  20  We  acknowledge,  O  LORD,  our  wickedness,  and 
the  iniquity  of  our  fathers :  for  we  have  sinned  against  thee. 
21  Do  not  abhor  us;  for  thy  name's  sake,  do  not  disgrace 
the  throne  of  thy  glory :  remember,  break  not  thy  covenant 
with  us. 

Dan.  9:  17  O  our  God,  hear  the  prayer  of  thy  servant,  and 
his  supplications,  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  sanctua- 
ry that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord's  sake. 

Hab.  3:  2  O  LORD,  I  have  heard  thy  speech  and  was  afraid : 
O  LORD,  revive  thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the  years,  in  the  midst 
of  the  years  make  known ;  in  wrath  remember  mercy. 

Mat.  6:  10  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth 
as  it  is  in  heaven. 

623.  Spurious  revivals. 

Mat.  23:  15  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites ! 
for  ye  compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  proselyte ;  and  when 
he  is  made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the  child  of  hell  than 
yourselves. 

Gal.  4:  17  They  zealously  affect  you,  but  not  well ;  yea,  they 
would  exclude  you,  that  ye  might  affect  them. 

[See  191,  194,  411,  609,  689.] 


RICHES. 

624.  Riches,  the  idol  of  many. 

Mat.  19:  21  Jesus  said  unto  him,  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go 
and  sell  that  thoXi  hast,  and  give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt 
have  treasure  in  heaven.:  and  come  and  follow  me.  22  But 
when  the  young  man  heard  that  saying,  he  went  away  sorrow- 
ful :  for  he  had  great  possessions. 

2  Tim.  4:  10  Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved  this 
present  world. 

625.  Riches  and  prosperity  have  a  corrupting  and  dangerous  tendency. 

Gen.  13:.  10  Lot  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  beheld  all  the  plain 
*f  Jordan,  that  it  was  well  watered  every  where,  before  the 
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Tendency  of. 


LOUD  destroyed  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  even  as  the  garden  of 
the  LORD,  like  the  land  of  Egypt,  as  thou  comest  unto  Zoar. 
11  Then  Lot  chose  him  a-11  the  plain  of  Jordan  ;  and  Lot  jour- 
neyed east :  and  they  separated  themselves  the  one  from  the 
other.  .12  Abram  dwelled  in  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  Lot 
dwelled  in  the  cities  of  the  plain,  and  pitched  his  tent  toward 
Sodom.  13  But  the  men  of  Sodom  were  wicked  and  sinners 
before  the  LORD,  exceedingly. 

Dt.  8:  11  Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  LORD  thy  God, 
in  not  keeping  his  commandments,  and  his  judgments,  and  his 
statutes,  which  I  command  thee  this  day:  12  Lest  when  thou 
hast  eaten,  and  art  full,  and  hast  built  goodly  houses,  and  dwelt 
therein  ;  13  And  when  thy  herds  and  thy  flocks  multiply,  and 
thy  silver  and  thy  gold  is  multiplied,  and  all  that  thou  hast  is 
multiplied;  14  Then  thy  heart  be  lifted  up,  and  thou  forget 
the  LORD  thy  God,  which  brought  thee  forth  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage.  —  32:  13  He  made  him 
ride  on  the  high  places  of  the  earth,  that  he  might  eat  the 
increase  of  the  fields ;  and  he  made  him  to  suck  honey  out  of 
the  rock,  and  oil  out  of  the  flinty  rock  ;  14  Butter  of  kine,  and 
milk  of  sheep,  with  fat  of  lambs,  arid  rams  of  the  breed  of 
Bashan,  and  goats,  with  the  fat  of  kidneys  of  wheat ;  and  thou 
didst  drink  the  pure  blood  of  the  grape.  1  o  But  Jeshurun 
waxed  fat,  and  kicked :  thou  art  waxen  fat,  thou  art  grown  thick, 
thou  art  covered  with  fatness  ;  then  he  forsook  God  which  made 
him,  and  lightly  esteemed  the  Rock  of  his  salvation. 

2  Ch.  26:  3  Sixteen  years  old  wasUzziah  when  he  began  to 
reign,  and  he  reigned  fifty  and  two  years  in  Jerusalem.  5  And 
he  sought  God  in  the  days  of  Zechariah,  who  had  understanding 
in  the  visions  of  God :  and,  as  long  as  he  sought  the  LORD, 
God  made  him  to  prosper.  15  And  his  name  spread  far 
abroad ;  for  he  was  marvellously  helped,  till  he  was  strong. 
16  But  when  he  was  strong,  his  heart  was  lifted  up  to  his 
destruction. 

Ps.  30:  6  In  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  moved. 
—  55:  19  Because  they  have  no  changes,  therefore  they  fear 
not  God.  —  92:  7  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and 
when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ;  it  is  that  they 
shall  be  destroyed  for  ever. 

Pr.  1:  32  The  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall  slay  them, 
and  the  prosperity  of  fools  shall  destroy  them.  —  30:  8  Remove 
far  from  me  vanity  and  lies ;  give  me  neither  poverty  nor 
riches  ;  feed  me  with  food  convenient  for  me :  9  Lest  I  be  full, 
and  deny  thee,  and  say,  Who  is  the  LORD  ?  or  lest  I  be  poor, 
and  steal,  and  take  the  name  of  my  God  in  rain. 

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626  RICHES. 


Not  to  be  eagerly  sought. 


EC.  5:  12  The  sleep  of  a  laboring  man  is  sweet,  whether  he 
eat  little  or  much :  but  the  abundance  of  the  rich  will  not 
suffer  him  to  sleep.  13  There  is  a  sore  evil  which  I  have  seen 
under  the  sun,  namely,  riches  kept  for  the  owners  thereof  to 
their  hurt. 

Jer.  22:  211  spake  unto  thee  in  thy  prosperity ;  but  thou 
saidst,  I  will  not  hear. 

Ezk.  16:  49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister 
Sodom,  pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  idleness  was 
in  her  and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the 
hand  of  the  poor  and  needy.  50  Arid  they  were  haughty,  and 
committed  abomination  before  me :  therefore  I  took  them  away 
as  I  saw  good.  —  28:  5  By  thy  great  wisdom  and  by  thy 
traffic,  hast  thou  increased  thy  riches,  and  thy  heart  is  lifted 
up  because  of  thy  riches". 

Mat.  19:  23  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  disciples,  Verily,  I  say 
unto  you,  That  a  rich  man  shall  hardly  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  24  And  again  I  say  unto  you,  It  is  easier  for  a 
camel  to  go  through  the  eye  of  a  needle,  than  for  a  rich  man 
to  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Mk.  4:  19  The  cares  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of 
riches,  and  the  lusts  of  other  things  entering  in,  choke  the 
word,  and  it  becometh  unfruitful. 

1  Tim.  6:  8  Having  food  and  raiment,  let  us  be  therewith 
content.     9  But  they  that  will  be  rich,  fall  into  temptation,  and 
a  snare,  and  into  many  foolish  and  hurtful  lusts,  which  drown 
men  in  destruction  and  perdition.     10  For  the  love  of  money 
is  the  root  of  all  evil :  which  while  some  coveted   after,  they 
have  erred  from  the  faith,  and  pierced  themselves  througli  with 
many  sorrows.     11  But  thou,  Oman  of  God,  flee  these  things; 
and  follow  after  righteousness.     [See  741.] 

626.   The  eager  pursuit  of  riches  forbidden  and  discouraged. 

Pr.  23:  4  Labor  not  to  be  rich :  cease  from  thine  own  wis 
dom.  —  28:  20  A  faithful  man  shall  abound  with  blessings  :  but 
he  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich  shall  not  be  innocent.  22  He 
that  hasteth  to  be  rich  hath  an  evil  eye,  and  considereth  not 
that  poverty  shall  come  upon  him. 

Is.  5:  8  Wo  unto  them  that  join  house  to  house,  that  lay  field 
to  field,  till  there  be  no  place,  that  they  may  be  placed  alone 
in  the  midst  of  the  earth  ! 

2  Pet.  2:  14  Having  eyes  full  of  adultery,  and  that  cannot 
cease  from  sin ;  beguiling  unstable  souls :  a  heart   they  have 
exercised  with  covetous  practices  ;  cursed  children  :  15  Which 
have  frrsaken  the  right  way,  and  are  gone  astray,  following  the 

448 


RICHES.  627 


Vain  and  transitory. 


aray  of  Balaam  the  son  of  Bosor,  who  loved  the  wages  of  un- 
righteousness;  16  But  was  rebuked  for  his  iniquity  :  the  dumb 
RSS,  speaking  with  man's  voice,  forbade  the  madness  of  the 
prophet.  See  [133,  742-3.] 

627.  Riches  vain  and  transitory. 

Pr.  23:  5  Wilt  thou  set  thine  eyes  upon  that  which  is  not  ? 
for  riches  certainly  make  themselves  wings  ;  they  fly  away  as 
an  eagle  toward  heaven. 

EC.  1:  2  Vanity  of  vanities,  saith  the  Preacher,  vanity  of 
vanities;  all  is  vanity.  14  I  have  seen  all  the  works  that  are 
done  under  the  sun  ;  and  behold,  all  'is  vanity  and  vexation  of 
spirit.  —  2:  4  I  made  me  great  works  ;  I  builded  me  houses ; 
I  planted  me  vineyards :  5  I  made  me  gardens  and  orchards, 
and  I  planted  trees  in  them  of  all  kind  of  fruits  :  6  I  made 
me  pools  of  water,  to  water  therewith  the  wood  that  bringeth 
forth  trees  :  7  I  got  me  servants  and  jnaidens.  and  had  ser- 
vants bom  in  my  house  ;  also  I  had  great  possessions  of  great 
and  small  cattle  above  all  that  were  in  Jerusalem  before  me ; 
8  I  gathered  me  also  silver  and  gold,  and  the  peculiai  treasure 
of  kings,  and  of  the  provinces :  I  gat  me  men-singers  and 
women-singers,  and  the  delights  of  the  sons  of  men,  as  musi- 
cal instruments,  and  that  of  all  sorts.  9  So  I  was  great,  and 
increased  more  than  all  that  were  before  me  in  Jerusalem:  also 
my  wisdom  remained  with  me.  10  And  whatsoever  mine  eyes 
desired  I  kept  not  from  them,  I  withheld  not  my  heart  from 
any  joy  ;  for  my  heart  rejoiced  in  all  my  labor :  and  this  was 
my  portion  of  all  my  labor.  1 1  Then  I .  looked  on  all  the 
works  that  my  hands  had  wrought,  and  on  the  labor  that 
I  had  labored  to  do:  and  behold,  all  was  vanity  and  vex- 
ation of  spirit,  and  there  was  no  profit  under  the  sun.  11 
Therefore  I  hated  life  ;  because  the  work  that  is  wrought  undei 
the  sun  is  grievous  unto  me :  for  all  is  vanity  arid  vexation  of 
spirit.  18  Yea,  I  hated  all  my  labor  which  I  had  taken  under 
the  sun :  because  I  should  leave  it  unto  the  man  that  shall 
be  after  me.  19  And  who  knoweth  whether  he  shall  be  a  wise 
man  or  a  fool  ?  yet  shall  he  have  rule  over  all  my  labor,  where- 
in I  have  labored,  and  wherein  I  have  shewed  myself  wise 
under  the  sun.  This  is  also  vanity.  5: 10  lie  that  loveth  silver 
shall  not  be  satisfied  with  silver ;  nor  he  that  loveth  abundance 
with  increase :  this  is  also  vanity.  11  When  goods  increase,  tHy 
are  increased  that  eat  them :  and  what  good  is  there  to  the 
owners  thereof,  saving  the  beholding  of  them  with  their  eyes. 

,rSee  148.1 

38*  449 


628,  629  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Proper  use  of  riches  —  Righteousness  and  honesty  required. 

628.  Proper  use  of  riches. 

1  Tim.  6:  17  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world  that 
they  be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain  riches,  but  in 
the  living  God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy ;  18 
That  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in  good  works,  realy  to 
distribute,  willing  to  communicate  ;  19  Laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life.  [See  40 6. J 

RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

629.  Righteousness,  impartiality,  truth,  and  honesty  in  spiritual  and  tempo- 
ral things  required  and  exemplified. 

Lev.  19:  15  Ye  shall  do  no  unrighteousness  in  judgment; 
thou  shalt  not  respect  the  person  of  the  poor,  nor  honor  the 
person  of  the  mighty :  but  in  righteousness  shalt  thou  judge 
thy  neighbor.  36  Just  balances,  just  weights,  a  just  ephah, 
and  a  just  hin  shall  ye'have :  I  am  the  LORD  your  God,  which 
brought  you  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

Dt.  6:  18  Thou  shalt  do  that  which  is  right  and  good  in  the 
sight  of  the  LORD  :  that  it  may  be  well  with  thee. —  16:  20 
That  which  is  altogether  just  shalt  thou  follow,  that  thou  mayest 
live,  and  inherit  the  land  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

1  S.  1*2:  1  Samuel  said  unto  all  Israel,  Behold,  I  have  heark- 
ened unto  your  voice  in  all  that  ye  said  unto  me,  and  have 
made  a  king  over  you.  3  Behold,  here  I  am :  witness  against 
me  before  the  LORD,  and  before  his  anointed ;  whose  ox  have 
I  taken  ?  or  whose  ass  have  I  taken  ?  or  whom  have  I  defraud- 
ed ?  whom  have  I  oppressed  ?  or  of  whose  hand  have  I  receiv- 
ed any  bribe  to  blind  mine  eyes  therewith  ?  and  I  will  restore 
it  you.  4  And  they  said,  Thou  hast  not  defrauded  us,  nor  op- 
pressed us,  neither  hast  thou  taken  aught  of  any  man's  hand. 

Ps.  51:  6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts: 
and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Pr.  21:  3  To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  acceptable  to 
the  LORD  than  sacrifice.  —  24:  23  It  is  not  good  to  have  respect 
of  persons  in  judgment. 

Is.  56:  1  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  Keep  ye  judgment,  and  do 
justice  :  for  my  salvation  is  near  to  come,  and  my  righteousness 
to  be  revealed. 

Mic.  6:  8  He  hath  shewed  thee,  O  man,  what  is  good ;  and 
what  doth  the  LORD  require  of  thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to 
love  mercy,  and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

Zee.  7:  9  Thus  speaketh  the  LORD  of  hosts,  saying,  Execute 
true  judgment,  and  shew  mercy  and  compassions  every  man  to 
450 


RIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Rewarded,  or  "  Gain  of  Godliness.  ' 


his  brother :  10  And  oppress  not  the  widow,  nor  the  fatherless, 
the  stranger,  nor  the  poor ;  and  let  none  of  y^u  imagine  evil 
against  his  brother  in  your  heart. 

Lk.  20:  25  He  said  unto  them,  Render  therefore  unto  Cesar 
the  things  which  be  Cesar's,  and  unto  God  the  things  which 
be  God's. 

Rom.  13:  7  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues :  tribute  to 
whom  tribute  is  due;  custom  to  whom  custom;  fear  to  whom 
fear ;  honor  to  whom  honor.  8  Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to 
love  one  another :  for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law. 

Ep.  6:  14  Stand- therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of  righteousness. 

1  Th.  2:  10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also,  how  holily,  and 
justly,  and  unblamably  we  behaved  ourselves  among  you  that 
believe : 

1  Tim.  6:  1 1  Thou,  O  man  of  God,  flee  these  things ;  and 
follow  after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience,  meek- 
ness. 

Tit.  2:  11  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
godly,  in  this  present  world.  [See  56,  501,  659,  732.] 

Q30.  Iiir/hteousncss  and  lioncsty  rewarded,  or  the  "  gain  of  godliness"  (unl 
toss  by  ungodliness. 

Gen.  19:  15  When  the  morning  arose,  then  the  angels  hast- 
ened Lot,  saying,  Arise,  take  thy  wife,  and  thy  two  daughters 
which  are  here,  lest  thou  be  consumed  in  the  iniquity  of  the 
city.  22  Haste  thee,  escape  thither  ;  for  I  cannot  do  any  thin<_, 
till  thou  be  come  thither :  therefore  the  name  of  the  city  wa,». 
called  Zoar. 

2  Ch.  16:  9  The  eyes  of  the  LORD  run  to  and  fro  through 
out  the  whole  earth,  to  shew  himself  strong  in  the  behalf  of 
them  whose  heart  is  perfect  toward  him. 

Ps.  1:  1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sittetli 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of 
the  LORD  ;  and  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night, 
3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 
that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season;  his  leaf  also  shall 
not  wither ;  and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper.  —  4:  3 
Know  that  the  LORD  hath  set  apart  him  that  is  godly  for  him- 
self.—  5:  12  Thou,  LORD,  wilt  bless  the  righteous  ;  with  favor 
wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield.  —  15:  1  LOTO,  who 
shall  abitfe  in  thy  tabernacle?  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hHl  ? 

451  * 


630  RIGHTEOU-SNESS. 


Kewarded,  or  "  Gain  of  Godliness." 


2  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteousness,  and 
ppeaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart.  3  He  that  baekbiteth  not  with 
his  tongue,  nor  *doeth  evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a 
reproach  against  his  neighbor.  5  He  that  putteth  not  out 
his  money  to  usury,  nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent, 
He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved.  —  37:  3  Trust 
in  the  LORD,  and  do  good  ;  so  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the  land,  arid 
verily  thou  shalt  be  fed.  9  For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but 
those  that  wait  upon  the  LORD,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
10  For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be:  yea, 
thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and  it  shall  not  be.  17 
For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken :  but  the  LORD 
upholdeth  the  righteous.  18  The  LORD  knoweth  the  days  of 
the  upright:  and  their  inheritance  shall  be  forever.  19  They 
shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time:  and  in  the  days  of  fam- 
ine they  shall  be  satisfied.  20  But  the  wicked  shall  perish, 
and  the  enemies  of  the  LORD  shall  be  as  the  fat  of  lambs  :  they 
shall  consume ;  into  smoke  shall  they  consume  away.  25  I 
have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ;  yet  have  I  not  seen  the 
righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  bread.  26  He  is  ever 
merciful,  and  lendeth,  and  his  seed  is  blessed.  27 — 40. 

Ps.  58:  1 1  Verily  there  is  a  reward  for  the  righteous :  verily 
he  is  a  God  that  judgeth  in  the  earth.  —  84:  1 1  The  LORD  God  is 
a  sun  and  shield  :  the  LORD  will  give  grace  and  glory  ;  no  good 
thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly.  —  92:  12 
The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree :  he  shall  grow 
like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon.  13  Those  that  he  planted  in  the 
house  of  the  LORD  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God.  14 
They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ;  they  shall  be  fat. 
and  flourishing.  — 112:  1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
LORD,  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments.  2  His 
seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth :  the  generation  of  the  upright 
shall  be  blessed.  3  Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house : 
and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

Pr.  3:  3  Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee :  bind  them 
about  thy  neck  ;  write  them  upon  the  table  of  thy  heart :  4  So 
shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding  in  the  sight  of 
God  and  man.  32  The  froward  is  abomination  to  the  LORD  : 
but  his  secret  is  with  the  righteous.  33 "The  curse  of  the 
LORD  is  in  the  house  of  the  wicked :  but  he  blesseth  the  hab- 
itation of  the  just.  —  10:  9  He  that  walketh  uprightly  walketh 
Burely :  but  he  that  perverteth  his  ways  shall  be  known.  25 
As  the  whirlwind  passeth,  so  is  the  wicked  no  more :  but  the 
righteous  is  an  everlasting  foundation.  29  The  way  of  the 
LORD  is  strength  to  the  upright :  but  destruction  shall  be  k, 
452 


RJGHTEOUSNESS.  63U 

Rewarded,  or  "  Gain  of  Godliness." 

the  workers  of  iniquity,— 11:  17  The  merciful  man  doeth 
good  to  his  own  soul :  but  he  that  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own 
flesh.  18  The  wicked  worketh  a  deceitful  work :  but  to  him 
that  soweth  righteousness  shall  be  a  sure  reward.  1 9  As  right- 
eousness tendeth  to  life  :  so  he  that  pursueth  evil  pursueth  it  to 
his  own  death.  20  They  that  are  of  a  froward  heart  are 
abomination  to  the  LORD  :  but  such  as  are  upright  in  their  Avay 
are  his  delight.  -  21  Though  hand  join  in  hand,  the  wicked 
shall  not  be  unpunished:  but  the  seed  of  the  righteous 
shall  be  delivered.  31  Behold,  the  righteous  shall  be  re- 
compensed in  the  earth :  much  more  the  wicked  and  the  sin- 
ner.— 13:  6  Righteousness  keepeth  him  that  is  upright 
in  the  way:  but  wickedness  overthroweth  the  sinner.  21  Evil 
pursueth  sinners :  but  to  the  righteous  good  shall  be  repaid. 
22  A  good  man  leaveth  an  inheritance  to  his  children's  chil- 
dren :  and  the  wealth  of  the  sinner  is  laid  up  for  the  just.  — 
14:  34  Righteousness  exalteth  a  nation:  but  sin  is  a  reproach 
to  any  people. —  16:8  Better  is  a  little  with  righteousness, 
than  great  revenues  without  right.  —  20:  7  The  just  man  walk- 
eth  in  his  integrity:  his  children  are  blessed  after  him. — 
21:  21  He  that  folio weth  after  righteousness  and  mercy,  findeth 
life,  righteousness,  and  honor. —  28: 16  The  prince  that  wanteth 
understanding  is  also  a  great  oppressor :  hut  he  that  hateth 
covetousness  shall  prolong  his  days.  18  Whoso  walketh 
uprightly  shall  be  saved ;  but  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways 
shall  fall  at  once. 

Is.  33:  15  He  that  walketh  righteously,  and  speaketh  up- 
rightly ;  he  that  despiseth  the  gain  of  oppressions,  that  shaketh 
his  hands  from  holding  of  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears  from 
hearing  of  blood,  and  shutteth  his  eyes  from  seeing  evil;  16 
He  shall  dwell  on  high:  his  place  of  defence  shall  be  the  muni- 
tions of  rocks:  bread  shall  be  given  him;  his  waters  shall  be 
sure.  —  58:  6  fs  not  this  the  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  to  loose 
the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to 
let  the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke?  7  Is 
it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that  thou  bring  the 
poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house?  when  thou  seest  the  naked 
that  thou  cover  him  ;  and  that  thou  hide  not  tli3Tself  from  thine 
own  flesh?  8  Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morning, 
and  thy  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily :  and  thy  righteous- 
ness shall  go  before  thee ;  the  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  be  thy 
rere-ward. 

Dan:  3:  18  But  if  not,  be  it  known  unto  thee,  O  king,  that 
we  will  not  serve  thy  gods,  nor  worship  the  golden  image  which 
thou  hast  set  up.  30  Then  the  king  promoted  Shadrach,  Ma- 

453 


631  EIGHTS    OF    MAN. 


To  Liberty  and  Justice. 


shach,  and  Abed-nego,  in  the  province  of  Babylon.  —  6:  21 
Then  said  Daniel  unto  the  king,  O  king,  live  for  ever.  22  My 
God  hath  sent  his  angel,  and-  hath  shut  the  lions'  mouths,  that 
they  have  not  hurt  me :  forasmuch  as  before  him  ioiocency 
was  found  in  me ;  and  also  before  thee,  O  king,  have  I  done  no 
hurt.  28  So  this  Daniel  prospered  in  the  reign  of  Darius,  and 
in  the  reign  of  Cyrus  the  Persian. 

Mat.  6:  33  Seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God, and  his  right- 
eousness, and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

i  Tim.  4:  8  Bodily  exercise  proiiteth  little:. but  godliness  is 
profitable  unto  all  things,  having  promise  of  the  life  that  now 
is,  and  of  that  which  is  to  come.  9  This  is  a  faithful  saying, 
and  worthy  of  all  acceptation.  —  6:  6  Godliness  with  content 
ment  is  great  gain. 

1  Pet.  3:  10  He  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile :  1 1  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good :  let  him 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it.  12  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers  : 
but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil.  13  And 
who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers  of  that  whiclr 
is  good  ? 

[See  Promises,  in  the  Index,  and  87,  286,  344,  362,  47C 
550-1,  566,  733.] 


RIGHTS  OF  MAN. 

£31.  A  right  to  literty  and  justice  —  threats  for  infringing  these  rights. 

Job  36:  6  He  preserveth  not  the  life  of  the  wicked :  but 
giveth  right  to  the  poor. 

Is.  10:  1  Wo  unto  them  that  decree  unrighteous  decrees,  and 
that  write  grievousness  which  they  have  prescribed;  2  To 
turn  aside  the  needy  from  judgment,  and  to  take  away  the 
right  from  the  poor  of  my  people. 

Lam.  3: 35  To  turn  aside  the  right  of  a  man  before  the  face 
of  the  Most  High,  36  To  subvert  a  man  in  his  cause,  the  LORD 
approveth  not. 

Am.  5:  12  I  know  your  manifold  transgressions  and  your 
mighty  sins :  they  afflict  the  just,  they  take  a  bribe,  and  they 
turn  aside  the  poor  in  the  gate  from  their  right. 

Gal.  5:  13  Brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto  liberty;  only 
use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion  to  the  flesh,  but  by  love  serve 
one  another.     [See  682.] 
454 


RIGHTS    OF   MAN.  632 635 


To  Inquire  freely  —  To  Mental  Culture  —  To  the  fruits  of  his  industry,  etc. 

632.  A.  right  to  inquire  freely,  and  to  express  opinions. 

Lk.  12:  57  Why  even  of  yourselves  judge  ye  not  what  is 
right  ? 

Jn.  5:  39  Search  the  scriptures ;  for  in  them  ye  think  ye 
have  eternal  life  :  and  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me. 

1  Cor.  10:  29  Conscience,  I  say,  not  thine  own,  but  of  the 
other :  for  why  is  my  liberty  judged  of  another  man's  con- 
science ? 

1  Th.  5:  21  Prove  all  things ;  hold  fast  that  which  is  good. 

1  Jn.  4:  1  Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but  try  the  spi- 
rits whether  they  are  of  God:  because  many  false  prophets 
are  gone  out  into  the  world. 

633.  A  right  to  pursue  mental  culture. 

Pr.  4:  13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction;  let  her  not  go: 
keep  her ;  for  she  is  thy  life.  —  23:  23  Buy  the  truth,  and  sell 
it  not ;  also  wisdom,  and  instruction,  and  understanding. 

Lk.  11:  52  Wo  unto  you,  lawyers !  for  ye  have  taken  away 
the  key  of  knowledge :  ye  entered  not  in  yourselves,  and  them 
that  were  entering  in  ye  hindered.  [See  363,  391.] 

634.  A  right  to  enjoy  the  fruits  of  our  own  industry. 

EC.  3:  22  I  perceive  that  there  is  nothing  better,  than 
that  a  mail  should  rejoice  in  his  own  works ;  for  that  is  his 
portion  :  for  who  shall  bring  him  to  see  what  shall  be  after 
him?—  5:  18  Behold  that  which  I  have  seen:  it  is  good  and 
comely  for  one  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and  to  enjoy  the  gocu.  of  all 
his  labor  that  he  taketh  under  the  sun  all  the  days  of  his  life, 
which  God  giveth  him :  for  it  is  his  portion. 

635.  A  right  to  our  own  wives  and  children. 

EC.  9:  9  Live  joyfully  with  the  wife  whom  thou  lovest  all 
the  days  of  the  life  of  thy  vanity,  which  he  hath  given  thee 
under  the  sun,  all  the  days  of  thy  vanity  :  for  that  is  thy  por- 
tion in  this  life,  and  in  thy  labor  which  thou  takest  under  the 
sun. 

Mat.  19:  6  They  are  no  more  twain,  but  one  flesh.  What 
therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not  man  put  asunder. 

Ep.  6:  4  Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath : 
Out  bring  them  up  ii  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord. 


63t) ()38  ROBBERY SABBATH. 

Robbery  forbidden  and  denounced  —  Sabbath  instituted  in  Paradise  —  Enjoined,  ete. 

ROBBERY. 

636.  Robbery  forbidden  and  denounced. 

Lev.  19:  13  Thou  shalt  not  defraud  thy  neighbor,  neither 
rob  him:  the  wages  of  him  that  is  hired  shall  not  abide  with 
thee  all  night  until  the  morning. 

Pr.  21:  7  The  robbery  of  the  wicked  shall  destroy  them , 
because  they  refuse  to  do  judgment.  —  22:  22  Rob  not  the 
poor,  because  he  is  poor :  neither  oppress  the  afflicted  in  the 
gate  :  23  For  the  LORD  will  plead  their  cause,  and  spoil  the 
soul  of  those  that  spoiled  them.  —  28:  24  Whoso  robbeth  his 
father  or  his  mother,  and  saith,  It  is  no  transgression ;  the  same 
is  the  companion  of  a  destroyer. 

Is.  61:  8  I  the  LORD  love  judgment,  I  hate  robbery  foi 
burnt-offering. 

£>  Ezk.  22:  29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression, 
and  exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy : 
yea,  they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully.  30  And  I 
sought  for  a  man  among  them,  that  should  make  up  the  hedge, 
and  stand  in  the  gap  before  me  for  the  land,  that  I  should  not 
destroy  it :  but  I  found  none.  3 1  Therefore,  have  I  poured 
out  mine  indignation  upon  them ;  I  have  consumed  them  with 
the  fire  of  my  wrath :  their  own  way  have  I  recompensed  upon 
their  heads,  saith  the  Lord  GOD. 

[See  490,  682,  732-3,  736.] 


SABBATH. 
C37.  Instituted  in  Paradise. 

Gen.  2:  2  On  the  seventh  day  God  ended  his  work  which 
he  had  made ;  and  he  rested  on  the  seventh  day  from  all  his 
work  which  he  had  made.  3  And  God  blessed  the  seventh 
day,  and  sanctified  it:  because  that  in  it  he  had  rested  from  all 
his  work  which  God  created  and  made. 

Ex.  20:  11  In  six  days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day 
wherefore  the  LORD  blessed  the  sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

638.  Sabbath  enjoined  and  recognized  in  the  Decalogue,  and  other  parts 
of  the  Old  Testament. 

Ex.  20:  8  Remember  the  sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy.     9 
Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work:     10  But  the 
seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  LORD  thy  God. 
456 


SABBATH.  G3? 

Recognized  by  Christ, 

Dt.  5:  14  The  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  LORD  thy 
God. 

Neh.  13: 15  In  those  days  saw  I  in  Judah  some  treading  wine 
presses  on  the  sabbath,  and  bringing  in  sheaves,  and  lading 
asses;  as  also  wine,  grapes,  and  figs,  and  all  manner  of  burdens, 
which  they  brought  into  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath-day:  and  1 
testified  against  them  in  the  day  wherein  they  sold  victuals. 
16  There  dwelt  men  of  Tyre  also  therein,  which  brought  fish, 
and  all  manner  of  ware,  and  sold  on  the  sabbath  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Judah,  and  in  Jerusalem.  17  Then  I  contended  with 
the  nobles  of  Judah,  and  said  unto  them,  What  evil  thing  is  this 
that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sabbath-day  ?  18  Did  not  your 
fathers  thus,  and  did  not  our  God  bring  all  this  evil  upon  us, 
and  upon  this  city  ?  yet  ye  bring  more  wrath  upon  Israel  by 
profaning  the  sabbath. 

Ezk.  44:  24  In  controversy  they  shall  stand  in  judgment ; 
and  they  shall  judge  it  according  to  my  judgments :  and  they 
shall  keep  my  laws  and  my  statutes  in  all  mine  assemblies ; 
and  they  shall  hallow  my  sabbaths. 

639.  Sabbath  recognized,  and  its  proper  works  of  mercy  asserted  by  Christ, 
the  "  Lord  of  the  Sabbath." 

Mat.  12:  1  At  that  time  Jesus  went  on  the  sabbath-day 
through  the  corn,  and  his  disciples  were  an  hungered,  and 
began  to  pluck  the  ears  of  corn,  and  to  eat.  2  But  when  the 
Pharisees  saw  it,  they  said  unto  him,  Behold,  thy  disciples  do 
that  which  is  not  lawful  to  do  upon  the  sabbath-day.  3  But 
he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  not  read  what  David  did  when  he 
was  an  hungered,  and  they  that  were  with  liim ;  4  How  he 
entered  into  the  house  of  God,  and  did  eat  the  shew-bread, 
which  was  not  lawful  for  him  to  eat,  neither  for  them  which 
were  with  him,  but  only  for  the  priests  ?  5  Or  have  ye  not 
read  in  the  law  how  that  on  the  sabbath-days  the  priests  in  the 
temple  profane  the  sabbath,  and  are  blameless  ?  11  And  he 
said  unto  them,  What  man  shall  there  be  among  you,  that  shall 
have  one  sheep,  and  if  it  fall  into  a  pit  on  the  sabbath-day,  will 
he  not  lay  hold  on  it,  and  lift  it  out  ?  1 2  How  much  then  is  a 
man  better  than  a  sheep  ?  Wherefore  it  is  lawful  to  do  well 
on  the  sabbath-days.  13  Then  saith  he  to  the  rmui,  Stretch 
forth  thine  hand.  And  he  stretched  it  forth ;  and  it  was  re- 
stored whole,  like  as  the  other.  [Mk.  2:23— 28.  Lk.  6:  1— 10.] 
—  24:  20  Pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in  the  winter,  neither 
on  the  sabbath-day. 

Mk.  2:  27  He  said  unto  them,  The  sabbath  was  made  for 
man,  and  not  man  for  the  sabbath :  28  Therefore,  the  Son  of 
39  457 


640  SABBATH. 


Appropriate  Duties  of. 


man  is  Lord  also  of  the  sabbath.  —  3:  4  He  saith  unto  them,  Is 
it  lawful  to  do  good  on  the  sabbath-days,  or  to  do  evil?  to  save 
life,  or  to  kill  ?  but  they  held  their  peace. 

Lk.  13:  11  Behold, there  was  a  woman  which  had  a  spirit  of 
infirmity  eighteen  years,  and  was  bowed  together,  and  could  in 
no  wise  lift  up  herself.  12  And  when  Jesus  saw  her,  he  called 
lier  to  him,  and  said  unto  her,  Woman,  thou  art  loosed  from 
thine  infirmity.  13  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  her :  and  imme- 
diately she  was  made  straight,  and  glorified  God.  14  And  the 
ruler  of  the  synagogue  answered  with  indignation,  because  that 
Jesus  had  healed  on  the  sabbath-day,  and  said  unto  the  people, 
There  are  six  days  in  which  men  ought  to  work :  in  them 
therefore  come  and  be  healed,  and  not  on  the  sabbath-day.  15 
The  Lord  then  answered  him,  and  said,  Thou  hypocrite,  doth 
not  each  one  of  you  on  the  sabbath  loose  his  ox  or  his  ass  from 
the  stall,  and  lead  him  away  to  watering  ?  16  And  ought  not 
this  woman,  being  a  daughter  of  Abraham,  whom  Satan  hath 
bound,  lo,  these  eighteen  years,  be  loosed  from  this  bond  on 
the  sabbath-day  ?  17  And  when  he  had  said  these  things,  all 
his  adversaries  were  ashamed. 

Jn.  5:  8  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Rise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and 
walk.  9  And  immediately  the  man  was  made  whole,  and  took 
up  his  bed,  and  walked :  and  on  the  same  day  was  the  sab- 
bath. 10  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him  that  was  cured, 
It  is  the  sabbath-day ;  it  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  carry  thy  bed. 

1 6  And  therefore  did  the  Jews  persecute  Jesus,  and  sought  to 
slay  him,  because  he  had  done  these  things  on  the  sabbath-day. 

17  But  Jesus  answered  them,  My  Father  worketh  hitherto, 
and  I  work. 

640.  Appropriate  Duties  of  the  Sabbath. 

Lev.  19:  30  Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary :  I  am  the  LORD. 

Ezk.  46:  3  The  people  of  the  land  shall  worship  at  the 
door  of  this  gate  before  the  LORD  in  the  sabbaths  and  in  the 
new-moons. 

Mk.  6:  2  When  the  sabbath-day  was  come,  he  [Christ]  be- 
gan to  teach  in  the  synagogue :  and  many  hearing  him  were 
astonished,  saying,  From  whence  hath  this  man  these  things  ? 
and  what  wisdom  is  this  which  is  given  unto  him,  that  even 
such  mighty  works  are  wrought  by  his  hands  ? 

Lk.  4:  1 6  He  came  to  Nazareth,  where  he  had  been  brought 

up :  and,  as  his  custom  was,  he  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the 

sabbath-day,  and  stood  up  for  to  read.     3 1  And  came  down  to 

Capernaum,  a  city  of  Galilee,  and  taught  them  on  the  sabbath- 

458 


SABBATH  G41 


To  be  kept  holy. 


days. —  13:  10  He  was  teaching  in  one  of  the  synagogues  on 
the  sabbath. 

Ac.  13:  14  When  they  departed  from  Perga,  they  came  to 
Antioch  in  Pisidia,  and  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the  sab- 
bath-day, and  sat  down.  15  And  after  the  reading  of  the  law 
and  the  prophets,  the  rulers  of  the  synagogue  sent  unto  them, 
saying,  Ye  men  and  brethren,  if  ye  have  any  word  of  exhorta- 
tion for  the  people,  say  on.  1 6  Then  Paul  stood  up,  and  beck- 
oning with  his  hand,  said,  Men  of  Israel,  and  ye  that  fear  God, 
give  audience.  42  And  when  the  Jews  were  gone  out  of  the 
synagogue,  the  Gentiles  besought  that  these  words  might  be 
preached  to  them  the  next  sabbath.  44  And  the  next  sabbath- 
day  came  almost  the  whole  city  together  to  hear  the  word  of 
God. — 15:  21  Moses  of  old  time  hath  in  every  city  them  that 
preach  him,  being  read  in  the  synagogues  every  sabbath-day. 
— 17:  2  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went  in  unto  them,  and 
three  sabbath-days  reasoned  with  them  out  of  the  scriptures. 
• — 18:  4  He  [Paul]  reasoned  in  the  synagogue  every  sabbath, 
and  persuaded  the  Jews  and  the  Greeks. 

1  Cor.  1 6:  2  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one 
of  you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  God  hath  prospered  him,  that 
there  be  no  gatherings  when  I  come. 

Heb.  10:  25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  ourselves  to- 
gether, as  the  manner  of  some  is  ;  but  exhorting  one  another  ; 
and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

[Is.  66:  23.     Ps.  84:  1—10,  and  132:  7.] 

641.  Sabbath  to  be  kept  holy;  secular  labor  forbidden. 

Ex.  16:  23  He  said  unto  them,  This  is  that  which  the  LORD 
hath  said,  To-morrow  is  the  rest  of  the  holy  sabbath  unto  the 
LORD  :  bake  that  which  ye  will  bake  to-day,  and  seethe  that  ye 
will  seethe ;  and  that  which  remaineth  over,  lay  up  for  you  to 
be  kept*  until  the  morning.  24  And  they  laid  it  up  till  the 
morning,  as  Moses  bade :  and  it  did  not  stink,  neither  was 
there  any  worm  therein.  25  And  Moses  said,  Eat  that  to-day ; 
for  to-day  is  a  sabbath  unto  the  LORD  ;  to-day  ye  shall  not 
find  it  in  the  field.  26  Six  days  ye  shall  gather  it ;  but  on  tho 
seventh  day,  which  is  the  sabbath,  in  it  there  shall  be  none 
27  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  there  went  out  some  of  the  people 
on  the  seventh  day  for  to  gather,  and  they  found  none.  28 
And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  How  long  refuse  ye  to  keep 
my  commandments  and  my  laws  ?  29  See,  for  that  the  LORD 
hath  given  you  the  sabbath,  therefore  he  giveth  you  on  the 
sixth  day  the  bread  of  two  days :  abide  ye  every  man  in  his 
place,  let  no  man  go  out  of  his  place  on  the  seventh  day.  30 

459 


641  SABBATH. 


To  be  kept  holy. 


So  the  people  rested  on  the  seventh  day.  —  20:  8  Remembe/ 
the  sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy.  9  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor, 
and  do  all  thy  work :  10  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath 
of  the  LORD  thy  God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou, 
nor  th}  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates :  11  For  in  six  days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the"  seventh  day  : 
wherefore  the  LORD  blessed  the  sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 
—  23:  12  Six  days  thou  shalt  do  thy  work,  and  on  the  seventh 
day  thou  shalt  rest:  that  thine  ox  and  thine  ass  may  rest,  and 
the  son  of  thy  handmaid,  and  the  stranger,  may  be  refreshed. 
— 31:  13  Speak  thou  also  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying, 
Verily  my  sabbaths  ye  shall  keep :  for  it  is  a  sign  between  me 
and  you  throughout  your  generations ;  that  ye  may  know  that 
I  am  the  LORD  that.doth  sanctify  you.  14  Ye  shall  keep  the 
sabbath  therefore :  for  it  is  holy  unto  you.  Every  one  that 
defileth  it  shall  surely  be  put  to  death :  for  whosoever  doeth 
any  work  therein,  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  among  his 
people.  15  Six  days  may  work  be  done,  but  in  the  seventh  is 
the  sabbath  of  rest,  holy  to  the  LORD  :  whosoever  doeth  any 
work  in  the  sabbath-day  he  shall  surely*  be  put  to  death.  1 6 
Wherefore  the  children  of  Israel  shah1  keep  the  sabbath,  to 
observe  the  sabbath  throughout  their  generations,  for  a  per- 
*petual  covenant.  17  It  is  a  sign  between  me  and  the  children 
of  Israel  for  ever :  for  in  six  days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and 
earth,  and  on  the  seventh  day  he  rested  and  was  refreshed. — 
34:  21  Six  days  thou  shalt  work,  but  on  the  seventh  day  thou 
shalt  rest :  in  earing-time  and  in  harvest  thou  shalt  rest.  — 
35:  3  Ye  shall  kindle  no  fire  throughout  your  habitations  upon 
the  sabbath-day. 

Lev.  23;  3  Six  days  shall  work  be  done ;  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  sabbath  of  rest,  an  holy  convocation :  ye  shall  do  no 
work  therein :  it  is  the  sabbath  of  the  LORD  in  all  your  dwel- 
lings.—  26:  2  Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary :  I  am  the  LORD. 

Dt.  5:  12  Keep  the  sabbath-day  to  sanctify  it,  as  the  LORD 
thy  God  hath  commanded  thee.  13  Six  days  thou  shalt  labor, 
and  do  all  thy  work ;  14  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath 
of  the  LORD  thy  God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou, 
nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy 
maid-servant,  nor  thine  ox,  nor  thine  ass,  nor  any  of  thy  cat- 
tle, nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  ;  that  thy  man- 
servant and  thy  maid-servant  may  rest  as  well  as  thou.  15 
And  remember  that  thou  wast  a  servant  in  the  land  of  Egypt, 
460 


SABBATH.  642,  643 


Rewards  to  Sabbath-keepers  —  Punishment  of  Sabbath-breakers. 

and  that  the  LORD  thy  God  brought  thee  out  thence  through  a 
mighty  hand  and  by  a  stretched-out  arm :  therefore  the  LORD 
thy  God  commanded  thee  to  keep  the  sabbath-day. 

Jer.  17:  21  Thus  saith  the  LORD  ;  Take  heed  to  yourselves, 
and  bear  no  burden  on  the  sabbath-day,  nor  bring  it  in  by  the 
gates  of  Jerusalem  ;  22  Neither  carry  forth  a  burden  out  of 
your  houses  on  the  sabbath-day,  neither  do  ye  any  work,  but 
hallow  ye  the  sabbath-day,  as  I  commanded  your  fathers.  [27.] 

Mat.  24:  20  But  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in  the  win- 
ter, neither  on  the  sabbath-day. 

Lk.  23:  56  They  returned,  and  prepared  spices  and  oint- 
ments ;  and  rested  the  sabbath-day,  according  to  the  com- 
mandment. 

642.  Rewards  to  sabbath-keepers. 

Is.  56:  2  Blessed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this,  and  the  son  of 
man  that  layeth  hold  on  it ;  that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from  pol- 
luting it,  and  keepeth  his  hand  from  doing  any  evil.  6  Also 
the  sons  of  the  stranger,  that  join  themselves  to  the  LORD,  to 
serve  him,  and  to  love  the  name  of  the  LORD,  to  be  his  ser- 
vants, every  one  that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from  polluting  it, 
and  taketh  hold  of  my  covenant ;  7  Even  them  will  I  bring 
to  my  holy  mountain,  and  make  them  joyful  in  my  house  of 
prayer :  their  burnt-offerings  and  their  sacrifices  shall  be  ac- 
cepted upon  mine  altar ;  for  my  house  shall  be  called  a  house 
of  prayer  for  all  people.  —  58:  13  If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot 
from  the  sabbath,  from  doing  thy  pleasure  on  my  holy  day ; 
and  call  the  sabbath  a  delight,  the  holy  of  the  LORD,  honora- 
ble ;  and  shalt  honor  him,  not  doing  thine  own  ways,  nor  find- 
ing thine  own  pleasure,  nor  speaking  thine  own  words  :  1 4 
Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself  in  the  LORD  ;  and  I  will  cause 
thee  to  ride  upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth,  and  feed  thee 
with  the  heritage  of  Jacob  thy  father :  for  the  mouth  of  the 
LORD  hath  spoken  it. 

Jer.  17:  24  It  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  diligently  hearken 
unto  me,  saith  the  LORD,  to  bring  in  no  burden  through  the 
gates  of  this  city  on  the  sabbath-day,  but  hallow  the  sabbath - 
day,  to  do  no  work  therein ;  25  Then  shall  there  enter  into 
the  gates  of  this  city  kings  and  princes  sitting  upon  the  throne 
of  David,  riding  in  chariots  and  on  horses,  they  and  their 
princes,  the  men'  of  Judah,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem : 
and  this  city  shall  remain  for  ever. 

643.  Punishment  of  sabbath-breakers. 

Ex.  35:  2  Six  days  shall  work  be  done,  but  on  the  seventh 
39*  461 


644  SABBATH. 


The  First  Day  of  the  Week. 


day  there  shall  be  to  you  a  holy  day,  a  sabbath  of  rest  to  the 
LORD  :  whosoever  cloeth  work  therein  shall  be  put  to  death. 

Num.  15:  32  While  the  children  of  Israel  were  in  the 
wilderness,  they  found  a  man  that  gathered  sticks  upon  the 
sabbath-day.  35  And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  The  man 
shall  be  surely  put  to  death :  all  the  congregation  shall  stone 
him  with  stones  without  the  camp. 

Jer.  17:  27  If  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me  to  hallow  the 
sabbath-day,  and  not  to  bear  a  burden,  even  entering  in  at  the 
gates  of  Jerusalem  on  the  sabbath-day ;  then  will  I  kindle  a 
fire  in  the  gates  thereof,  and  it  shall  devour  the  palaces  of 
Jerusalem,  and  it  shall  not  be  quenched. 

Ezk.  20:  15  I  lifted  up  my  hand  unto  them  in  the  wilder- 
ness, that  I  would  not  bring  them  into  the  land  which  I  had 
given  them,  flowing  with  milk  and  honey,  which  is  the  glory 
of  all  lands;  16  Because  they  despised  my  judgments,  and 
walked  not  in  my  statutes,  but  polluted  my  sabbaths  :  for  their 
heart  went  after  their  idols.  20  And  hallow  my  sabbaths ; 
and  they  shall  be  a  sign  between  me  and  you,  that  ye  may 
know  that  I  am  the  LORD  your  God.  21  Notwithstanding, 
the  children  rebelled  against  me :  they  walked  not  in  my  stat- 
utes, neither  kept  my  judgments  to  do  them,  which  if  a  man 
do,  he  shall  even  live  in  them :  they  polluted  my  sabbaths : 
then  I  said,  I  would  pour  out  my  fury  upon  them,  to  accom- 
plish my  anger  against  them  in  the  wilderness. 

Ezk.  22:  26  Her  priests  have  violated  my  law,  and  have 
profaned  mine  holy  things :  they  have  put  no  difference  be- 
tween the  holy  and  profane,  neither  have  they  shewed  differ- 
ence between  the  unclean  and  the  clean,  and  have  hid  their 
eyes  from  my  sabbaths,  and  I  am  profaned  among  them.  31 
Therefore,  have  I  poured  out  mine  indignation  upon  them. 

644.  The  first  day  of  the  week  distinguished  and  observed  after  the  resur- 
rection of  Christ. 

Mk.  16:  9  When  Jesus  was  risen  early,  the  first  day  of  the 
week,  he  appeared  first  to  Mary  Magdalene,  out  of  whom  he 
had  cast  seven  devils.  [Ps.  118:  24.] 

Jn.  20:  19  Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first 
day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples 
were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in 
the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  [Mk.  1 6:  9. 
Mat.  28:  1,  8,  9.] 

Ac.  20:  7  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  disci- 
ples came  together  to  break  bread,  Paul  preached  unto  them, 
462 


SAINTS.  645 

Differ  from  others. 


( ready  to  depart  on  the  morrow)  and  continued  his  speech 
until  midnight. 

1  Cor.  16:  2  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every  one 
of  you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  God  hath  prospered  him,  that 
there  be  no  gatherings  when  I  come. 

Rev.  1:101  was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord's  day,  and  heard 
behind  me  a  great  voice,  as  of  a  trumpet. 


SAINTS. 
645.  Saints  radically  differ  from  sinnei's. 

Gen.  7:  1  The  LORD  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou  and  all 
thy  house  into  the  ark  :  for  thee  have  I  seen  righteous  before 
me  in  this  generation. 

Job  2:  3  The  LORD  said  unto  Satan,  Hast  thou  considered 
my  servant  Job,  that  there  is  none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a  per- 
fect and  an  upright  man,  one  that  feareth  God,  and  escheweth 
evil?  and  still  he  holdeth  fast  his  integrity,  although  thou 
movedst  me  against  him,  to  destroy  him  without  cause. 

Ps.  1:  2  His  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  LORD  ;  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night.  4  The  ungodly  are  not 
so :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Jer.  15:  19  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  If  thou  return,  then  will 
I  bring  thee  again,  and  thou  shalt  stand  before  me :  and  if 
thou  take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou  shalt  be  as  my 
mouth. 

Ezk.  44:  23  They  shall  teach  my  people  the  difference  be- 
tween the  holy  and  profane,  and  cause  them  to  discern  between 
the  unclean  and  the  clean. 

Jn.  15:  19  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  world  would  love 
his  own ;  but  because  ye  are  not  of  the  world,  but  I  have 
chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  the  world  hateth  you. 

Ac.  8:  21  Thou  hast  neither  part  nor  lot  in  this  matter:  for 
thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the  sight  of  God. 

Tit.  2:  14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

1  Pet.  2:  9  Ye  are  a  chosen  generation,  a  royal  priesthood, 
an  holy  nation,  a  peculiar  people ;  that  ye  should  shew  forth 
the  praises  of  him  who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness  into 
his  marvellous  light. 

1  Jn.  5:  19  We  know  that  we  are  of  God,  and  the  whole 
world  lieth  in  wickedness.  fSee  591.] 

463 


546 — 651  SAINTS. 

Opposite  Appellations  of  Saints  and  Sinners. 

SAINTS   DISTINGUISHED  FROM   SINNERS  BY  OPPOSITE 
APPELLATIONS. 

646.  The  godly  and  ungodly. 

Ps.  1:  I  Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful.  4  The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but 
are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away.  5  Therefore 
the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the 
congregation  of  the  righteous. — 4:  3  But  knoAv  that  the  LORD 
hath  set  apart  him  that  is  godly  for  himself. 

647.  The  just  and  the  unjust. 

Pr.  29:  27  An  unjust  man  is  an  abomination  to  the  just ;  and 
he  that  is  upright  in  the  way  is  abomination  to  Uae  wicked. 

Mat.  5:  45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven :  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil 
and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the 
unjust. 

648.  The  righteous  and  wicked. 

Ps.  37:  16  A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  better  than 
the  riches  of  many  wicked.  17  For  the  arms  of  the  wicked 
shall  be  broken :  but  the  LORD  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

Mai.  3:  18  Then  shall  ye  return  and  discern  between  the 
righteous  and  the  wicked,  between  him  that  serveth  God  and 
him  that  serveth  him  not. 

649.  Friends  of  God  and  enemies  of  God. 

Is.  1:  24  Saith  the  Lord,  the  LORD  of  hosts,  the  mighty 
One  of  Israel,  Ah,  I  will  ease  me  of  mine  adversaries,  and 
avenge  me  of  mine  enemies. 

Jam.  2:  23  The  scripture  was  fulfilled,  which  saith,  Abra- 
ham believed  God,  and  it  was  imputed  unto  him  for  righteous- 
ness :  and  he  was  called  the  Friend  of  God.  [See  690.] 

650.  Lovers  of  God — haters  of  God. 

Ex.  20:  6  Shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Rom.  1:  30  Backbiters,  haters  of  God. 

651.  Believers  and  unbelievers. 

Ac.  5:  14  Believers  were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord,  mul- 
titudes both  of  men  and  women. 

2  Cor.  6:  14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbe* 
464 


3AINTS.  652 — 656 

Opposite  Appellations  of  Saints  and  Sinners. 

lievers  :  for  what  fellowship  hath  righteousness  with  unright- 
eousness ?  and  what  communion  hath  light  with  darkness  ? 

652.  Sheep,  and  wolves  or  serpents. 

Mat.  23:  33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can 
ye  escape  the  damnation  of  hell  ? 

Jn.  10:  14  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep,  and 
am  known  of  mine. 

Ac.  20:  29  I  know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous 
wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock. 

653.  Children  of  God,  and  children  of  the  devil. 

Mat.  1 3:  38  The  field  is  the  world ;  the  good  seed  are  the 
children  of  the  kingdom  ;  but  the  tares  are  the  children  of  the 
wicked  one. 

1  Jn.  3:  10  In  this  the  children  of  God  are  manifest,  and 
the  children  of  the  devil :  whosoever  doelh  not  righteousness 
is  not  of  God,  neither  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother. 

[See  690.] 

654.  Children  of  obedience  and  children  of  disobedience. 

Ep.  2: 1  You  hath  he  quickened,  who  were  dead  in  trespasses 
and  sins ;  2  Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  to  the 
course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of 
the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  diso- 
bedience. 

1  Pet.  1:  14  As  obedient  children,  not  fashioning  yourselves 
according  to  the  former  lusts  in  your  ignorance. 

655.  Children  of  liyht,  and  'children  of  dark/uss. 

Is.  42:  18  Hear,  ye  deaf ;  and  look,  ye  blind,  that  ye  may  see. 

Lk.  16:  8  The  lord  commended  the  unjust  steward,  because 
he  had  done  wisely :  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their 
generation  wiser  than  the  children  of  light. 

1  Th.  5:  5  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  light,  and  the  children 
of  the  day :  we  are  not  of  the  night,  nor  of  darkness. 

656.  Children  of  the  kingdom  and  children  of  wrath. 

Mat.  13:  38  The  field  is  the  world ;  the  good  seed  are  the 
children  of  the  kingdom ;  but  the  tares  are  the  children  of  the 
wicked  one. 

Ep.  2:  3  Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
flesh  and  of  the  rnind ;  and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  others. 


657  SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS. 

Hope  and  delight  in  God. 


PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS  OF  SAINTS. 

657.  Sai.nts  hope  and  delight  in  God,  have  fellowship  and  communion  witk 
4im,  and  desire  his  presence. 

Ex.  15:  2  The  LORD  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  he  is  be 
come  my  salvation  ;  he  is  my  God,  and  I  will  prepare  him  an 
habitation ;  my  father's  God,  and  I  will  exalt  him. 

1  S.  2:  1  Hannah  prayed,  and  said,  My  heart  rejoiceth  ID 
the  LORD,  mine  horn  is  exalted  in  the  LORD  ;  my  mouth  is 
enlarged  over  mine  enemies ;  because  I  rejoice  in  thy  salva- 
tion. 

Ps.  16:  5  The  LORD  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup :  thou  maintainest  my  lot.  8  I  have  set  the  LORD 
always  before  me :  because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not 
be  moved. — 18:  2  T^he  LORD  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  deliverer  ;  my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 
my  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high  tower. 

—  34:  2  My  soul  shall  make  lior  boast  in  the  LORD  :  the  hum- 
ble shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  $Ud.  —  38:  15  In  thee,  O  LORD, 
do  I  hope:  thou  wilt  hear,  0  LDRD  my  God.     21  Forsake 
me  not,  O  LORD:  0  my  God,  be  not  far  from  me.     [32:  22.] 

—  39:  7  LORD,  what  wait  I  for  :  my  hope  is  in  thee.  —  42:  1 
As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  v,  a  f-or  brooks,  so  panteth  my  soul 
after  thee,  O  God.     2  My  soul  vKiisieth  for  God,  for  the  living 
God :  when  shall  I  come  and  a-pp^a.?  before    God  ?  —  43:  4 
Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  Goi,  unto  God  my  exceeding 
joy  :  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  tLeo,  O  God  my  God.  — 
51:  11   Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  pre^e^cs  ;  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me.  —  63:  1  O  God,  tLou  art  my  God ;  early 
will  I  seek  thee  :  my  soul  thirsteth  for  tLeo,  jay  flesh  longeth 
for  thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  AC  water  is ;  2  To 
see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I  have  ^eou  thee  in  the 
sanctuary.     3  Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life, 
my  lips  shall  praise  thee.     8  My  soul  followeth  h^rcl  after  thee : 
thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. —  73:  25  Whom  ha  ye  I  In  heaven 
but  thee  ?  and  there  is  none  upon  earth  that  I  desh  e  besides 
thee.     26  My  flesh   and   my  heart   faileth:   but  GoA  :s  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever.  —  119:  5V  '^hou 
art  my  portion,  O  LORD  :  I  have  said  that  I  would  ke^p  tii} 
words. 

Is.  12:  2  Behold,  God  is  my  salvation ;  I  will  trust,  and  no? 
be  afraid ;  for  the  LORD  JEHOVAH  is  my  strength  and  my 
song ;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation.  —  26:  8  Yea,  in  the  way 
of  thy  judgments,  O  LORD,  have  we  waited  for  thee ;  the  do. 

*       466 


SAINTS     PECULIAR    CHARACTERISTICS.  058 

They  love  God's  law  and  institutions. 

fiire  of  our  soul  is  to  thy  name,  and  to  the  remembmnce  of 
thee.  9  With  rny  soul  have  I  desired  thee  in  the  night ;  yea, 
with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I  seek  thee  early.  —  Gl:  10  I 
will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  LORD,  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  my 
God. 

Jer.  14:  8  O  the  hope  of  Israel,  the  Saviour  thereof  in  time 
of  trouble,  why  shouldest  thou  be  as  a  stranger  in  the  land, 
and  as  a  wayfaring  man  that  turneth  aside  to  tarry  for  a  night  ? 
9  Why  shouldest  thou  be  as  a  man  astonished,  as  a  mighty 
man  that  cannot  save  ?  yet  thou,  O  LORD,  art  in  the  midst  of 
us,  and  we  are  called  by  thy  name ;  leave  us  not. 

Lam.  3:  24  The  LORD  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul ;  there- 
fore will  I  hope  in  him. 

Hab.  3:  17  Although  the  fig-tree  shall  not  blossom,  neither 
shall  fruit  be  in  the  vines ;  the  labor  of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and 
the  fields  shall  yield  no  meat ;  the  flock  shall  be  cut  off  from 
the  fold,  and  there  shall  be  no  herd  in  the  stalls :  18  Yet  I  will 
rejoice  in  the  LORD,  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of  my  salvation. 

Rom.  5:  2  By  whom  also  we  have  access  by  faith  into  this 
grace  wherein  we  stand,  and  rejoice  in  hope  of  the  glory  of 
God. 

1  Cor.  1:  9  God  is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto 
the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

1  Jn.  1:  3  That  which  we  have  seen  and  heard  declare  we 
unto  you,  that  ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us :  and  truly 
our  fellowship  is  with  the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  [See  6,  294.] 

658.  Saints  love  and  obey  God's  law,  and  delight  in  all  his  truth  and  insti- 
tutions. 

Ps.  1:  2  His  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  LORD  ;  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night,  —  119:  20  My  soul  break- 
eth  for  the  longing  that  it  hath  unto  thy  judgments  at  all  times. 
24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 
97  O  how  love  I  thy  law !  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day.  103 
How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste  !  yea,  sweeter  than 
honey  to  my  mouth.  Ill  Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  an 
heritage  for  ever:  for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart,  127 
Therefore  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold ;  yea,  above 
fine  gold.  128  Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning 
all  things  to  be  right;  and  I  hate  every  false  way.  131  I 
opened  my  mouth,  and  panted:  for  I  longed  for  thy  command- 
ments. 162  I  rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoil.  167  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies;  and  I  love 
them  exceedingly. 

467 


659,  660      SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS. 

Are  honest  —  Meek  and  forbearing. 

Jer.  15:- 16  Thy  words  were  found,  and  I  did  eat  them;  and 
thy  word  was  unto  me  the  joy  and  rejoicing  of  mine  heart. 

Rom.  7:  22  I  delight  in  the  law  of  God,  after  the  inward 
man.  [See  106.] 

659.  Honesty,  integrity,  and  firmness  of  saints,  leaving  consequences  to  God. 

Gen.  22:  10  Abraham  stretched  forth  his  hand,  and  took  the 
knife  to  slay  his  son. 

Is.  49:  4  Then  I  said,  I  have  labored  in  vain,  I  have  spent 
my  strength  for  nought,  and  in  vain  ;  yet  surely  my  judgment 
is  with  he  LORD,  and  my  work  with  my  God.  5  And  now, 
saith  the  LORD  that  formed  me  from  the  womb  to  be  his  ser- 
vant, to  bring  Jacob  again  to  him,  Though  Israel  be  not  gath- 
ered, yet  shall  I  be  glorious  in  the  eyes  of  the  LORD,  and  my 
God  shall  be  my  strength. 

Jn.  1:  47  Jesus  saw  Nathanael  coming  to  him,  and  saith  of 
him,  Behold  an  Israelite  indeed,  in  whom  is  no  guile ! 

2  Cor.  1:  12  Our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony  of  our  con- 
science, that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with  fleshly 
wisdom,  but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our  conversa- 
tion in  the  world,  and  more  abundantly  to  you-ward.  —  4:  1 
Seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we  have  received  mercy,  we 
faint  not ;  2  But  have  renounced  the  hidden  things  of  dishon- 
esty ;  not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor  handling  the  word  of  God 
deceitfully;  but,  by  manifestation  of  the  truth,  commending 
ourselves  to  every  man's  conscience  in  the  sight  of  God. 

[See  56,  294,  460,  504,  629.] 

660.  Saints  have  a  meek,  gentle,  forbear  iny,  and  forgiving  spirit. 

Mat.  10:  16  Behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  sheep  in  the  midst 
of  wolves :  be  ye  therefore  wise  as  serpents,  and  harmless  as 
doves. 

1  Cor.  4:  12  And  labor,  working  with  our  own  hands.  Be- 
ing reviled,  we  bless;  being  persecuted,  we  suffer  it:  13  Being 
defamed,  we  entreat.  — 13:  4  Charity  suffereth  lo'ng,  and  is 
kind ;  charity  envieth  not ;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not 
puffed  up,  7  Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth 
all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

Gal.  5:  22  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temper- 
ance :  against  such  there  is  no  law. 

Heb.  10:  34  Ye  had  compassion  of  me  in  my  bonds,  and  took 
joyfully  the  spoiling  of  your  goods,  knowing  in  yourselves  that 
ye  have  in  heaven  a  better  and  an  enduring  substance. 

Jam.  5:  6  Ye  have  condemned  and  killed  the  just ;  and  he 
doth  not  resist  you.  [See  62.  437,  499,  737.1 


SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS.      CGI,  CC2 

They  are  benevolent,  and  grieve  at  sin. 

661.  Saints  are  self-denying,  disinterested,  and  devoted  to  God  and  his  cause. 

Ac.  4:  32  The  multitude  of  them  that  believed  were  of  one 
heart,  and  of  one  soul :  neither  said  any  of  them  that  aught  of 
the  things  which  he  possessed  was  his  own :  but  they  had  all 
things  common. 

2  Cor.  12:  14  Behold,  the  third  time  I  am  ready  to  come  to 
you  ;  and  I  will  not  be  burdensome  to  you  :  for  I  seek  not  yours, 
but  you.  For  the  children  ought  not  to  lay  up  for  the  parents, 
but  the  parents  for  the  children.  15  And  1  will  very  gladly 
spend  and  be  spent  for  you  ;  though  the  more  abundantly  1  love 
you,  the  less  I  be  loved.  [See  295,  407,  414,  674.] 

662.  Saints  grieve  when  sinners  dishonor  and  offend  God. 

Ezra  9:  2  They  have  taken  of  their  daughters  for  them- 
selves, and  for  their  sons :  so  that  the  holy  seed  have  mingled 
themselves  with  the  people  of  those  lands  :  yea,  the  hand  of  the 
princes  and  rulers  hath  been  chief  in  this  trespass.  3  And 
when  I  heard  this  thing,  I  rent  my  garment  and  my  mantle, 
and  plucked  off  the  hair  of  my  head  and  of  my  beard,  and  sat 
down  astonished.  4  Then  were  assembled  unto  me  every  one 
that  trembled  at  the  words  of  the  God  of  Israel,  because  of 
the  transgression  of  those  that  had  been  carried  away ;  and  I 
sat  astonished  until  the  evening  sacrifice.  5  And  at  the  even- 
ing sacrifice  I  arose  up  from  my  heaviness  ;  and  having  rent 
my  garment  and  my  mantle,  I  fell  upon  my  knees,  and  spread 
out  my  hands  unto  the  LORD  my  God.  — 10:  6  Then  Ezra 
rose  up  from  before  the  house  of  God,  and  went  into  the 
chamber  of  Johanan  the  son  of  Eliashib :  and  when  he  came 
thither,  he  did  eat  no  bread,  nor  drink  water :  for  he  mourned 
because  of  the  transgression  of  them  that  had  been  carried 
away. 

Ps.  119:  136  Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes,  because 
they  keep  not  thy  law.  158  I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and 
was  grieved  ;  because  they  kept  not  thy  word. 

Ezk.  9:  4  The  LORD  said  unto  him,  Go  through  the  midst 
of  the  city,  through,  the  midst  of  Jerusalem,  and  set  a  mark 
upon  the  foreheads  of  the  men  that  sigh  and  that  cry  for  all 
tli3  abominations  that  be  done  in  the  midst  thereof. 

Ac.  17:  16  While  Paul  waited  for  them  at  Athens,  his  spirit 
was  stirred  in  him,  when  he  saw  the  city  wholly  given  to 
idolatry. 

Rom.  9:  1  I  say  the  truth  in  Christ,  I  lie  not,  my  conscience 
also  bearing  me  witness  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  2  That  I  have 
great  heaviness  and  continual  sorrow  in  my  heart.     3  For  I 
40  469 


663,  GG4      SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS. 

They  feel  their  guilt  —  live  by  faith. 

could  wish  that  myself  were   accursed  from   Christ,  for  my 
brethren,  my  kinsmen  according  to  the  flesh. 

2  Pet.  2: 7  And  delivered  just  Lot,  vexed  with  the  filthy  con- 
versation of  the  wicked :  8  ( For  that  righteous  man  dwelling 
among  them,  in  seeing  and  hearing,  vexed  his  righteous  soul 
from  day  to  day  with  their  unlawful  deeds.)  [See  538.] 

663.  Saints  fed  their  unworthiness,  and  desire  to  learn  their  guilt. 

Gen.  32:  10  I  am  not  worthy  of  the  least  of  all  the  mercies, 
and  of  all  the  truth,  which  thou  hast  shewed  unto  thy  servant. 

Job  1 3:  23  How  many  are  mine  iniquities  and  sins  ?  make 
me  to  know  my  transgression  and  my  sin. 

Ps.  2G:  2  Examine  me,  O  LORD,  and  prove  me;  try  my 
reins,  and  my  heart.  —  51:3  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions : 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. —  115:  1  Not  unto  us,  O  LORD, 
not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and 
for  thy  truth's  sake.  —  139:  23  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know 
my  heart :  try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts :  24  And  see  if 
there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead  me  in  the  way  ever- 
lasting. 

Mat.  8:  8  The  centurion  answered  and  said,  Lord,  I  am  not 
worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof :  but  speak  the 
word  only,  and  my  servant  shall  be  healed.  —  25:  37  Then 
shall  the  righteous  answer  him,  saying,  Lord,  when  saw  we 
thee  a  hungered,  and  fed  thee  ?  or  thirsty,  and  gave  thce  drink  ? 
38  When  saw  we  thee  a  stranger,  and  took  thee  in  ?  or  naked 
and  clothed  thee  ?  39  Or  when  saw  we  thee  sick,  or  in  prison, 
and  came  unto  thee  ? 

Rom.  7:  24  O  wretched  man  that  I  am !  who  shall  deliver 
me  from  the  body  of  this  death  ? 

1  Cor.  15:  9  I  am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that  am  not 
meet  to  be  called  an  apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  Church 
of  God.  10  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am. 

Ep.  3:  8  Unto  rne,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of  all  saints, 
is  this  grace  given,  that  I  should  preach  among  the  Gentiles 
the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ.  [See  507,  537.] 

664.  Saints  believe  in  Christ,  and  live  by  faith  in  him. 

Gal.  2:  20  I  am  crucified  with  Christ :  nevertheless,  I  live  ; 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me :  and  the  life  which  I  now 
live  in  the  flesh,  I  live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

1  Pet.  1:  8  Whom   having   not  seen,  ye  love;   in   whom, 
though  now  ye  see  him  not,  yet  believing,  ye  rejoice  with  joy 
unspeakable,  and  full  of  glory.     [See  184.] 
470 


SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS.    6G5 — 667 

They  delight  in  prayer  —  have  internal  peace  —  make  progress. 

665.  Saints  delight  in  devout  meditation  and  prayer. 

Ps.  1:  2  His  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  LORD  ;  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

Ps.  16:  8  I  have  set  the  LORD  always  before  me:  because 
he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved.  —  63:  5  My  soul 
shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness  ;  and  my  mouth 
shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips : 6 When  I  remember  thee  upon 
my  bed,  awe?  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches.  —  77:  11 
I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  LORD  :  surely  I  will  remem- 
ber thy  wonders  of  old.  12  I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work, 
and  talk  of  thy  doings.  — 119:  23  Princes  also  did  sit  and 
speak  against  me  :  but  thy  servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 
24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 
48  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments,  which 
I  have  loved;  and  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes.  97  O  how 
love  I  thy  law!  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day.  99  1  have 
more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers :  for  thy  testimonies 
are  my  meditation.  148  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  m  (//^-watches, 
that  I  might  meditate  in  thy  word.  —  143:  5  I  remember  the 
days  of  old,  I  meditate  on  all  thy  works  ;  I  muse  on  the  work 
of  thy  hands.  6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee :  my  soul 
thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Dan.  6:  10  When  Daniel  knew  that  the  writing  was  signed, 
he  went  into  his  house ;  and  his  windows  being  open  in  his 
chamber  toward  Jerusalem,  he  kneeled  upon  his  knees  three 
times  a  day,  and  prayed,  and  gave  thanks  before  his  God,  as 
he  did  aforetime.  [See  64,  531.] 

666.  Saints  have  peculiar  internal  peace. 

Ps.  119:  165  Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law  . 
and  nothing  shall  offend  them. 

Jn.  14:  27  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you:  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let  not  your 
heart  be  troubled,  neither  *let  it  be  afraid. 

Gal.  5:  22  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith. 

Ph.  4:  7  The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understand 
ing,  shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

[See  582.] 

667.  Saints  make  progress  in  Jcnoivledge  and  holiness. 

Ps.  92:  12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree: 
he  shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon.  13  Those  that  be 
planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall  flourish  in  the  courts 

471 


668,  669      SAINTS'  PECULIAR  CHARACTERISTICS. 

They  cannot  boast — Their  comparative  number. 

of  our  God.  14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age 
they  shall  be  fat  and  flourishing. 

Mat.  13:  33  Another  parable  spake  he  unto  them ;  The  king« 
dom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  leaven,  which  a  woman  took,  and 
hid  in  -three  measures  of  meal,  till  the  whole  was  leavened. 

Mk.  4:  26  He  said,  So  is  the  kingdom  of  God,  as  if  a  man 
should  cast  seed  into  the  ground ;  27  And  should  sleep,  and 
rise  night  and  day,  and  the  seed  should  spring  and  grow  up,  he 
kndweth  not  how.  28  For  the  earth  bringeth  forth  fruit  of 
herself;  first  the  blade,  then  the  ear,  after  that  the  full  corn  in 
the  ear. 

2 'Cor.  4: 16  For  which  cause  we  faint  not;  but  though  our 
outward  man  perish,  yet  the  inward  man  is  renewed  day  by 
day. 

2  Th.  1:  3  We  are  bound  to  thank  God  always  for  you, 
brethren,  as  it  is  meet,  because  that  your  faith  groweth  exceed 
ingly,  and  the  charity  of  every  oue  of  you  all  toward  each 
other  aboundeth.  [See  515.] 

668.  Saints  made  1o  differ  —  boasting  excluded. 

Rom.  3:  27  Where  is  boasting  then  ?  It  is  excluded.  By 
what  law  ?  of  works  ?  Nay  ;  but  by  the  law  of  faith. 

1  Cor.  4:  7  Who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  another  ?  and 
what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst  not  receive  ?  now  if  thou  didst 
receive  ?V,  why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not  received 
it* 

Ep.  2:  1  You  hath  he  quickened,  who  were  dea'1  in  trespasses 
and  sins ;  2  Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  to  the 
course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power  of 
the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  disobe- 
dience: 3  Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
fesh  and  of  the  mind ;  and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others.  8  For  by  $race  are  ye  saved,  through 
faith ;  and  that  not  of  yourselves :  it  is  the  gift  of  God. 

[See  482.] 

669.  Real  saints  have  been  comparatively  few,  but  will  be  venj  numerous 
Gen.  7:  1  The  LORD  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou  and  all  thy 

house  into  the  ark :  for  thee  have  I  seen  righteous  before  me 
in  this  generation.  [Gen.  6:  11,  12.] 

Gen.  18:  32  He  said,  Oh,  let  not  the  Lord  be  angry  and  I 
will  speak  yet  but  this  once :  Peradvent'^e  ten  shall  be  found 
there.  And  he  said,  I  will  not  destroy  it  for  ten's  sake. 

Num.  14:  23  Surely  they  shall  not  see  the  land  which  1 
472 


SAINTS'   PECULIAR    CHARACTERISTICS.        670,  671 


They  are  the  light  of  the  world  —  Their  peculiarity. 


sware  unto  their  fathers,  neither  shall  any  of  them  that  pro- 
voked me  see  it :  24  But  my  servant  Caleb,  because  he  had 
another  spirit  with  him,  and  hath  followed  me  fully,  him  will  I 
bring  into  the  land  whereinto  he  went ;  and  his  seed  shall 
possess  it. 

Mat.  7:14  Strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is  the  way,  which  lead- 
eth  unto  life,  and  few  there  be  that  find  it. —  20:  16  The  last 
shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last :  for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

Lk.  12:  32  F.earnot,  little  flock;  for  it  is  your  Father's' good 
Measure  to  give  you  the  kingdom.  — 13:23  Then  said  one 
into  him,  Lord,  are  there  few  that  be  saved  ?  And  he  said 
.into  them,  24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the  strait  gate:  for  many, 
i  say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in,  and  shall  not  be  able.  — 
18:  8  I  tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them  speedily.  Neverthe- 
less, when  the  Son  of  mancometh,  shall  he  find  faith  on  the  earth? 

2  Tim.  1:  15  This  thou  knowest,  that  all  they  which  are  in 
Asia  be  turned  away  from  me ;  of  whom  are  Phygellus  and 
Hermogenes. 

Kev.  7:  9  After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a  great  multitude  which 
no  man  could  number,  of  all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  people, 
and  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  Lamb, 
clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands.  [See  440.] 

67C.  Saints,  tlie  light  and  salvation  of  ihe  world. 

Jer.  5: 1  Run  ye  to  and  fro  through  the  streets  of  Jerusalem, 
and  see  now,  and  know,  and  seek  in  the  broad  places  thereof, 
if  ye  can  find  a  man,  if  there  be  any  that  executeth  judgment, 
that  seeketh  the  truth ;  and  I  will  pardon  it. 

Ezk.  22:  29  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  oppression, 
arid  exercised  robbery,  and  have  vexed  the  poor  and  needy  : 
yea,  they  have  oppressed  the  stranger  wrongfully.  30  And  I 
sought  for  a  man  among  them,  that  should  make  up  the  hedge, 
and  stand  in  the  gap  before  me  for  the  land,  that  I  should  not 
destroy  it ;  but  I  found  »one. 

Mat.  5:  13  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth:  but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savour,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted  ?  it  is  thenceforth 
good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden  under 
foot  of  men.  14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  thai 
is  set  on  a  hill  cannot  be  hid.  [See  545.] 

671.  Singularity  of  Sainis 

Dt.  14:  2  The  LORD  hath  chosen  thee  to  be  a  peculiar  peo- 
ple unto  himself,  above  all  the  nations  that  are  upon  the  earth. 

Rom.  7:  15  That  which  I  do,  I  allow  not :  for  what  I  would, 
that  do  I  not ;  but  what  I  hate,  that  do  I.  16  If  then  I  do 

40*  473 


672  SAINTS. 


Their  future  preeminence  and  glory. 


that  which  I  would  not,  I  consent  unto  the  law  that  it  is  good. 
17  Now  then  it  is  no  more  I  that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth 
in  me.  18  For  I  know  that  in  me  (that  is,  in  my  flesh,) 
dwelleth  no  good  thing :  for  to  will  is  present  with  me ;  but 
how  to  perform  that  which  is  good,  I  find  not.  19  For  the 
good  that  I  would,  I  do  not ;  but  the  evil  which  I  would  not, 
that  I  do.  20  Now  if  I  do  that  I  would  not,  it  is  no  more  I 
that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth  in  me.  21  I  find  then  a  law, 
that  when  I  would  do  good,  evil  is  present  with  me.  22  For  1 
delight  in  the  law  of  God,  after  the  inward  man :  23  But  I  see 
another  law  in  my  members  warring  against  the  law  of  my 
mind,  and  bringing  me  into  captivity  to  the  law  of  sin  which  is 
in  my  members.  24  O  wretched  man  that  I  am !  who  shall 
deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this  death?  25  I  thank  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  So  then,  with  the  mind,  I 
myself  serve  the  law  of  God :  but  with  the  flesh  the  law  of  sin. 

2  Cor.  6:  8  As.  deceivers,  and  yet  true ;  9  As  unknown,  and 
yet  well  known ;  as  dying,  and  behold,  we  live ;  as  chastened, 
and  not  killed ;  10  As  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoicing ;  as  poor, 
yet  making  many  rich ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet  possessing 
all  things. 

Tit.  2:  14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem 
us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people, 
zealous  of  good  works. 

672.  God's  delight  in  saints,  and  prospective  view  of  their  perfection,  preL'm- 
inence  and  glory. 

Num.  23:  21  He  hath  not  beheld  iniquity  in  Jacob,  neither 
hath  he  seen  perverseness  in  Israel. 

*Dt.  32:  9  The  LORD'S  portion  is  his  people ;  Jacob  is  the  lot 
of  his  inheritance. 

Job  7:  17  What  is  man,  that  thou  shouldest  magnify  him? 
and  that  thou  shouldest  set  thine  heart  upon  him  ?  18  And 
that  thou  shouldest  visit  him  every  morning,  and  try  him  every 
moment  ? 

Ps.  50:  2  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined. 

Song  4:  7  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  love ;  there  is  no  spot  in 
thee. 

Is.  43:  4  Since  thou  wast  precious  in  my  sight,  thou  hast 
been  honorable,  and  I  have  loved  thee :  therefore  will  I  give 
men  for  thee,  and  people  for  thy  life.  — 46:  13  I  will  place 
salvation  in  Zion  for  Israel  my  glory.  —  62:  3  Thou  shalt  also 
be  a  crown  of  glory  in  the  hand  of  the  LORD,  and  a  royal  dia- 
dem in  the  hand  of  thy  God.  5  For  ay  a  young  man  rnarrieth 
474 


SAINTS.  672 


Their  futum  preeminence  and  glory. 


a  virgin,  so  shall  thy  sons  marry  thee :   and  as  the  bridegroom 
rejoiceth  over  the  bride,  so  shall  thy  God  rejoice  over  thee. 

Zep.  3: 17  The  LORD  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee  is  mighty, 
he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over  thee  with  joy ;  he  will  rest  in 
his  love,  he  will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

Mai.  3:  16  Then  they  that  feared  the  LORD  spake  often  one 
to  another :  and  the  LORD  hearkened,  and  heard  it:  and  a  book 
of  remembrance  was  written  before  him  for  them  that  feared 
the  LORD,  and  that  thought  upon  his  name.  17  And  they  shall 
be  mine,  saith  the  LORD  of  hosts,  in  that  day  when  I  make  up 
my  jewels ;  and  I  will  spare  them,  as  a  man  spareth  his  own 
son  that  serveth  him. 

Mat.  13:  43  Then  shall  the  righteous  shine  forth  as  the  sun 
in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father. 

Lk.  7:  42  When  they  had  nothing  to  pay,  he  frankly  forgave 
them  both.  Tell  me  therefore,  which  of  them  will  love  him 
most?  43  Simon  answered  and  said,  I  suppose  that  lie,  to 
whom  vhe  forgave  most.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast 
rightly  judged.  47  Wherefore,  I  say  untc  thee,  Her  sins,  which 
are  many,  are  forgiven  ;  for  she  loved  much :  but  to  whom  little 
is  forgiven,  the  same  loveth  little. — 15:  7  I  say  unto  you,  that 
likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth, 
more  than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  persons  which  need  no 
repentance.  22  But  the  father  said  to  his  servants,  Bring  forth 
the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on  him ;  and  put  a  ring  on  his  hand, 
and  shoes  on  his  feet. 

Jn.  14:  21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me :  and  he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be 
loved  of  my  Father,  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  22  Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not  Iscariot)  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not  unto 
the  world  ?  23  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a  man 
love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words  :  and  my  Father  will  love  him, 
and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him. — 
15:  9  As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you:  con- 
tinue ye  in  my  love.  15  Henceforth  I  call  you  not  servants; 
for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his  lord  doeth :  but  I  have 
called  you  friends  ;  for  all  things  that  I  have  heard  of  my  Father, 
I  have  made  known  unto  you.  —  20:  17  Go  to  my  brethren,  and 
say  unto  them,  I  ascend  unto  my  Father  and  your  Father,  and 
to  my  God  and  your  God. 

Rom.  8:  29  Whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did  predestinate 
to  be  conformed  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  he  might  be  the 
first-born  among  many  brethren. 

1  Cor.  6:  3  Know  ye  not  that  we  shall  judge  angels  ? 

475 


673  SCORN   AND    CONTEMPT. 

Scorn  and  contempt  reprobated. 


2  Cor.  8:  23  Whether  any  do  inquire  of  Titus,  he  is  my 
partner  and  fellow-helper  concerning  you  :  or  our  brethren  b& 
inquired  of,  they  are  the  messengers  of  the  churches,  and  the 
glor y  of  Christ. 

Ep.  5:  25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  church,  and  gave  himself  for  it;  26  That  he  might 
sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word, 
27  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a  glorious  church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  or  any  such  thing;  but  that  it  should 
be  holy  and  without  blemish. 

Col.  1:  21  You,  that  were  sometime  alienated  and  enemies 
in  your  mind  by  wicked  works,  yet  now  hath  he  reconciled, 
22  In  the  body  of  his  flesh  through  death,  to  present  you  holy, 
and  unblamable,  and  unreprovable,  in  his  sight. 

Heb.  12:  23  To  the  general  assembly  and  church  of  the  first- 
born, .which  are  written  in  heaven,  and  to  God  the  Judge  of  all, 
and  to  the  spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect. 

Rev.  1:  6  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  God  and 
his  Father.  — 14:  3  They  sung  as  it  were  a  new  song  before . 
the  throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts,  and  the  elders :  and  no 
man  could  learn  that  song  but  the  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from  the  earth. — 21:  9  Come 
hither,  I  will  shew  thee  the  bride,  the  Lamb's  wife. 

[See  94,  340,  504,  584-5.] 


SCORN  AND  CONTEMPT. 
673.   Unhallowed  scorn  and  contempt  reprobated. 

Pr.  3:  34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners :  but  he  giveth 
grace  unto  the  lowly.  —  9:  12  If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be 
wise  for  thyself:  but  if  thou  scornest,  thou  alone  shalt  bear  it. 
—  12:  5  For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing  of  the 
needy,  now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  LORD  ;  I  will  set  hin:  in 
safety  from  him  that  puffeth  at  him.  — 14:  21  He  that  despiseth 
his  neighbor  sinneth :  but  he  that  hath  mercy  on  the  poor, 
happy  is  he.  — 15:  20  A  wise  son  maketh  a  glad  father:  but  a 
foolish  man  despiseth  his  mother.  — 19:  29  Judgments  are 
prepared  for  scorners.  —  22:  10  Cast  out  the  scorn er,  and  con- 
tention shall  go  out ;  yea,  strife  and  reproach  shall  cease.  — 
29:  8  Scornful  men  bring  a  city  into  a  snare :  but  wise  men 
turn  away  wrath. 

Mat.  18:  10  Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these 
little  ones :  for  I  say  unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do 
always  behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
476 


SELF-DENIAL.        .  674 


Required,  exemplified,  and  encouraged. 


SELF-DENIAL. 
674.  Self-denial  required,  exemplified  and  encouraged. 

Gen.  22:  10  Abraham  stretched  forth  his  hand,  and  took  the 
knife  to  slay  his  son.  12  Lay  not  thine  hand  upon  the  lad, 
neither  do  thou  any  thing  unto  him :  for  now  I  know  that  thou 
fearest  God,  seeing  thou  hast  not  withheld  thy  son,  thine  only 
son,  from  me. 

Mat.  10:  37  He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me, 
is  not  worthy  of  me :  and  he  that  loveth  son  or  daughter  more 
than  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me.  38  And  he  that  taketli  not  his 
cross,  and  folio weth  after  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me.  39  He 
that  findeth  his  life  shall  lose  it :  and  he  that  los'etli  his  life  for 
my  sake,  shall  find  it. —  16:  24  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  dis- 
ciples, If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself, 
and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.  25  For  whosoever  will 
save  his  life,  shall  lose  it :  and  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for 
my  sake,  shall,  find  it.  26  For  what  is  a  man  profited,  if  he 
shall  gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul  ?  or  what 
shall  a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ?  [Mk.  8:  34 — 37.] 
— 19:  29  Every  one  that  hath  forsaken  houses,  or  brethren,  or 
sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands,  for 
my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  an  hundred-fold,  and  shall  inherit 
everlasting  life. 

Mk.  10:  28  Then  Peter  began  to  say  unto  him.  Lo,  we  have 
left  all,  and  have  followed  thee.  2^  And  Jesus  answered  and 
said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  There  is  no  man  that  hath  left 
house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife,  or 
children,  or  lands,  for  my  sake,  and  the  gospel's,  30  But  he 
shall  receive  an  hundred-fold  now  in  this  time,  houses,  and 
brethren,  and  sisters,  and  mothers,  and  children,  and  lands, 
with  persecutions ;  and  in  the  world  to  come,  eternal  life. 
[Lk.  18:  28—30.] 

Lk.  14:  26  If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his  father, 
and  mother,  and  wife,  and  children,  and  brethren,  and  sisters, 
yea,  and  his  own  life  also,  he  cannot  be  my  disciple.  27  Who- 
soever doth  not  bear  his  cross,  and  come  after  me,  cannot  be 
my  disciple.  33  Whosoever  he  be  of  you  that  forsaketh  not 
all  that  he  hath,  he  cannot  be  my  disciple.  — 18:  28  Then  Peter 
said,  Lo.  we  have  left  all,  and  followed  thee.  [See  356.] 

477 


675,676       SENSUALITY SERVANTS  AND  SERVITUDE. 

Sensuality  forbidden  and  reproved  —  Patriarchal  servants. 


SENSUALITY. 
675.  Improper  sensual  indulgences  forbidden  and  reproved. 

Am.  6:  3  Ye  that  put  far  away  the  evil  day,  and  cause  the 
seat  of  violence  to  come  near ;  4  That  lie  upon  beds  of  ivory, 
and  stretch  themselves  upon  their  couches,  and  eat  the  lambs 
out  of  the  flock,  and  the  calves  out  of  the  midst  of  the  stall ; 
5  That  chant  to  the  sound  of  the  viol,  and  invent  .to  themselves 
instruments  of  music,  like  David ;  6  That  drink  wine  in  bowls, 
and  anoint  themselves  with  the  chief  ointments  :  but  they  are 
not  grieved  for  the  affliction  of  Joseph.  7  Therefore,  now  shall 
they  go  captive  with  the  first  that  go  captive,  and  the  banquet 
of  them  that  stretched  themselves  shall  be  removed. 

Rom.  6:  1 2  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mortal  body, 
that  ye  should  obey  it  in  the  lusts  thereof.  — 13:  13  Let  us  walk 
honestly,  as  in  the  day :  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in 
chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in  strife  and  envying.  14  But 
put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision  for 
the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

"2  Cor.  7:  1  Having  therefore  these  promises,  dearly  beloved, 
let  us  cleanse  ourselves  from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

Tit.  2:  11  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodliness, 
and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly, 
in  this  present  world. 

1  Pet.  2:  11  Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers 
and  pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against 
the  soul.  [See  366,  698.]. 


SERVANTS  AND   SERVITUDE. 

676.   Were  the  civil  rights  and  religious  privileges  of  the  patriarchal  servants 
so  secured,  as  to  gain  their  confidence  ? 

Gen.  14:  14  When  Abram  heard  that  his  brother  was  taken 
captive,  he  armed  his  trained  servants,  born  in  his  own  house, 
three  hundred  and  eighteen,  and  pursued  them  unto  Dan. — 
17:  12  He  that  is  eight  days  old  shall  be  circumcised  among 
you,  every  man-child  in  your  generations,  he  that  is  born  in  the 
house,  or  bought  with  money  of  any  stranger  which  is  not  of 
thy  seed.  —  24:  2  Abraham  said  unto  his  eldest  servant  of  his 
house,  that  ruled  over  all  that  he  had,  Put,  I  pray  thee,  thy 
hand  under  my  thigh:  3  And  I  will  make  thee  swear  by  the 
478 


SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE.  677 


Lo#D,  the  God  of  heaven,  and  the  God  of  the  earth,  that  thcu 
shalt  not  take  a  wife  unto  my  son  of  the  daughters  of  the 
Canaanites  among  whom  I  dwell :  4  But  tliou  shalt  go  unto 
my  country,  and  to  my  kindred,  and  take  a  wife  unto  my  son 
Isaac.  10  And  the  servant  took  ten  camels,  "of  the  camels  of 
his  master,  and  departed ;  (for  all  the  goods  of  his  master  were 
in  his  hand,)  and  he  arose,  and  went  to  Mesopotamia,  unto  the 
city  of  Nahor. 

Job  31:  13  If  I  did  despise  the  cause  of  my  man-servant  or 
of  my  maid-servant,  when  they  contended  with  me;  14  What 
then  shall  I  do  when  God  riseth  up  ?  and  when  he  visiteth, 
what  shall  I  answer  him  ? 

C77.  Hebrew  laws  and  usages  on  procuring^  holding,  and  releasing  servants. 
1.    Voluntary  servants,  and  service  for  li/e^  or  for  a  term,  and  laivs  of  release. 

Ex.  21:5  If  the  servant  shall  plainly  say,  I  love  my  master, 
my  wife,  and  my  children ;  I  will  not  go  out  free :  6  Then  his 
master  shall  bring  him  unto  the  judges :  he  shall  also  bring  him 
to  the  door,  or  unto  the  door-post';  and  his  master  shall  bore 
his  ear  through  with  an  awl ;  and  he  shall  serve  him  for  ever. 

Lev.  25:  47  If  a  sojourner  or  a  stranger  wrax  rich  by  thee, 
and  thy  brother  that  dwelleth  by  him  wax  poor,  and  sell  himself 
unto  the  stranger  or  sojourner  by  thee,  or  to  the  stock  of  the 
stranger's  family  :  48  After  that  he  is  sold  he  may  be  red  coined 
again  ;  one  of  his  brethren  may  redeem  him  :  49  Either  his 
uncle,  or  his  uncle's  son  may  redeem  him,  or  any  that  is  nigh  of 
kin  unto  him  of  his  family  may  redeem  him ;  or  if  he  be  able, 
he  may  redeem  himself.  50  And  he  shall  reckon  with  him 
that  bought  him,  from  the  year  that  he  was  sold  to  him,  unto 
the  year  of  jubilee  :  and  the  price  of  his  sale  shall  be  according 
unto  the  number  of  years,  according  to  the  time  of  an  hired 
snrvant  shall  it  be  with  him.  51  If  there  be  yet  many  years 
behind,  according  unto  them  he  shall  give  again  the  price  of  his 
redemption  out  of  the  money  that  he  was  bought  for.  5'2  And 
if  there  remain  but  few  years  unto  the  year  of  jubilee,  then  he 
shall  count  with  him,  and  according  unto  his  years  shall  he  give 
him  again  the  price  of  his  redemption.  53  And  as  a  yearly 
hired  servant  shall  he  be  with  him  :  and  the  other  shall  not  rule 
with  rigor  over  him  in  thy  sight.  54  And  if  he  be  not  redeemed 
in  these  years,  then  he  shall  go  out  in  the  year  of  jubilee,  both 
he,  and  his  children  with  him. 

Dt.  15:  16  It  shall  be,  if  he  say  unto  thee,  I  will  not  go 
away  from  thee;  because  he  loveth  thee  and  thine  house,  be- 
cause he  is  well  with  thee;  17  Then  thou  shalt  take  an  awl 
and  thrust  it  through  his  ear  unto  the  door,  and  he  shall  be 

47  (J 


677  SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE. 


Persons  sold  for  debt,  etc. 


thy  servant  for  ever.     And  also  unto  thy  maid-servant  ihou 
shalt  do  likewise. 

2.  Hebrews  and  their  children,  sometimes  sold  for  debt — laws  of  release,  of  reward) 
etc. 

Ex.  21:  2  If  thou  buy  an  Hebrew  servant,  six  years  he  shall 
serve :  and  in  the  seventh  he  shall  go  out  free  for  nothing.  3 
If  he  came  in  by  himself,  he  shall  go  out  by  himself:  if  he  were 
married,  then  his  wife  shall  go  out  with  him.  4  If  his  master 
have  given  him  a  wife,  and  she  have  borne  him  sons  or  daugh- 
ters, the  wife  and  her  children  shall  be  her  master's,  and  he 
shall  go  out  by  himself. 

Lev.  25:  39  If  thy  brother  that  dwclkth  by  thee  be  waxen 
poor,  and  be  sold  unto  thee ;  tbou  shalt  not  compel  him  to 
serve  as  a  bond-servant :  40  But  as  an  hired  servant,  and 
as  a  sojourner  he  shall  be  with  thee,  and  shall  serve  thee  unto 
the  year  of  jubilee :  41  And  then  shall  he  depart  from  thee, 
loth  he  and  his  children  with  him,  and  shall  return  unto  his 
own  family,  and  unto  the  possession  of  his  fathers  shall  he  re- 
turn. 42  For  they  are  my  servants  which  I. brought  forth  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  they  shall  not  be  sold  as  bond-men. 
43  Thou  shalt  not  rule  over  him  with  rigor,  but  shalt  fear  thy 
God. 

Dt.  15:  12  If  thy  brother,  an  Hebrew  man,  or  an  Hebrew 
woman,  be  sold  unto  thee,  and  s^rve  thee  six  years ;  then  in  the 
seventh  year  thou  shalt  let  him  go  free  from  thee.  13  And 
when  thou  sendest  him  out  free  from  thee,  thou  shalt  not  let 
him  go  away  empty :  14  Thou  shalt  furnish  him  liberally  out 
of  thy  flock,  and  out  of  thy  floor,  and  out  of  thy  wine-press  : 
of  that  wherewith  the  LORD  thy  God  hath  blessed  thee  thou 
shalt  give  unto  him.  15  And  thou  shall  remember  that  thou 
wast  a  bond-man  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  the  LOUD  thy  God 
redeemed  thee  :  therefore  I  command  thee  this  thing  to-day. 
18  It  shall  not  seem  hard  unto  thee,  when  thou  sendest  him 
away  free  from  thee :  for  he  hath  been  worth  a  double  hired 
servant  to  thee,  in  serving  thee  six  years :  and  the  LORD  thy 
God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  that  thou  doest. 

2  K.  4:  1  There  cried  a  certain  woman  of  the  wives  of  the 
sons  of  the  prophets  unto  Elisha,  saying,  Thy  servant  my  hus- 
band is  dead  ;  and  thou  knowest  that  thy  servant  did  fear  the 
LORD  :  and  the  creditor  is  come  to  take  unto  him  my  two  sons 
to  be  bond-men. 

.Neh.  5:  2  There  were  that  said,  We,  our  sons,   and   our 

daughters,  are  many :  therefore  we  take  up  corn  for  them,  that 

we  Inay  eat,  and   live.     5  Our  flesh  is  as  the  flesh   of  our 

brethj  en,  our  children  as  their  children :  and  lo,  we  bring  into 

4HO 


SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE.  678,  G70 

Permanent  servants  — Maiming  servants  —  Oppressing  servants. 

bondage  our  sons  and  our  daughters  to  be  servants,  and  some 
of  our  daughters  are  brought  into  bondage  already :  neither  is 
it  in  our  power  to  redeem  them  ;  for  otl  er  men  have  our  lands 
and  vineyards. 

3.  Permanent  servants  were  of  the  heathen,  or  of  strangers,  and  not  Hebrews 

Lev.  25:  44  Both  thy  bond-men,  and  thy  bond-maids,  which 
thou  shalt  have,  shall  be  of  the  heathen  that  are  round  about 
you;  of  them  shall  ye  buy  bond-men  and  bond-maids.  45 
Moreover,  of  the  children  of  the  strangers  that  do  sojourn 
among  you,  of  them  shall  ye  buy,  and  of  their  families  that 
are  with  you,  which  they  begat  in  your  land :  and  they  shall 
be  your  possession.  46  And  ye  shall  take  them  as  an  inherit- 
ance for  your  children  after  you,  to  inherit  them  for  a  posses- 
sion, they  shall  be  your  bond-men  for  ever:  but  over  your 
brethren  the  children  of  Israel,  ye  shall  not  rule  one  over 
another  with  rigor. 

678.  Mosaic  penalty  for  maiming  servants, 

Ex.  21:  20  If  a  man  smite  his  servant,  or  his  maid,  with  a 
rod,  and  he  die  under  his  hand ;  he  shall  be  surely  punished. 
21  Notwithstanding,  if  he  continue  a  day  or  two,  he  shall  not 
be  punished:  for  he  is  his  money.  26  And,  if  a  man  smite  the 
eye  of  his  servant,  or  the  eye  of  his  maid,  that  it  perish;  he 
shall  let  him  go  free  for  his  eye's  sake.  27  And  if  he  smite 
out  his  man-servant's  tooth,  or  his  maid-servant's  tooth ;  he 
shall  let  him  go  free  for  his  tooth's  sake. 

•     €79.  Justice  and  kindness  to  servants  enjoined  —  oppression  forbidden. 

Dt.  23:  15  Thou  shalt  not  deliver  unto  his  master  the  ser- 
vant which  has  escaped  from  his  master  unto  thee  :  1 6  He  shall 
dwell  with  thee,  even  among  you  in  that  place  which  he  shall 
choose  in  one  of  thy  gates  where  it  liketh  him  best :  thou  shalt 
not  oppress  him.  —  24:  14  Thou  shalt  not  oppress  a  hired 
servant  that  is  poor  and  needy,  whether  lie  be  of  thy  brethren, 
or  of  thy  strangers  that  are  in  thy  land  within  thy  gates :  15 
At  his  day  thou  shalt  give  him  his  hire,  neither  shall  the 
sun  go  down  upon  it,  for  he  is  poor,  and  setteth  his  heart 
upon  it:  lest  he  cry  against  thee  unto  the  LOUD,  and  it  be  sin 
uiito  thee. 

Jer.  22:  13  Wo  unto  him  that  buildeth  his  house  by  un- 
righteousness, and  his  chambers  by  wrong;  that  useth  his 
neighbor's  service  without  wages,  and  giveth  him  not  for  his 
work. 

Col.  4:  1   Masters,  give  unto  your  servants  that  which  is  just 
And  eoual-  knowing  that  ye  also  bive  a  Master  in  heaven. 
41  481 


680  SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE. 

Apostolic  precepts. 

1  Tim.  5:  18  The  scripture  saith,  Thou  shaltnot  muzzle  the 
ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer  is  worthy  of 
his  reward.  [Ezk.  16:  49.]  [See  490,  636,  687.] 

680.  Apostolic  precepts  respecting  the  duties  of  masters  and  servants. 

Ep.  6:  5  Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  mas- 
ters according  to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  single- 
ness of  your  heart,  as  unto  Christ;  6  Not  with  eye-service, 
as  men-pleasers ;  but  as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the 
will  of  God  from  the  heart ;  7  With  good  will  doing  service, 
as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men :  8  Kowing  that  whatsoever 
good  thing  any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive  of  the 
Lord,  whether  he  be  bond  or  free.  9  And,  ye  masters,  do  the 
same  things  unto  them,  forbearing  threatening :  knowing  that 
your  Master  also  is  in  heaven ;  neither  is  there  respect  of  per 
sons  with  him. 

Col.  3:  22  Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters  accord- 
ing to  the  flesh ;  not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers  ;  but  in 
singleness  of  heart,  fearing  God:  23  And  whatsoever  ye  do, 
do  it  heartily,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  unto  men  ;  24  Knowing 
that  of  the  Lord  ye  shall  receive  the  reward  of  the  inheritance : 
for  ye  serve  the  Lord  Christ. 

1  Tim.  6:  1  Let  as  many  servants  as  are  under  the  yoke 
count  their  own  masters  worthy  of  all  honor,  that  the  name  of 
God  and  his  doctrine  be  not  blasphemed.  2  And  they  that 
have  believing  masters,  let  them  not  despise  them,  because  they 
are  brethren;  but  rather  do  them  service,  because  they  are 
faithful  and  beloved,  partakers  of  the  benefit.  These  things 
teach  and  exhort.  3-  If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent 
not  to  wholesome  words,  even  the  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  to  the  doctrine  which  is  according  to  godliness,  4 
He  is  proud,  knowing  nothing. 

Tit.  2:  9  Exhort  servants  to  be  obedient  unto  their  own 
masters,  and  to  please  them  well  in  all  things;  not  answering 
again;  10  Not  purloining,  but  shewing  all  good  fidelity ;  that 
they  may  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things. 

1  Pet.  2:  18  Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all 
fear ;  not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward. 
19  For  this  is  thank- worthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  20  For  what  glory  is 
it,  if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pa- 
tiently ?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take  it 
patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God. 
482 


SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE.  681,  682 

Ancient  traffic  in  slaves  —  Penalties  for  man-stealing. 


681.  Ancient  merchandise  in  <:  slaves  and  the  souls  of  ?nen." 

Ezk.  27:  13  Javan,  Tubal,  and  Meshech,  they  were  thy  mer- 
chants :  they  traded  the  persons  of  men  and  vessels  of  brass 
in  thy  market. 

Joel  3:  3  They  have  cast  lots  for  my  people ;  and  have  given 
a  boy  for  an  harlot,  and  sold  a  girl  for  wine,  that  they  might 
drink.  6  The  children  also  of  Judah  and  the  children  of 
Jerusalem  have  ye  sold  unto  the  Grecians,  that  ye  might  re- 
move them  far  from  their  border. 

Rev.  18:  2  Babylon  the  great  is  fallen,  is  fallen,  and  is  be- 
come the  habitation  of  devils,  and  the  hold  of  every  foul  spirit, 
and  a  cage  of  every  unclean  and  hateful  bird.  11  And  the 
merchants  of  the  earth  shall  weep  and  mourn  over  her;  for  no 
man  buyeth  their  merchandise  any  more :  12  The  merchandise 
of  gold,  and  silver,  and  precious  stones,  and  of  pearls,  and  fine 
linen,  and  purple,  and  silk,  and  scarlet,  and  all  thyine  wood, 
and  all  manner  vessels  of  ivory,  and  all  manner  vessels  of 
most  precious  wood,  and  of  brass,  and  iron,  and  marble,  13  And 
cinnamon,  and  odors,  and  ointments,  and  frankincense,  and 
wine,  and  oil,  and  fine  flour,  and  wheat,  and  beasts,  and  sheep, 
and  horses,  and  chariots,  and  slaves,  [Gr.  bodies,]  and  souls 
of  men.  [See  488,  636.] 

682.  Penalties  for  man-stealing,  and  infringing  human  liberty,  in  procuring 
and  I molding  servants. 

Ex.  21:  16  He  that  stealeth  a  man,  and  selleth  him,  or  if  he 
be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Dt.  24:  7  If  a  man  be  found  stealing  any  of  his  brethren 
of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  maketh  merchandise  of  him,  or 
selleih  him;  then  that  thief  shall  die  ;  and  thou  shalt  put  evil 
away  from  among  you. 

Jer.  5:  26  Among  my  people  are  found  wicked  men:  they 
lay  wait,  as  he  that  setteth  snares ;  they  set  a  trap,  they  catch 
men.  —  34:  17  Thus  saith  the  LORD  ;  Ye  have  not  hearkened 
unto  me,  in  proclaiming  liberty,  every  one  to  his  brother,  and 
every  man  to  his  neighbor :  behold,  I  proclaim  a  liberty  for 
you,  saith  the  LORD,  to  the  sword,  to  the  pestilence,  and  to  the 
famine ;  and  I  will  make  you  to  be  removed  into  all  the  king- 
doms of  the  earth. 

1  Tim.  1:  9  Knowing  this,  that  the  law  is  not  made  for  a 
righteous  man,  but  for  the  lawless  and  disobedient,  for  the  un- 
godly and  for  sinners,  for  unholy  and  profane,  for  murderers 
of  fathers,  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  manslayers,  10  For 
whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile  themselves  with  mankind, 

483 


Co 3— 685  SERVANTS    AND    SERVITUDE. 

Freedom  of  jubilee  —  Freedom  desirable  —  General  precepts. 

for  men-stealers,  for  liars,  for  perjured  persons,  and  if  there  be 
uny  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to  sound  doctrine. 
[See  489— 491,  631,  636.] 

683.  Freedom  at  the  i/ear  of  jubilee  for  ser  van's. 

Lev.  25:  10  Ye  shall  hallow  the  fiftieth  year,  and  proclaim 
liberty  throughout  all  the  land  unto  all  the  inhabitants  thereof: 
it  shall  be  a  jubilee  unto  you  ;  and  ye  shall  return  every  man 
unto  his  possession,  and  ye  shall  return  every  man  unto  his 
family. 

684.  Freedom  recommended  as  preferable  to  servitude. 

1  Cor.  7:  21  Art  thou  called  being  a  servant?  care  not  for 
it ;  but  if  thou  mayest  be  made  free,  use- it  rather.  22  For  he 
that  is  called  in  the  Load,  being  a  servant,  is  the  Lord's  free- 
man :  likewise  also  he  that  is  called,  being  free,  is  Christ's 
servant.  23  Ye  are  bought  with  a  price  ;  be  not  ye  the  ser- 
vants of  men. 

Philemon  15  Perhaps  he  therefore  departed  for  a  season, 
that  the  u  shouldest  receive  him  for  ever ;  1 6  Not  now  as  a 
servant,  but  above  a  servant,  a  brother  beloved,  especially  to 
me,  but  how  much  more  unto  thee,  both  in  the  flesh,  and  in  the 
Lord  ?  20  Yea,  brother,  let  me  have  joy  of  thee  in  the  Lord  : 
refresh  my  bowels  in  the  Lord.  21  Having  confidence  in  thy 
obedience  I  wrote  unto  thee,  knowing  that  thou  wilt  also  do 
more  than  I  say. 

685.  General  precepts  respecting  the  duty  of  man  to  man  in  all  the  relations 
of  life.  • 

Mai.  2:  10  Have  we  not  all  one  father?  hath  not  one  God 
created  us  ?  why  do  we  deal  treacherously  every  man  against 
his  brother,  by  profaning  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 

Mat.  7:  12  All  tilings  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should 
do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them :  for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets.  —  22:  37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and 
with  all  thy  mind.  38  This  is  the  first  and  great  command- 
ment. 39  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself.  40  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

Gal.  5:  13  Brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto  liberty  ;  only 
use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion  to  the  flesh,  but  by  love  serve 
one  another.  14  For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word,  even 
in  this,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  15  But  if  ye 
bite  and  devour  one  another,  take  heed  that  ye  be  not  consumed 
one  of  another.  [See  412—414,  631-5.] 
484 


SERVANTS    AIsTD    SERVITUDE.  686,  087 

Sympathy  for  those  in  bonds,  required. 

686.  Encouragement  to  treat  tltosc  "  in  Ixtnds"  and  in  poverty  and  oppres* 
sion*  icith  sympathy  and  liberal  it y. 

Is.  08:  6  Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I  have  chosen  ?  to  loose  the 
bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the  heavy  burdens,  and  to  let 
the  oppressed  go  free,  and  that  ye  break  every  ynkc'r  7  Is  it 
not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry,  and  that,  then  bring  the 
poor  that  are  cast  out  to  thy  house;'  when  thou  seest  the  naked, 
that  thou  cover  him ;  and  that  thou  hide  not  thyself  from  thine 
own  flesh  ?  8  Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the  morn- 
ing, and  thine  health  shall  spring  forth  speedily:  and  thy  right- 
eousness shall  go  before  thee;  the  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  be 
thy  rere-ward.  9  Then  shall  thou  call,  and  the  LORD  shall 
answer ;  thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say,  Here  I  am.  If  thou 
take  away  from  the  midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting  forth 
of  the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity  ;  10  And  if  thpu  draw  out 
thy  soul  to  the  hungry,  and  satisfy  the  afflicted  soul ;  then  shall 
thy  light  rise  in  obscurity,  and  thy  darkness  be  as  the  noon- 
day :  11  And  the  LORD  shall  guide  thee  continually,  and  sat- 
isfy thy  soul  in  drought,  and  make  fat  thy  bones :  and  thou 
shalt  be  like  a  watered  garden,  and  like  a  spring  of  water, 
whose  waters  fail  not. 

Heb.  13:  3  Remember  them  that  are  in  bonds,  as  bound 
with  them ;  and  them  which  suffer  adversity,  as  being  your- 
selves also  in  the  body.  [See  527.] 

687.  Duty.to  espouse  the  cause  of  the  injured  and  oppressed. 

Ps.  82:  3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless  :  do  justice  to  the 
afflicted  and  needy,  4  Deliver  the  poor  and  needy :  rid  them 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Pr.  21:  13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of  the  poor, 
he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall  not  be  heard.  —  24:  11  If 
thou  forbear  to  deliver  them  that  are  drawn  unto  death,  and 
those  that  are  ready  to  be  slain;  12  If  thou  sayest,  Behold, 
we  knew  it  not ;  doth  not  he  that  pondeieth  the  heart  consider 
it  1  and  he  that  keepeth  thy  soul,  doth  not  he  know  it  ?  and 
shall  not  he  render  to  every  man  according  to  his  works?  — 
31:  8  Open  thy  mouth  for  the  dumb  in  the  cause  of  all  such  as 
are  appointed  to  destruction.  9  Open  thy  mouth,  judge  right- 
eously, and  plead  the  cause  of  the  poor  and  needy. 

Is.  1:  17  Learn  to  do  well;  seek>  judgment,  relieve  the  op- 
pressed, judge  the  fatherless,  plead  for  the  widow.  — 16:3 
Take  counsel,  execute  judgment ;  make  thy  shadow  as  the  night 
in  the  midst  of  the  noon-day ;  hide  the  outcasts  ;  bewray  not 
him  that  wandereth.  4  Let  mine  outcasts  dwell  with  thee, 
Moab  :  be  thou  a  covert  to  them  from  the  face  of  the  spoiler: 
41*  485 


688,  689  SINNERS. 


Destitute  of  holiness  —  Full  of  selfishness. 


for  the  extortioner  is  at  an  end,  the  spoiler  ceaseth,  the  op- 
pressors are  consumed  out  of  the  land. 

Jer.  21:  12  O  house  of  David,  thus  saith  the  LORD;  Exe- 
cute judgment  in  the  morning,  and  deliver  him  that  is  spoiled 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor,  lest  my  fury  go  out  like  fire, 
and  burn  that  none  can  quench  it,  because  of  the  evil  of  your 
doings.  [See  490,  526-7.] 


SINNERS. 

688.  Sinners  destitute  of  holiness. 

Is.  1:  5  Why  should  ye  be  stricken  any  more?  ye  will  re- 
volt more  and  more :  the  whole  head  is  sick,  and  the  whole 
heart  faint.  6  From  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  unto  the  head 
there  is  no  soundness  in  it ;  but  wounds,  and  bruises,  and 
putrefying  sores  :  they  have  not  been  closed,  neither  bound  up, 
neither  mollified  with  ointment. 

Jn.  5:  42  I  know  you,  that  ye  have  not  the  love  of  God  in 
you. 

Rom.  6:  20  When  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye  were  free 
from  righteousness.  —  7:  18  I  know  that  in  me  (that  is,  in  my 
flesh,)  dwelleth  no  good  thing.  —  8:  8  They  that  are  in  the 
flesh  cannot  please  God. 

1  Cor.  2:  14  The  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things  of 
the  Spirit  of  God :  for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him :  neither 
can  he  know  thern^  because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 

Ep.  2:  12  That  at  that  time  ye  were  without  Christ,  being 
aliens  from  the  commonwealth  of  Israel,  and  strangers  from 
the  covenants  of  promise,  having  no  hope,  and  without  God  in 
the  world.  [See  165,  589.] 

689.  Sinners  full  of  selfishness  and  unrighteousness. 

Job  21:  15  What  is  the  Almighty,  that  we  should  serve 
him  ?  and  what  profit  should  we  have,  if  we  pray  unto  him  ? 

Is.  56:  11  Yea,  they  are  greedy  dogs  which  can  never  have 
enough,  and  they  are  shepherds  that  cannot  understand :  they 
all  look  to  their  own  way,  every  one  for  his  gain,  from  his 
quarter. 

Jer.  6:  13  From  the  least  of  them  even  unto  the  greatest  of 
them  every  one  is  given  to  covetousness ;  and  from  the  pro- 
phet even  unto  the  priest  every  one  dealeth  falsely.  —  22:  17 
Thine  eyes  and  thine  heart  are  not  but  for  thy  covetousness., 
wid  for  to  shed  innocent  blood,  and  for  oppression,  and  for  vio- 
lence to  do  iL 
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SINNERS.  GOO 


E-iiomies  to  God. 


Ezk.  22:  12  In  thee  have  they  taken  gifts  to  shed  blood; 
thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase,  and  thou  hast  greedily 
gained  of  thy  neighbors  by  extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me, 
saith  the  Lord  GOD. — 33:  31  Their  heart  goetli  after  their 
covetousness. 

Hos.  10:  1  Israel  is  an  empty  vine,  he  bringetk  forth  fruit 
unto  himself. 

Mat.  5:  46  If  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward 
have  ye  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  the  same  ?  47  And  if  ye 
salute  your  brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not 
even  the  publicans  so  ? 

Lk.  6:  32  If  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  thank  have 
ye  ?  for  sinners  also  love  those  that  love  them.  33  And  if 
ye  do  good  to  them  which  do  good  to  you,  what  thank  hav€ 
ye  ?  for  sinners  also  do  even  the  same.  34  And  if  ye  lend  tc 
them  of  whom  ye  hope  to  receive,  what  thank  have  ye  ?  .foi 
sinners  also  lend  to  sinners,  to  receive  as  much  again. 

Ph.  2:  21  All  seek  their  own,  not  the  things  which  are  Jesus 
Christ's. 

1  Tim.  6:  5  Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt  minds, 
and  destitute  of  the  truth,   supposing  that  gain  is  godliness ; 
from  such  withdraw  thyself. 

2  Tim.  3:  2  Men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own  selves,  covet 
ous,  boasters,  proud. 

[See  137,  191,  194,  411,  609,  Q23,  728,  732-3.] 

690.  Sinners  enemies  to  God.  children  of  the  adversary,  and  prone  to 
wicked  works. 

Ps.  36:  1  The  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my 
heart,  that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes.  —  53:  1  The 
fool  hath  said  in  his  heart.  There  is  no  God.  Corrupt  are  they, 
and  have  done  abominable  iniquity :  there  is  none  that  doeth 
good.  2  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand,  that  did 
seek  God.  3  Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back  :  they  are  alto- 
gether become  filthy ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not 
one. — 55:  9  I  have  seen  violence  and  strife  in  the  city.  10 
Day  and  night  they  go  about  it  upon  the  walls  thereof:  mis- 
chief also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst  of  it.  1 1  Wickedness 
is  in  the  midst  thereof:  deceit  and  guile  depart  not  from  her 
streets. — 73:  6  Therefore  pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a 
chain ;  violence  covereth  them  as  a  garment,  7  Their  eyes 
stand  out  with  fatness  :  they  have  more  than  heart  could  wish, 
%  They  are  corrupt  and  speak  wickedly  concerning  oppress nm: 

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691  SINNERS. 


Disobedient  to  God. 


they  speak  loftily.  9  They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens, 
and  their  tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 

Hos.  4:  2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing, 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood. 

Mat.  13:  38  The  tares  are  the  children  of  the  wicked  one. 
• — 23:  33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye 
escape  the  damnation  of  hell  ? 

Jn.  -7:  7  The  world  cannot  hate  you  ;  but  me  it  hateth,  be- 
cause I  testify  of  it,  that  the  works  thereof  are  evil. — 8:  44 
Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the  lusts  of  your  father 
ye  will  do :  he  was  a  murderer  from  the  beginning,  and  abode 
not  in  the  truth ;  because  there  is  no  truth  in  him.  When  he 
speaketh  a  lie,  he  speaketh  of  his  own :  for  he  is  a  liar,  and 
the  father  of  it. — 15:  24  If  I  had  not  done  among  them  the 
works  which  none  other  man  did,  they  hall  not  had  sin :  buf 
now  have  they  both  seen,  and  hated  both  me  and  my  Father 
25  But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled 
that  is  written  in  their  law,  They  hated  me  without  a  cause. 

Ac.  7:  51  Ye  stiff-necked,  and  uncircumcised  in  heart  anr1 
ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy  Ghost :  as  your  fathers  did* 
so  do  ye. — 13:  10  O  full  of  all  subtilty,  and  all  mischief,  thou 
child  of  the  devil,  thou  enemy  of  all  righteousness,  wilt  thou 
not  cease  to  pervert  the  right  ways  of  the  Lord  ? 

Rom.  1:  30  Haters  of  God. — 3:  13  Their  throat  is  an  open 
sepulchre ;  with  their  tongues  they  have  used  deceit ;  the  poi- 
son of  asps  is  under  their  lips :  1 4  Whose  mouth  is  full  of 
cursing  and  bitterness.  15  Their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 
1 6  Destruction  and  misery  are  in  their  ways :  1 7  And  the 
way  of  peace  have  they  not  known.  18  There  is  no  fear  of 
God  before  their  eyes.  —  8:  7  Because  the  carnal  mind  is  en- 
mity against  God:  for  it  is  not  subject  to  the  .law  of  God, 
neither  indeed  can  be.  [See  68,  86,  1 65-6,  511,  702,  740.] 

691.  Sinners  disobedient  to  God. 

Ex.  5:  2  Pharaoh  said,  Who  is  the  Lord,  that  I  should  obey 
his  voice  to  let  Israel  go  ?  I  know  not  the  Lord,  neither  will 
I  let  Israel  go. 

Dt.  31:  27  I  know  thy  rebellion,  and  thy  stiff  neck :  behold, 
while  I  am  yet  alive  with  you  this  day,  ye  have  been  rebellious 
against  the  Lord ;  and  how  much  more  after  my.  death. 

Neh.  9:  26    They  were  disobedient,   and   rebelled   against 
thee,  and  cast  thy  law  behind  their  backs,  and  slew  thy  proph- 
ets which  testified  against  them  to  turn  them  to  thee,  and 
wrought  great  provocations. 
488 


SINNERS.  692 


Prone  to  forget  God. 


Ps.  81:  11  My  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice;  and 
Israel  would  none  of  me. 

Pr.  1:  24  Because  I  have  called  and  ye  refused,  I  have 
stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man  regarded ;  25  But  ye 
have  set  at  nought  all  my  counsel,  and  would  none  of  my  re- 
proof. 

Is.  1:  2  I  have  nourished  and  brought  up  children,  and  they 
have  rebelled  against  me.  —  30:  8  Now  go,  write  it  before  them 
in  a  table,  and  note  it  in  a  book,  that  it  may  be  for  the  time  to 
come  for  ever  and  ever :  9  That  this  is  a  rebellious  people, 
lying  children,  children  that  will  not  hear  the  law  of  the  LORD. 
—-65:2  I  have  spread  out  my  hands  all  the  day  unto  a  rebel- 
lious people,  which  walketh  in  a  way  that  was  not  good,  after 
their  own  thoughts ;  3  A  people  that  provoketh  me  to  anger 
continually  to  my  face. 

Jer.  5:  23  This0  people  hath  a  revolting  and  a  rebellious 
heart;  they  are  revolted  and  gone.  —  25:  4  The  LORD  hath 
sent  unto  you  all  his  servants  the  prophets,  rising  early  and 
sending  them  ;  but  ye  have  not  hearkened,  nor  inclined  your 
ear  to  hear. 

Ezk.  2:  7  Thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto  them,  whether 
they  will  hear,  or  whether  they  will  forbear :  for  they  are  most 
rebellious.  8  But  thou,  son  of  man,  hear  what  I  say  unto 
thee ;  Be  not  thou  rebellious  like  that  rebellious  house. 

692.  Sinners  prone  to  forget  God. 

Dt.  32:  18  Of  the  Rock  that  begat  thee  thou  art  unmindful, 
and  hast  forgotten  God  that  formed  thee. 

Jud.  3;  7  The  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
LORD,  and  forgat  the  LORD  their  God,  and  served  Baalim, 
and  the  groves. 

1  S.  12:  9  When  they  forgat  the  Lord  their  God,  he  sold 
them  into  the  hand  of  Sisera. 

Ps.  9:  17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God.  —  50:  22  'Consider  this,  ye  that  forget 
God,  lest  I  tear  you  in  pieces,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver. — 
106:  21  They  forgat  God  their  saviour,  which  had  done  great 
things  in  Egypt. 

Jer.  2:  32  Can  a  maid  forget  her  ornaments,  or  &  bride  her 
attire  ?  yet  my  people  have  forgotten  me  days  without  number. 
— 3:  21  A  voice  was  heard  upon  the  high  places,  weeping  and 
supplications  of  the  children  of  Israel :  for  they  have  perverted 
their  way,  and  they  have  forgotten  the  LORD  their  God. 

Ezk.  22:  12  Thou  hast  greedily  gained  of  thy  neighbors  by 
extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me,  saith  the  Lord  God.  [See  22.] 

489 


693 695  SINNERS. 


Stupid  and  inattentive  to  God  —  depart  from  God  —  hate  his  government. 


G93.  Sinners  stupid,  and  inattentive  to  God. 

Ps.  10:  4  The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God:  God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts.-— 
50:  21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  kept  silence;  thou 
thonghtest  that  I  was  altogether  suck  an  one  as  thyself.  —  94:  8 
Understand,  ye  brutish  among  the  people :  and  ye  fools,  when 
will  ye  be  wise  ? 

Pr.  6:  9  How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O  sluggard  ?  when  wilt 
thou  arise  out  of  thy  sleep  ? 

Is.  5: 12  The  harp,  and  the  viol,  the  tabret,  and  pipe,  and 
wine  are  in  their  feasts  :  but  they  regard  not  the  work  of  the 
LORD,  neither  consider  the  operation  of  his  hands. 

Jer.  4:  22  My  people  is  foolish,  they  have  not  known  me ; 
they  are  sottish  children,  and  they  have  none  understanding : 
they  are  wise  to  do  evil,  but  to  do  good  .they  have  no  knowl- 
edge.—  8:  7  The  stork  in  the  heaven  knoweth  her  appointed 
times ;  and  the  turtle,  and  the  crane,  and  the  swallow,  observe 
the  time  of  their  coming;  but  my  people  know  not  the  judg- 
ment of  the  LORD. 

Hos.  7:  1 1  Ephraim  also  is  like  a  silly  dove  without  heart. 

[See  132,  707,  739.] 

G94.  Sinners  depart  from  God. 

Gen.  3:  8  They  heard  the  voice  of  the  LORD  God  walking 
in  the  garden  in  the  cool  of  the  day :  and  Adam  and  his  wife 
hid  themselves  from  the  presence  of  the  LORD  God  amongst 
the  trees  of  the  garden. 

Job.  11:  12  Vain  man  would  be  wise,  though  man  be  born 
like  a  wild  ass's  colt. 

Jer.  2:  5  Thus  saith  the  LORD,  What  iniquity  have  your 
fathers  found  in  me,  that  they  are  gone  far  from  me,  and  have 
walked  after  vanity,  and  are  become  vain  ?  1 3  My  people 
have  committed  two  evils ;  they  have  forsaken  me  the  fountain 
of  living  waters,  and  hewed  them  out  cisterns,  broken  cisterns, 
that  can  hold  no  water. 

Hos.  7:  13  Wo  unto  them !  for  they  have  fled  from  me. 

695.  Sinners  hale  the  divine  presence,  government,  and  restraints. 

Job.  27:  22  He  would  fain  flee  out  of  his  hand. 

Is.  30:  11  Cause  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  to  cease  from  be- 
fore us. 

Lk.  19:  14  His  citizens  hated  him,  and  sent  a  message  aftei 
kim,  saying,  We  will  not  have  this  man  to  reign  over  us,  27 
490 


SINNERS.  69G,  697 


Self-righteous—will  not  come  to  Christ. 


Those  mine  enemies,  which  would  not  that  I  should  reign  over 
them,  bring  hither,  and  slay  them  before  me. 
[See  22,  23,  272,  705.] 

696.  Sinners  self-riyliteous,  proud,  and  opposed  to  grace. 

Ps.  10:  4  The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God. 

Mat,  20:  10  When  the  first  canie,  they  supposed  that  they 
should  have  received  more ;  and  they  likewise  received  every 
man  a  penny.  1 1  And  when  they  had  received  it,  they  mur- 
mured against  the  good  man  of  the  house,  12  Saying,  These 
last  have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal 
unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of  the  day. 
13  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said,  Friend,  I  do  thee 
no  wrong :  didst  thou  not  agree  with  me  for  a  penny  ?  14  Take 
that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way :  I  will  give  unto  this  last,  even 
as  unto  thee.  15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will 
with  mine  own  ?  is  thine  eye  evil  because  I  am  good  ?  16  So 
the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last :  for  many  be  called, 
but  few  chosen. 

Lk.  15:  28  He  was  angry,  and  would  not  go  in;  therefore 
came  his  father  out,  and  entreated  him.  29  And  he  answer- 
ing, said  to  his  father,  Lo,  these  many  years  do  I  serve  thee, 
neither  transgressed  I  at  any  time  thy  commandment ;  and  yet 
thou  never  gavest  me  a  kid,  that  I  might  make  merry  with  my 
friends  :  30  But  as  soon  as  this  thy  son  was  come,  which  hath 
devoured  thy  living  with  harlots,  thou  hast  killed  for  him  the 
fatted  calf. 

Rom.  10:  3  They,  being  ignorant  of  God's  righteousness, 
and  going  about  to  establish  their  own  righteousness,  have  not 
submitted  themselves  unto  the  righteousness  of  God. 

1  Cor.  1:  18  The  preaching  of  the  cross  is  to  them  that  per 
ish,  foolishness.  23  We  preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the  Jews 
a  stumbling-block,  and  unto  the  Greeks  foolishness. 

[See  373,  510,  549,  550.] 

697.  Sinners  rather  perish,  than  come  to  Christ. 

Pr.  8:  36  He  that  sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  own  soul: 
all  they  that  hate  me  love  death. 

Jn.  5:  40  Ye  will  not  come  to  me  that  ye  might  have  life. 

Ac.  13:  46  Paul  and  Barnabas  waxed  bold,  and  said,  It  was 
necessary  that  the  word  of  God  should  first  have  been  spoken 
to  you :  but  seeing  ye  put  it  from  you,  and  judge  yourselves 
unworthy  of  everlasting  life,  lo,  we  turn  to  the  Gentiles, 

[See  373.] 

491 


698,  699  SINNERS. 


Inclined  to  sensuality  and  idolatry. 


698.  Sinners  inclined  to  sensual  pleasures  and  lusts. . 

Lev.  18:  24  Defile  not  ye  yourselves  in  any  of  these  things: 
for  in  all  these  the  nations  are  defiled  which  I  cast  out  before 
you  :  25  And  the  land  is  defiled :  therefore  I  do  visit  the  in- 
iquity thereof  upon  it,  and  the  land  itself  vomit eth  out  her  in- 
habitants. 

Gal.  5:  19  The  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which  are 
these,  Adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  20 
Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife, 
seditions,  heresies,  21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  rev- 
ellings,  and  such  like :  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have 
also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Ep.  2:  3  Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conversation  in 
times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh,  fulfilling  the  desires  of  the 
flesh  and  of  the  mind ;  and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others. 

2  Tim.  3:  4  Traitors,  heady,  high-minded,  lovers  of  pleas- 
ures more  than  lovers  of  God. 

Tit.  3:  3  We  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobe- 
dient, deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in 
malice  and  envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

Jam.  5:  5  Ye  have  lived  in  pleasure  on  the  earth,  and  Jbeen 
wanton ;  ye  have  nourished  your  hearts,  as  in  a  day  of  slaughter. 

1  Pet.  4:  3  The  time  past  of  our  life  inay  suffice  us  to  have 
wrought  the  will  of  the  Gentiles,  when  we  walked  in  lasciv- 
iousness, msts,  excess  of  Avine,  revellings,  banquetings,  and 
abominable  idolatries  :  4  Wherein  they  think  it  strange  that 
ye  run  not  with  them  to  the  same  excess  of  riot,  speaking  evil 
of  you.  [See  675.] 

699.  Sinners  naturally  inclined  to  idolatry. 

Ex.  32:  1  When  the  people  saw  that  Moses  delayed  to  conu 
down  out  of  the  mount,  the  people  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether unto  Aaron,  and  said  unto  him,  Up,  make  us  gods  which 
shall  go  before  us  :  for  as  for  this  Moses,  the  man  that  brought 
us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is  become 
of  him. 

Dt.  31:  16  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses-,  Behold,  thou  shall 
sleep  with  thy  fathers,  and  this  people  will  rise  up,  and  go  a 
whoring  after  the  gods  of  the  strangers  of  the  land,  whither 
they  go  to  be  among  them,  and  will  forsake  me,  and  break  my 
covenant  which  I  have  made  with  them.  20  When  I, shall 
have  brought  them  into  the  land  whi'-h  I  swarc  unto  their 
492^ 


SINNERS.  700,  701 

Prone  to  Murmurs  and  Cruelty. 

fathers,  that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey ;  and  they  shall  have 
eaten  and  filled  themselves,  and  waxen  fat ;  then  will  they  turn 
unto  other  gods,  and  serve  them,  and  provoke  me,  and  break 
my  covenant. 

Jer.  44:  17  We  will  certainly  do  whatsoever  thing  goeth 
forth  out  of  our  own  mouth,  to  burn  incense  unto  the  queen 
of  heaven,  and  to  pour  out  drink-offerings  unto  her,  as  we 
have  done,  we,  and  our  fathers,  our  kings,  and  our  princes,  in 
ihe  cities  of  Judah,  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem :  for  ilten 
had  we  plenty  -of  victuals,  and  were  well,  and  saw  no  evil. 

[See  362.] 


700.  Sinners  inclined  to  i 

Ex.  16:  2*  The  whole  congregation  of  the  children  of  Israel 
murmured  against  .Moses  and  Aaron  in  the  wilderness:  3 
And  the  children  of  Israel  said  unto  them,  Would  to  God  we 
had  died  by  the  hand  of  the  LORD  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  when 
ive  sat  by  the  flesh-pots,  and  when  we  did  eat  bread  to  the 
full :  for  ye  have  brought  us  forth  into  this  wilderness,  to  kill 
this  whole  assembly  with  hunger.  8  Moses  said,  This  shall  bo 
when  the  LORD  shall  give  you  in  the  evening  flesh  to  eat,  and 
in  the  morning  bread  to  the  full :  for  that  the  LORD  heareth 
your  murmurings  which  ye  murmur  against  him:  and  what 
are  we  ?  your  inurmurings  are  not  against  us,  but  against  the 
LORD. 

Num.  17:  10  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Bring  Aaron's  rod 
again  before  the  testimony,  to  be  kept  for  a  token  against  the 
rebels ;  and  tliou  shalt  quite  take  away  their  murmurings  from 
me,  that  they  die  not. 

Mat.  20:  11  When  they  had  received  it,  they  murmured 
ugainst  the  good  man  of  the  house,  12  Saying,  These  last 
have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal 
unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of  the 
day. 

Jude  16  These  are  murmurers,  complainers,  walking  aftei 
their  own  lusts.  [See  9,  171,  272.] 

701.  Sinners  ungrateful  and  cruel. 

Gen.  40:  23  Yet  did  net  the  chief  butler  remember  Joseph, 
but  forgat  him.  —  49:  5  Simeon  and  Levi  are  brethren ;  instru- 
ments of  cruelty  are  in  their  habitations.  6  O  my  soul,  come 
not  thou  into  their  secret:  unto  their  assembly,  mir.e  honor,  be 
not  thou  united !  for  in  their  anger  they  slew  a  man.  and  in 
their  self-will  they  digged  down  a  wall.  7'  Cursed  be  their 

42  493 


701  SINNERS. 


Ungrateful  and  Cruel. 


anger,  for  it  was  fierce :  and  their  wrath,  for  it  was  crud :  I 
will  divide  them  in  Jacob,  and  scatter  them  in  Israel. 

Dt.  32:  6  Do  ye  thus  requite  the  LORD,  O  foolish  people 
and  unwise  ?  is  not  he  thy  father  that  hath  bought  thee  ? 
hath  he  not  made  thee,  and  established  thee  ?  15  But  Jeshu- 
run  waxed  fat,  and  kicked :  thou  art  waxen  fat,  thou  art 
grown  thick,  thou  art  covered  with  fatness  ;  then  he  forsook 
God  which  made  him,  and  lightly  esteemed  the  Rock  of  his 
salvation. 

2  Ch.  24:  22  Thus  Joash  the  king  remembered  not  the  kind- 
ness which  Jehoiada  his  father  had  done  to  him,  but  slew  his 
son.  And  when  he  died,  he  said,  The  LORD  look  upon  it,  and 
require  it. 

Ps.  35:  11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up;  they  laid  to  my 
charge  things  that  I  knew  not.  12  They  rewarded  me  evil 
for  good,  to  the  spoiling  of  my  soul.  13  But  as  for  me,  when 
they  were  sick,  my  clothing  was  sackcloth :  I  humbled  my  soul 
with  fasting ;  and  my  prayer  returned  into  mine  own  bosom. 
14  I  behaved  myself  as  though  he  had  been  my  friend  or 
brother:  I  bowed  down  heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his 
mother.  15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together :  yea,  the  abjects  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether against  me,  and  I  knew  it  not;  they  did  tear  ???.?,  and 
ceased  not:  16  With  hypocritical  mockers  in  feasts,  they 
gnashed  upon  me  with  their  teeth. — 41:  9  Yea,  mine  own  fam- 
iliar friend,  in  whom  I  trusted,  which  did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath 
lifted  up  his  heel  against  me.  —  74:  20  Have  respect  unto  the 
covenant :  for  the  dark  places  of  the  earth  are  full  of  the  habi- 
tations of  cruelty. 

Pr.  1:  11  If  they  say,  Come  with  us,  let  us  lay  wait  for 
blood,  let  us  lurk  privily  for  the  innocent  without  cause  :  1 2 
Let  us  swallow  them  up  alive  as  the  grave ;  and  whole,  as 
those  that  go  down  into  the  pit :  13  We  shall  find  all  pre- 
cious substance,  we  shall  fill  our  houses  with  spoil:  14  Cast 
in  thy  lot  among  us  ;  let  us  all  have  one  purse  :  15  My  son, 
walk  not  thou  in  the  way  with  them;  refrain  thy  foot  from 
their  path  :  16  For  their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make  haste  to 
shed  blood. 

EC.  9:  15  There  was  found  in  it  a  poor  wise  man,  and  he  by 
his  wisdom  delivered  the  city :  yet  no  man  remembered  that 
same  poor  man. 

Is.  1:  2  Hear,  O  heavens,  and  give  ear,  O  earth:  for  the 
LORD  hath  spoken,  I  have  nourished  and  brought  up  children, 
and  they  have  rebelled  against  me. 
494 


SINNERS.  702 

Deceitful,  and  fond  of  Ensnaring. 

Rom.  3:  15  Their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood.  16  Destruc- 
tion and  misery  are  in  their  ways. 

[See  68,  205,  467,  488,  511,  523,  689,  690,  734.] 

702.  Sinners  deceitful,  and  inclined  to  flatter,  and  lay  snares. 

2  S.  15:  5  When  any  man  came  nigh  to  him,  to  do  him  obei- 
sance, he  put  forth  his  hand,  and  took  him,  and  kissed  him.  6 
And  on  this  manner  did  Absalom  to  all  Israel  that  came  to  the 
king  for  judgment:  so  Absalom  stole  the  hearts  of  the  men  of 
Israel. 

2  Ch.  24:  17  After  the  death  of  Jehoiada  came  the  princes 
of  Judah,  and  made  obeisance  to  the  king.  Then  the  king 
hearkened  unto  them.  1 8  And  they  left  the  house  of  the  LORD 
God  of  their  fathers,  and  served  groves  and  idols. 

Ps.  5:  9  There  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth;  their  in- 
ward part  is  very  wickedness  ;  their  throat  is  an  open  sepul- 
chre;  they  flatter  with  their  tongue. —  10:7  His  mouth  is 
fall  of  cursing,  and  deceit,  and  fraud.  — 12:  2  They  speak 
vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbor :  with  flattering  lips  and 
with  a  double  heart  do  they  speak.  —  28:  3  Draw  me  not 
away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the  workers  of  iniquity,  which 
speak  peace  to  their  neighbors,  but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 
—  38:  12  They  also  that  seek  after  my  life  lay  snares  for  me: 
and  they  that  seek  my  hurt  speak  mischievous  things,  and 
imagine  deceits  all  the  day  long.  —  52:  2  Thy  tongue  deviseth 
mischiefs; like  a  sharp  razor,  working  deceitfully.  —  64:  5  They 
encourage  themselves  in  an  evil  matter:  they  commune  of 
laying  snares  privily ;  they  say,  Who  shall  see  them  ?  6  They 
search  out  iniquities  ;  they  accomplish  a  diligent  search  :  both 
the  inward  thought  of  every  one  of  them,  and  the  heart,  is 
deep.  —  140:  5  The  proud  have  hid  a  snare  for  me,  and  cords; 
they  have  spread  a  net  by  the  way  side :  they  have  set  gins 
for  me.  —  141:9  Keep  me  from  the  snare  which  they  have 
laid  for  me,  and  the  gins  of  the  workers  of  iniquity.  10 
Let  the  wicked  fall  into  their  OAvn  nets,  whilst  that  I  withal 
escape. 

Pr.  7:  21  With  the  flattering  of  her  lips  she  forced  him. — 
11:  18  The  wicked  worketh  a  deceitful  work.  —  12:  5  The 
counsels  of  the  wicked  are  deceit.  —  20:  14  It  is  naught,  it  is 
naught,  saith  the  buyer :  but  when  he  is  gone  his  way,  then  he 
boasteth. 

Is.  29:  20  The  scorner  is  consumed,  and  all  that  watch  for 
iniquity  are  cut  off:  21  That  make  a  man  an  offender  for  a 
word,  and  lay  a  snare  for  him  that  reproveth  in  the  gate,  and 
turn  aside  the  just  for  a  thing  of  nought.  —  66:  5  If  ear  tfie 


702  SINNERS. 


Deceitful,  and  fond  of  Ensnaring. 


word  of  the  LORD,  ye  that  tremble  at  his  word  :  Your  breth- 
ren that  hated  you,  that  cast  you  out  for  my  name's  sake,  said, 
Let  the  LORD  be  glorified :  but  he  shall  appear  to  your  joy, 
and  they  shall  be  ashamed. 

Jer.  3:  10  Her  treacherous  sister  Judah  hath  not  turned 
unto  me  with  her  whole  heart,  but  feign  edly,  saith  the  Lord. 
• —  8:5  They  hold  fast  deceit,  they  refuse  to  return.  —  9:  2 
Oh  that  I  had  in  the  wilderness  a  lodging-place  of  way-faring 
men ;  that  I  might  leave  my  people,  and  go  from  them  !  for 
they  be  all  adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous  men.  3 
And  they  bend  their  tongues,  like  their  bow,  for  lies  ;  but  they 
are  not  valiant  for  the  truth  upon  the  earth :  for  they  proceed 
from  evil  to  evil,  and  they  know  not  me,  saith  the  LORD.  4 
Take  ye  heed  every  one  of  his  neighbor,  and  trust  ye  not  in 
any  brother:  for  every  brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every 
neighbor  will  walk  with  slanders.  5  And  they  will  deceive 
every  one  his  neighbor,  and  will  not  speak  the  truth :  they 
have  taught  their  tongue  to  speak  lies,  and  weary  themselves 
to  commit  iniquity.  G  Thine  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of 
deceit :  through  deceit  they  refuse  to  know  me,  saith  the 
LORD.  8  Their  tongue  is  as  an  arrow  shot  out ;  it  speaketh 
deceit :  one  speaketh  peaceably  to  his  neighbor  with  his  mouth, 
but  in  heart  he  layeth  his  wait.  —  1 7:  9  The  heart  is  de- 
ceitful above  all  things,  and  desperately  wicked  :  who  can 
know  it-? 

Ezk.  33:  30  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  the  children  of  thy  peo- 
ple still  are  talking  against  thee  by  the  walls  and  in  the  doors 
of  the  houses,  and  speak  one  to  another,  every  one  to  his  brother, 
saying,  Come,  I  pray  you,  and  hear  what  is  the  word  that  com- 
eth  forth  from  the  LORD.  31  And  they  come  unto  thee  as 
the  people  cometh,  and  they  sit  before  thee  as  my  people,  and 
they  hear  thy  words,  but  they  will  not  do  them :  for  with  their 
mouth  they  show  much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after  their 
covetousness. 

Dan.  11:  21  In  his  estate  shall  stand  up  a  vile  person,  to 
whom  they  shall  not  give  the  honor  of  the  kingdom :  but  he 
shall  come  in  peaceably,  and  obtain  the  kingdom  by  flatteries. 
32  And  such  as  do  wickedly  against  the  covenawt  shall  he  cor- 
rupt by  flatteries:  but  the  people  that  do  know  their  God  shall 
be  strong,  and  do  exploits. 

Hos.  11:  12  Ephraim  compasseth  me  about  with  "ies,  and 
the  house  of  Israel  with  deceit. 

Mic.  3:  10  They  build  up  Zion  with  blood,  and  Jerusalem 
with  iniquity.  11  The  heads  thereof  judge  for  reward,  and 
the  priests  thereof  teach  for  hire,  and  the  prophets  thereof 
496 


SINNERS.  703 


Prone  to  Ostentation  and  Boasting. 


divine  for  money :  yet  will  they  lean  upon  the  LORD,  and  say, 
Is  not  the  LORD  among  us  ?  none  evil  can  come  upon  us. 

Mat.  26:  48  He  that  betrayed  him  gave  them  a  sign,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he  ;  hold  him  fast.  49 
And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said,  Hail,  Master ;  and 
kissed  him. 

Rom.  1:  29  Being  filled  with  all  unrighteousness,  fornication, 
wickedness,  covetousness,  maliciousness  ;  full  of  envy,  murder, 
debate,  deceit,  malignity,  whisperers,  30  Backbiters.  —  1G:  18 
By  good  words  and  fair  speeches,  deceive  the  hearts  of  the 
simple. 

2  Th.  2:  9  Even  him,  whose  coming  is  after  the  working  of 
Satan,  with  all  power,  and  signs,  and  lying  wonders,  10  And 
with  all  deceivableness  of  unrighteousness  in  them  that  perish: 
because  they  received  not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they  might 
be  saved. 

Heb.  3:  13  Exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is  called  To- 
day ;  lest  any  of  you  be  hardened  through  the  deceitfulness  of 
sin. 

Rev.  18:  23  By  thy  sorceries  were  all  nations  deceived. 

[See  191,  194,  198,  411,  416,  474,  728.] 

703.  Sinners  inclined  to  ostentation,  boasting,  and  glorying  in  their  shame. 

2  K.  10:  16  Come  with  me,  and  see  my  zeal  for  the  Lord. 

Ps.  39:  6  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shew :  surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain. 

Pr.  3:  35  Shame  shall  be  the  promotion  of  fools.  —  20:  6 
Most  men  will  proclaim  every  one  his  own  goodness ;  but  a 
faithful  man  who  can  find  ? 

Hab.  2:  1 6  Thou  art  filled  with  shame  for  glory. 

Mat.  6:  5  When  thou  prayest,  thou  shalt  not  be  as  the  hypo- 
crites we :  for  they  love  to"  pray  standing  in  the  synagogues, 
and  in  the  corners  of  the  streets,  that  they  may  be  seen  of 
men.  1 6  When  ye  fast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad 
countenance :  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may 
appear  unto  men  to  fast.  —  23:  5  All  their  works  they  do 
for  to  be  seen  of  men :  they  make  broad  their  phylacteries, 
and  enlarge  the  borders  of  their  garments,  6  And  love  the 
uppermost  rooms  at  feasts,  and  the  chief  seats  in  the  syna- 
gogues, 7  And  greetings  in  the  markets,  and  to  be  called  of 
men,  Rabbi,  Rabbi. 

Lk.  16:  15  He  said  unto  them,  Ye  are  they  which  justify 

yourselves  before  men  ;  but  God  knoweth  your  hearts  :  for 

that  which  is  highly  esteemed  among  men,  is  abomination  in 

the  sight  of  God. —  18:  9  He  spake  this  parable  unto  certain, 

42*  •        497 


704  SINNERS. 


Tucliucd  to  Self-deception  —  Warnings. 


which  trusted  in  themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and 
despised  others :  1 0  Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to 
pray  ;  the  one  a  Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  publican.  1 1  The 
Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with  himself,  God,  I  thank 
thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adul- 
terers, or  even  as  this  publican.  121  fast  twice  in  the  week, 
I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess. 

2  Cor.  10:  12  We  dare  not  make  ourselves  of  the  number, 
or  compare  ourselves  with  some  that  commend  themselves. 

Ph.  3:  19  Whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is  tlieii 
belly,  and  whose  glorv  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind  cart  hi} 
things.  [See  482,  541),  550.] 

704.  Sinners  inclined  1<>  self-deception  — >r:trti!n(js. 

Dt.  1 1 :  1 G  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  that  your  heart  be  net 
deceived,  and  ye  turn  aside,  and  serve  other  gods,  and  worship 
them. 

Pr.  16:  25  There  is  a  way  that  seemeth  right  unto  a  man, 
but  the  end  thereof  are  the  ways  of  death. 

Is.  44:  20  He  feedeth  on  ashes  ;  a  deceived  heart  hath 
turned  him  aside,  that  he  cannot  deliver  his  soul,  nor  say,  fs 
there  not  a  lie  in  my  right  hand  ? 

Mat.  7:  22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord,  Lord, 
have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ?  and  in  thy  name  have 
cast  out  devils?  and  in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works? 
23  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them,  I  never  knew  you : 
depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  iniquity.  —  24:  4  Jesus  answered, 
and  said  unto  them,  Take  heed  that  no  man  deceive  you.  5 
For  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying,  I  am  Christ ;  and 
shall  deceive  many. 

Lk.  21:8  He  said,  Take  heed  that  ye  be  not  deceived :  for 
many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying,  I  am  Christ ;  arid  the 
time  draweth  near :  go  ye  not  therefore  after  them. 

1  Cor.  3:  18  Let  no  man  deceive  himself. 

Gal.  6:  3  If  a  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  when  he 
is  nothing,  he  deceiveth  himself.  7  Be  not  deceived  ;  God  is 
not  mocked ;  for  whatsoever  a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also 
reap. 

Ep.  5:  6  Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words. 

2  Th.  2:  3  Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means.     1 1  For 
this  cause  God  shall  send  them  strong  delusion,  that  they  should 
believe  a  lie :    12  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who  believed 
not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  unrighteousness. 

[See  25,  397,  476,  510.] 
498 


SINNERS.  705 — 707 


Prone  to  deny  Obligation  and  palliate  Sin  —  Voluntary  Ignorance  and  Blindness. 

705.  Sinners  inclined  to  deny  or  resist  obligation  to  God. 

Ps.  2:  2  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the 
rulers  take  counsel  together,  against  the  LORD,  and  against  his 
Anointed,  saying,  3  Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and 
cast  away  their  cords  from  us.  — 12:  4  Who  have  said,  With 
our  tongue  will  we  prevail;  our  lips  are  our  own :  who  is  lord 
over  us  ? 

Mat.  25:  24  He  which  had  received  the  one  talent  came,  and 
said,  Lord,  I  knew  thee  that  thou  art  an  hard  man,  reaping 
where  thou  hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou  hast  not 
strewed :  25  And  I  was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy  talent 
in  the  earth ;  lo,  there  thou  hast  that  is  thine.  [See  22,  695.] 

706.  Sinners  prone  to  deny  or  palliate  their  sins. 

Gen.  3:  12  The  man  said,  The  woman  whom  thou  gavest 
to  be  with  me,  she  gave  me  of  the  tree,  and  I  did  eat.  1 3  And 
the  LORD  God  said  unto  the  woman,  What  is  this  that  thou 
hast  done?  And  the  woman  said,  The  serpent  beguiled  me 
and  I  did  eat. 

1  S.  15:  13  Samuel  came  to  Sa.ul :  and  Saul  said  unto  him, 
Blessed  be  thou  of  the  LORD  :  I  have  performed  the  command- 
ment of  the  LORD.  14  And  Samuel  said,  what  meaneth  then 
this  bleating  of  the  sheep  in  mine  ears,  and  the  lowing  of  the 
oxen  which  I  hear?  15  And  Saul  said,  They  have  brought 
them  from  the  Amalekites :  for  the  people  spared  the  best  of 
the  sheep  and  of  the  oxen,  to  sacrifice  unto  the  LORD  thy  God; 
and  the  rest  we  have  utterly  destroyed. 

Pr.  14:  9  Fools  make  a  mock  at  sin. 

Jer.  7:  9  Will  ye  steal,  murder,  and  commit  adultery,  and 
swear  falsely,  and  burn  incense  unto  Baal,  and  walk  after 
other  gods,  whom  ye  know  not :  1 0  And  come  and  stand 
before  me  in  this  house,  which  is  called  by  my  name,  and  say, 
We  are  delivered  to  do  all  these  abominations  ? 

Mat.  25:  44  Then  shall  they  also  answer  him,  saying,  Lord, 
when  saw  we  thee  an  hungered,  or  athirst,  or  a  stranger,  or 
naked,  or  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  did  not  minister  unto  thee  ? 

[See  272,  373.] 

707.  Voluntary  ignorance,  blindness,  and  infatuation  of  sinners 

Job  5:  14  They  meet  with  darkness  in  the  day-time,  and 
grope  in  the  noon-day  as  in  the  night.  —  12:  25  They  grope  in 
the  dark  without  light,  and  he  maketh  them  to  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man. 

Ps.  50:  17  Thou  hatest  instruction,  and  castest  mv  word* 

49U 


SIXNERS. 


Their  voluntary  ignorance  and  blindness. 


behind  thee.  —  21:  Thou  thoughtest  that  I  was  altogether  such 
itn  one  as  thyself.  —  58:  4  They  are  like  the  deaf  adder  that 
stoppeth  her  ear ;  5  Which  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
charmers,  charming  never  so  wisely.  —  82:5  They  know  not, 
neither  will  they  understand  :  they  walk  on  in  darkness  :  all  the 
foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

Pr.  i:  22  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love  simplicity  ? 
and  the  scorners  delight  in  their  scorning,  and  fools  hate  know- 
ledge ?  29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did  not  choose 
the  fear  of  the  LORD  :  oO  They  would  none  of  my  counsel : 
they  despised  all  my  reproof.  —  4:  19  The  way  of  the  wicked 
is  as  darkness :  they  know  not  at  what  they  stumble. 

Jer.  17:  23  They  obeyed  not,  neither  inclined  their  ear,  but 
made  their  neck  stiff,  that  they  might  not  hear,  nor  receive  in- 
struction. —  32:  33  They  have  turned  unto  me  the  back,  and 
not  the  face:  though  I  taught  them,  rising  up  early  and  teach- 
ing them,  yet  they  have  not  hearkened  to  receive  instruction. 

Dan.  12:  10  Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white,  and 
tried ;  but  the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly  ;  and  none  of  the 
wicked  shall  understand ;  but  the  wise  shall  understand. 

Zee.  7: 11  They  refused  to  hearken,  and  pulled  away  the 
shoulder,  and  stopped  their  ears,  that  they  should  not  hear. 
1 2  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  adamant  stone,  lest  they 
should  hear  the  law,  and  the  words  which  the  LORD  of  hosts 
hath  sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets :  therefore  came 
a  great  wrath  from  the  LORD  of  hosts. 

Jn.  3:  19  This  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into 
the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than  light,  because 
their  deeds  were  evil.  20  For  every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth 
the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be 
reproved. —  17:  25  O  righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not 
known  thee. 

Ac.  26:  17  Delivering  thee  from  the  people,  and  from  the 
Gentiles,  unto  whom,  now  I  send  thee,  1 8  To  open  their  eyes, 
and  to  turn  them  from  darkness  to- light,  and/rowz  the  power  of 
Satan  unto  God,  that  they  may  receive  forgiveness  of  sins,  and 
inheritance  among  them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that  is  in 
me. 

Rom.  1:  21  When,  they  knew  God,  they  glorified  him  not  as 
God,  neither  were  thankful,  but  became  vain  in  their  imagina- 
tions, and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened.  28  And  even  as 
they  did  not  like  to  retain  God  in  their  knowledge,  God  gave 
them  over  to  a  reprobate  mind,  to  do  those  things  which  are 
not  convenient. 

1  Cur.  2:  14  The  natural  man  receiveth  not  th-Uhirgs  of  the 
500 


SINNERS.  70£ 


Inclined  to  unbelief. 


Spirit  of  God  :  for  they  are  foolishness  unto  him  :  neither  can 
he  know  them,  because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 

Ep.  4:  18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  being  alien- 
ated from  the  life  of  God  through  the  ignorance- that  is  in  them, 
because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart. 

1  Jn.  4: 8  He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God ;  for  God  is 
love.  [See  26,  693.] 

70S.  Sinners  inclined  to  theoretical  and  practical  unbelief — Threats. 

Num.  14:  11  The  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  How  long  will  this 
people  provoke  me  ?  and  how  long  will  it  be  ere  they  believe 
me,  for  all  the  signs  which  I  have  shewed  among  them  ? 

Ps.  10:  11  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten: 
he  hideth  his  face ;  he  will  never  see  it.  1 3  Wherefore  doth 
the  wicked  contemn  God  ?  he  hath  said  in  his  heart,  thou  wilt 
not  require  it.  —  73:  9  They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens, 
and  their  tongue  walketh  through  the  earth.  10  Therefore 
his  people  return  hither:  and-  waters  of  a  full  cup  are  wrung 
out  to  them.  11  And  they  say,  How  doth  God  know?  and  is 
there  knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ?  —  94:  5  They  break  in 
pieces  thy  people,  O  LORD,  and  afflict  thy  heritage.  6  Thej 
slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  murder  the  fatherless.  7 
Yet  they  say,  The  LORD  shall  not  see,  neither  shall  the  God 
of  Jacob  regard  it. 

Ezk.  8:  12  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  hast  thou 
seen  what  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel  do  in  the  dark, 
every  man  in  the  chambers  of  his  imagery  ?  for  they  say,  The 
LORD  seeth  us  not ;  the  LORD  hath  forsaken  the  earth. 

Zep.  1:121  will  search  Jerusalem  with  candles,  and  punish 
the  men  that  are  settled  on  their  lees  :  that  say  in  their  heart, 
The  Lord  will  not  do  good,  neither  will  he  do  evil. 

Mk.  6:  6  He  marvelled  because  of  their  unbelief.  — 16:  16 
He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that 
believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. 

Jn.  3: 18  He  that  believeth  not,  is  condemned  already.  36 
He  that  believeth  not  the  Son,  shall  not  see  life  ;  but  the  wrath 
of  God  abideth  on  him.  —  5:  44  How  can  ye  believe,  which 
receive  honor  one  of  another,  and  seek  not  the  honor  that  cometh 
from  God  only  ?  —  8:  43  Why  do  ye  not  understand  my  speech? 
even  because  ye  cannot  hear  my  word.  — 16:  8  When  he  is 
come,  he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness, 
and  of  judgment :  9  Of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me. 

Rom.  11:  20  Because  of  unbelief  they  were  broken  off,  and 
thou  standest  by  faith. 

501 


709,710  SINNEKS. 


Tlid"  idleness —  their  presumption. 


Heb.  3:  12  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any  of  you 
an  evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  departing  from  the  living  God. 
[See  22,  568.] 

709.  Idleness  of  sinners. 

Ezk.  16: 49  Behold^  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister  Sodom, 
pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abundance  of  idleness  was  in  her 
and  in  her  daughters,  neither  did  she  strengthen  the  hand  of 
the  poor  and  needy. 

Mat.  20:  6  About  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found 
others  standing  idle,  and  saith  unto  them,  Why  stand  ye  here 
all  the  day  idle?  25:  18  He  that  had  received  one,  went  and 
digged  in  the  earth,  and  hid  his  lord's  money.  26  His  lord 
answered  and  said  unto  him,  Thou  wicked  and  slothful  servant, 
thou  knewest  that  I  reap  where  I  sowed  not,  and  gathei 
where  I  have  not  strewed :  27  Thou  ought est  therefore  tc 
have  put  my  money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then  at  rny  coming 
I  should  have  received  mine  own  with  usury.  28  Take  there- 
fore the  talent  from  him,  and  give  it  unto  him  which  hath  ten 
talents.  29  For  unto  every  one  that  hath  shall  be  given,  and 
lie  shall  have  abundance  :  but  from  him  that  hath  not,  shall  be 
taken  away  even  that  which  he  hath.  30  And  cast  ye  the 
unprofitable  servant  into  outer  darkness  :  there  shall  be  weep- 
ing and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

Lk.  13:  6  He  spake  also  this  parable :  A  certain  man  had  a 
lig-tree  planted  in  his  vineyard ;  and  he  came  and  sought  fruit 
thereon,  and  found  none.  7  Then  said  he  unto  the  dresser  of 
his  vineyard,  Behold,  these  three  years  I  come  seeking  fruit  on 
this  fig-tree,  and  find  none :  cut  it  down,  why  cumbereth  it  the 
ground  ?  [See  358.] 

710.  Presumption  and  procrastination  of  sinners.  —  death  put  far  away. 

Ps.  49:  11  Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall 
continue  for  ever,  and  their  dwelling  places  to  all  generations ; 
they  call  their  lands  after  their  own  names. 

Pr.  24:  33  Yet  a  little  sleep,  a  little  slumber,  a  little  folding 
of  the  hands  to  sleep. 

Is.  28:  15  Because  ye  have  said,  We  have  made  a  covenant 
with  death,  and  with  hell  are  we  at  agreement ;  when  the  over- 
flowing scourge  bfchall  pass  through,  it  shall  not  come  unto  us: 
for  we  have  made  lies  our  refuge,  and  under  falsehood  have 
we  hid  ourselves.  —  56: 1 2  Come  ye,  say  they,  I  will  fetch  wine, 
and  we  will  fill  ourselves  with  strong  drink;  and  to-morrow 
shall  be  a«  this  day,  and  much  more  abundant. 
502 


SOBRIETY STEADFASTNESS.  711,   712 

Sobriety  required — Steadfastness  requii'ed. 


Am.  6:  3  Ye  that  put  far  away  the  evil  day,  and  cause  the 
*eat  of  violence  to  come  near. 

Lk.  12:  19  I  will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  hast  much  goods 
iaid  up  for  many  years  ;  take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be 
merry. 

Ac.  24:  25  As  he  reasoned  of  righteousness,  temperance, 
and  judgment  to  come,  Felix  trembled,  and  answered,  Go  thy 
way  for  this  time ;  when  I  have  a  convenient  season,  I  will  call 
for  thee.  [See  22,  479,  726-7.] 

N.  B. — For  other  characteristics  of  sinners,  especially  for 
their  vices,  see  "  Threats  of  Evil,"  in  the  Index. 


SOBRIETY  AND  GRAVITY. 

711.  Sobriety  and  gravity  required. 

Tit.  2:  11  The  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  12  Teaching  us,  that  denying  ungodli- 
ness, and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly,  righteously,  and 
godly,  in  this  present  world  ;  1 3  Looking  for  that  blessed  hope, 
and  the  glorious  appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ. 

1  Pet.  1:  13  Gird  up  the  loins  of  your  mind,  be  sober,  and 
hope  to  the  end  for  the  grace  that  is  to  be  brought  unto  you  at 
the  revelation  of  Jesus  Christ :  1 4  As  obedient  children,  not 
fashioning  yourselves  according  to  the  former  lusts  in  your 
ignorance:  15  But  as  he  which  hath  called  you  is  holy,  so  be 
ye  holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation  :  —  4:  7  The  end  of  all 
things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto 
prayer.  —  5:8  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour.  [See  479.] 

STEADFASTNESS 

712.  Steadfastness  and  firmness  ret/in  red. 

1  Cor.  15:  58  My  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  immov- 
able, always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as 
ye  know  that  your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord.  —  1 G:  1 3 
Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit  you  like  men,  be  strong. 

Ph.  1:  27  Only  let  your  conversation  be  as  it  becometh  the 
gospel  of  Christ :  that  whether  I  come  and  see  you,  or  else  be 
absent,  I  may  hear  of  your  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one 
spirit,  with  one  mind  striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gos- 
pel :  28  And  in  nothing  terrified  by  your  adversaries.  —  4:  3 

503 


713,  714  STEALING. 


Stealing  forbidden  —  Punishment  of. 


Therefore,  my  brethren  dearly  beloved  and  longed  for,  my  joy 
and  crown,  so  stand  fast  in  the  Lord,  my  dearly  beloved. 

Col.  1:  23  If  ye  continue  in  the  faith  grounded  and  settled,  and 
le  not  moved  away  from  the  hope  of  the  gospel.  —  2:  5  Though 
I  be  absent  in  the  flesh,  yet  am  I  with  you  in  the  spirit,  joyir.g 
and  beholding  your  order,  and  the  steadfastness  of  your  faith 
in  Christ.  6  As  ye  have  therefore  received  Christ  Jesus  the 
Lord,  so  walk  ye  in  him:  7  Rooted  and  built  up  in  him,  and 
established  in  the  faith,  as  ye  have  been  taught,  abounding 
therein  with  thanksgiving. 

2  Tim.  1:  13  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words,  which  thou 
hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and  love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  10:  23  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  with- 
out wavering  ;  for  he  is  faithful  that  promised. 

1  Pet.  5:  8  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he 
may  devour :  9  Whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith. 

2  Pet.  3:  17  Ye  therefore,   beloved,   seeing  ye  know  these 
things  before,  beware  lest  ye  also,  being  led  away  with  the 
error  of  the  wicked,  fall  from  your  own  steadfastness. 

[See  187,  3G4.] 

STEALING. 

713.  Stealing  forbidden . 

Ex.  20:  15  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Lev.  19:  11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another. 

Ep.  4:  28  Let  him  that  stole,  steal  no  more :  but  rather  let 
him  labor,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good, 
that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

1  Pet.  4:  15  Let  none  of  you  suffer  as  a  murderer,  or  as 
a  thief,  or  as  an  evil-doer,  or  as  a  busybody  in  other  men's 
matters. 

714.  Punishment  of  stealing —  Threats. 

Ex.  21:  16  He  that  stealeth  a  man,  and  selleth  him,  or  if  he 
be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

Jos.  7:  11  Israel  hath  sinned,  and  they  have  also  trans- 
gressed my  covenant  which  I  commanded  them  :  for  they  have 
even  taken  of  the  accursed  thing,  and  have  also  stolen,  and 
dissembled  also,  and  they  have  put  it  even  among  their  own 
stuff.  1 2  Therefore  the  children  of  Israel  could  not  stand  be- 
fore their  enemies,  but  turned  their  backs  before  their  enemies, 
because  thev  were  accursed :  neither  will  I  be  with  you  any 
504 


STRANGERS.  715 


Duty  to  Strangers. 


more,  except  ye  destroy  the  accursed  from  among  you.  15  It 
shall  be,  that  he  that  is  taken  with  the  accursed  thing  shall  be 
burnt  with  fire,  he  and  all  that  he  hath :  because  he  hath  trans- 
gressed the  covenant  of  the  LORD,  and  because  he  hath  wrought 
folly  in  Israel. 

Hos.  4:  2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing, 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3  Therefore,  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  every  one  that 
dwelleth  therein  shall  languish,  with  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
and  with  the  fowls  of  heaven  ;  yea,  the  fishes  of  the  sea  also 
shall  be  taken  away. 

1  Cor.  6:  10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor 
revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 


STRANGERS. 

715.  Justice,  kindness  and  hospitality  to  strangers  required. 

Ex.  22:  21  Thou  shalt  neither  vex  a  stranger,  nor  oppress 
aim:  for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt. — 23:  9 
Also  thou  shalt  not  oppress  a  stranger:  for  ye  know  the 
heart  of  &  stranger,  seeing  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of 
Egypt. 

Lev.  19:  10  Thou  shalt  not  glean  'thy  vineyard,  neither 
shalt  thou  gather  every  grape  of  thy  vineyard  ;  thou  shalt 
leave  them  for  the  poor  and  stranger :  I  am  the  LORD  your 
God.  33  And  if  a  stranger  sojourn  with  thee  in  your  land, 
ye  shall  not  vex  him.  34  But  the  stranger  that  dwelleth  with 
you  shall  be  unto  you  as  one  born  among  you,  and  thou  shalt 
love  him  as  thyself;  for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt: 
I  am  the  LORD  your  God. 

Dt.  1:  16  I  charged  your  judges  at  that  time,  saying,  Hear 
the  causes  between  your  brethren,  and  judge  righteously  be- 
tween every  man  and  his  brother,  and  the  stranger  that  is  with 
him.  —  10:  18  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fatherless 
and  widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and 
raiment.  19  Love  ye  therefore  the  stranger:  for  ye  were 
strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

Job  31:  32  The  stranger  did  not  lodge  in  the  street :  but  I 
opened  my  doors  to  the  traveller. 

Mat.  25:  35  I  was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  meat :  I 
was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  drink :  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye 
took  me  in. 

Heb.  To:  2  Be  not  forgetful  to  entertain  strangers :  for  there- 
by some  have  entertained  angels  unawares.     [See  354.] 
43  505 


716 718  SUING SURETY  —  SWEARING. 

String  at  the  Law  —  Suretyship  — Profane  Swearing  forbidden. 

SUING  AT  THE  LAW. 
716.  Suing,  especially  before  the  unbelieving  and  unjust^  discountenanced. 

Mat.  5:  40  If  any  man  will  sue  thee  at  the  law,  and  take 
away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  thy  cloak  also. 

1  Cor.  6:  1  Dare  any  of  you,  having  a  matter  against  an- 
other, go  to  law  before  the  unjust,  and  not  before  the  .saints : 
6  But  brother  goeth  to  law  with  brother,  and  that  before  the 
unbelievers.  7  Now  therefore  there  is  utterly  a  fault  among 
you,  because  ye  go  to  law  one  with  another.  Why  do  ye  not 
rather  take  wrong  ?  why  do  ye  not  rather  suffer  yourselves  to 
be  defrauded  ?  [Pr.  19:  11.] 


SURETY. 
717.  Suretyship  discountenanced — cautionf. 

Pr.  6:  1  My  son,  if  thou  be  surety  for  thy  friend,  if  thou  hast 
stricken  thy  hand  with  a  stranger,  2  Thou  art  snared  with  the 
words  of  thy  mouth,  thou  art  taken  with  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 
3  Do  this  now,  my  son,  and  deliver  thyself,  when  thou  art  come 
into  the  hand  of  thy  friend  ;  go,  humble  thyself,  and  make  sure 
thy  friend.  4  Give  not  sleep  to  thine  eyes,  nor  slumber  to  thine 
eyelids.  5  Deliver  thyself  as  a  roe  from  the  hand  of  the  hun- 
ter, and  as  a  bird  from  the  hand  of  the  fowler.  — 11:  15  He 
that  is  surety  for  a  stranger  shall  smart  for  it :  and  he  that 
hateth  suretyship  is  sure. —  22:  26  Be  not  thou  one  of  them 
that  strike  hands,  or  of  them  that  are  sureties  for  debts.  27 
If  thou  hast  nothing  to  pay,  why  should  he  take  away  thy  bed 
from  under  thee  ?  [Pr.  17:  18,  and  20:  16.] 


SWEAEING. 
718.  Profane  swearing  forbidden  and  punished —  Threats. 

Ex.  20:  7  Thoushalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy  God 
in  vain :  for  the  LORD  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
liis  name  in  vain. 

Lev.  19:  12  Ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name  falsely,  neither 
shalt  thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God  :  I  am  the  LORD.  — 
24:  10  The  son  of  an  Israelitish  woman,  whose  father  was  an 
Egyptian,  went  out  among  the  children  of  Israel ;  and  this  son 
of  the  Israelitish  woman  and  a  man  of  Israel  strove  together  in 
the  camp;  11  And  the  Israelitish  woman's  son  blasphemed  the 
506 


SWEARING.  719 


Knsh  Swc'.-iring  oxen)i>lifHul. 


name  of  the  LORD,  and  cursed;  and  they  brought  him  unto 
Moses:  (and  his  mother's 'name  was  Shelomitli,  the  daughter 
of  Dibri,  of  the  tribe  of  Dan  :)  12  And  they  put  him  in  ward, 
that  the  mind  of  the  LORD  might  be  shewed  them.  13  And 
the  LORD  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  14  Bring  forth  him  that 
hath  cursed  without  the  camp,  and  let  all  that  heard  1dm  Liv 
their  hands  upon  his  head,  and  let  all  the  congregation  s 
him.  15  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 
saying,  Whosoever  curseth  his  God  shall  bear  his  sin.  l(j 
And  he  that  blasphemeth  the  name  of  the  LORD,  he  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death,  and  all  the  congregation  shall  certainly 
stone  him  :  as  well  the  stranger,  as  he  that  is  born  in  the  land, 
when  he  blasphemeth  the  name  of  the  L  ORD,  shall  be  put  to 
death. 

Jer.  23:  10  Because  of  swearing  the  land  mourneth;  the 
pleasant  places  of  the  wilderness  are  dried  up. 

Hos.  4:  2  By  swearing,  and  lying  and  killing,  and  stealing 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3  Therefore,  shall  the  land  mourn. 

Zee.  5:  3  Then  said  he  unto  me,  This  is  the  curse  that  goeth 
forth  over  the  face  of  the  whole  earth:  for  every  one  that 
stealeth  shall  be  cut  off  as  on  this  side,  according  to  it ;  and 
every  one  that  sweareth  shall  be  cut  off  as  on  that  side,  accord- 
ing to  it. 

Mat.  5:  34  I  say  unto  you.  Swear  not  at  all :  neither  by 
heaven;  for  it  is  God's  throne:  35  Nor  by  the  earth;  for  it  is 
his  footstool :  neither  by  Jerusalem  ;  for  it  is  the  city  of  the 
great  King:  36  Neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head,  because 
thou  canst  not  make  one  hair  white  or  black.  37  But  let  your 
communication  be,  Yea,  yea ;  Nay,  nay :  for  whatsoever  is 
more  than  these  cometh  of  evil. 

Jam.  5:  12  Above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear  not  neither 
by  heaven,  neither  by  the  earth,  neither  by  any  other  oath : 
but  let  your  yea,  be  yea;  and  your  nay,  nay;  lest  ye  fall  into 
condemnation. 

719.  Examples  of  rash  swearing. 

Jud.  11:  30  Jephthah  vowed  a  vow  unto  the  LORD,  and 
eaid,  If  thou  shalt  without  fail  deliver  the  children  of  Ammon 
into  mine  hands,  31  Then  it  shall  be,  that  whatsoever  cometh 
forth  of  the  doors  of  my  house  to  meet  me,  when  I  return  in 
peace  from  the  children  of  Ammon,  shalt  surely  be  the  LORD'S, 
and  I  will  offer  it  up  for  a  burnt-offering. 

Mat.  14:  6  When  Herod's  birth-day  was  kept,  the  daughter 
of  Herodias  danced  before  them,  and  pleased  Herod.  7 

507 


720,  721  TEMPERANCE. 


Oaths  to  confirm  —  Temperance  a  Christian  Duty. 


Whereupon  he  promised  with  an  oath  to  give  her  whatsoever 
she  would  ask.  8  And  she,  being  '"'before  instructed  of  her 
mother,  said,  Give  me  here  John  Baptist's  head  in  a  charger. 
9  And  the  king  was  sorry :  nevertheless  for  the  oath's  sake, 
and  them  that  sat  with  him  at  meat,  he  commanded  it  to  be 
given  her. 

Ac.  23:  12  When  it  was  day,  certain  of  the  Jews  banded 
together,  and  bound  themselves  under  a  curse,  saying,  that 
they  would  neither  eat  nor  drink  till  they  had  killed  Paul. 

720.  Oaths  of  confirmation  —  examples. 

Dt.  10:  20  Thou  shalt  fear  the  LORD  thy  God;  him  shalt 
thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalt  thou  cleave,  and  swear  by  his 
name. 

Neh.  5:  12  Then  said  they,  We  will  restore  them,  and  will 
x*equire  nothing  of  them ;  so  will  we  do  as  thou  sayest.  Then 
I  called  the  priests,  and  took  an  oath  of  them,  that  they  should 
do  according  to  this  promise. 

Ps.  15:  1  LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  who 
shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ?  4  He  that  sweareth  to  his  own 
hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

EC.  8:  2  I  counsel  thee  to  keep  the  king's  commandment, 
and  that  in  regard  to  the  oath  of  God. 

Mat.  26:  63  The  high  priest  answered  and  said  unto  him,  I 
adjure  thee  by  the  living  God,  that  thou  tell  us  whether  thou 
be  the  Christ  the  Son  of  God.  64  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thou 
hast  said, 

2  Cor.  1:  23  1  call  God  for  a  record  upon  my  soul,  that  to 
spare  you  I  came  not  as  yet  unto  Corinth. 

Heb.  6:  1 6  Men  verily  swear  by  the  greater :  and  an  oath 
for  confirmation  is  to  them  an  end  of  all  strife.  17  Wherein 
God,  willing  more  abundantly  to  shew  unto  the  heirs  of  promise 
the  immutability  of  his  counsel,  confirmed  it  by  an  oath. 


TEMPERANCE. 
721.  Temperance  required  —  its  importance. 

1  Cor.  9:  25  Every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery  is 
temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corrupti- 
ible  crown  ;  but  we  an  incorruptible. 

Gal.  5:  22  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long- 
suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  23  Meekness,  temperance : 
against  such  there  is  no  law.     24  And  they  that  are  Christ's 
have  crucified  the  flesh,  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 
508 


TEMPTATION  722 725 

Temptation  common  —  Not  of  God  —  To  be  resisted  —  Promises  of  aid. 

Tit.  1:  8  A  lover  of  hospitality,  a  lover  of  good  men,  sober, 
just,  holy,  temperate. 

2  Pet.  1:5  Giving  all  diligence,  add  to  your  faith,  virhM- ; 
and  to  virtue,  knowledge ;  G  And  to  knowledge,  temperance; 
and  to  temperance,  patience ;  and  to  patience,  godliaess. 

[See  199,  368.] 


TEMPTATION. 

722.  Temptation,  in  the  sense  of  trial,  common  to  man. 

Gen.  22:  1  It  came  to  pass  after  these  things,  that  God  did 
tempt  Abraham,  and  said  unto  him,  Abraham :  and  he  said, 
Behold,  here  I  am.  2  And  he  said,  Take  now  thy  son,  thine 
only  son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest,  and  get  thee  into  the  land  of 
Moriah  ;  and  offer  him  there  for  a  burnt-otfering  upon  one  of 
the  mountains  which  I  wall  tell  thee  of. 

Gal.  4:  14  My  temptation  which  was  in  my  flesh  ye  despised 
not,  nor  rejected ;  but  received  me  as  an  angel  of  God,  even  as 
Christ  Jesus. 

Heb.  4:  15  We  have  not  a  high  priest  which  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities :  but  was  in  all 
points  tempted  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin. 

Jam.  1:  2  My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into 
divers  temptations;  3  Knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  worketh  patience. 

723.  Temptation,  or  solicitation  to  sin,  not  of  God. 

Jam.  1:  13  Let  no  man  say  when  he. is  tempted,  I  am 
tempted  of  God :  for  God  cannot  be  tempted  with  evil,  neither 
tempteth  he  any  man:  14  But  every  man  is  tempted,  when  he 
is  drawn  away  of  his  own  lust,  and  enticed.  [See  269.] 

724.  Duty  to  pray  and  watch  against  tempters  and  temptations. 

Pr.  1:  10  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  nou 
[11—16.] 

Mat.  6:  13  Lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 
evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever.  —  26:  41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into 
temptation:  the  spirit  indeed  is  willing  but  the  flesh  /,*  weak. 

[See  18,  738  .] 

725  Believers  shall  be  helped  out  of  all  their  temptalitms — promises. 

Ps.  71-  20    Thou,  which  hast  shewed  me   great   and   sore 
troubles,  shalt  quicken  me  again,  and  slialt  bring  me  up  again 
from  the  depths  of  the  earth. — 138:  7  Though  I  walk  in  the 
43*  «r)0:) 


726,  727  TIME. 

Short  —  Should  be  improved  without  Procrastination. 


midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt  revive  ine  :  thou  shalt  stretch  fortli 
thine  hand  against  the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  save  me. 

1  Cor.  10:  13  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but  such 
as  is  common  to  man :  But  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer 
you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able ;  but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
bear  it. 

Heb.  2:  18  In  that  he  himself  hath  suffered,  being  tempted, 
he  is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted. 

2  Pet.  2:  9  The   Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly 
out  of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of 
judgment  to  be  punished. 

Rev.  3:  10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience 
I  also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall 
come  upon  all  the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the  earth. 

[See  3—6.] 

TIME. 

726.  Time  short. 

Ps.  89:  47  Remember  how  short  my  time  is  :  wherefore  hast 
thou  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

1  Cor.  7:  29  This  I  say,  brethren,  The  time  t*  short.     It 
remaineth,  that  both  they  that  have  wives,  be  as  though  thoy 
had  none ;  30  And  they  that  weep,  as  though  they  wept  not ; 
and  they  that  rejoice,  as  though  they  rejoiced  not ;  and  they 
that  buy,  as  though  they  possessed  not;  31  And  they  that  use 
this  world,  as  not  abusing  it.     For  the  fashion  of  this  world 
passethaway.     [See  148.] 

727.  Time  should  be  improved;  or  procrastination  forbidden. 

Job  22:  21  Acquaint  now  thyself  with  him,  and  be  at  peace: 
thereby  good  shall  come  unto  thee. 

Ps.  95:  7  He  is  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice,  8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness :  9  When  your 
fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my  work. 

Pr.  27:  1  Boast  not  thyself  of  to-morrow :  for  thou  knowest 
not  what  a  day  may  bring  forth. 

EC.  9:  10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  lindeth  to  do,  do  it  with 
thy  might,  for  there  is  no  work,  nor  device,  nor  knowledge,  ner 
wisdom,  in  the  grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

2  Cor.  6:  2  (For  he  saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  ac- 

510 


TONGUE.  728 


Sins  of  the  Tongue. 


eepted,  and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succored  thee :  be- 
hold, now  is  the  accepted  time ;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of 
salvation.) 

Heb.  2:  1  We  ought  to  give  the  more  earnest  heed  to  the 
things  which  we  have  heard,  lest  at  any  time  we  should  let 
them  slip.  [See  156,  553-6,  710.] 


TONGUE. 

728.  The  tongue  often  very  injurious  and  mischievous. 

Ps.  52:  2  Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs  ;  like  a  sharp  razor, 
working  deceitfully.  4  Thou  lovest  all  devouring  words,  O 
thou  deceitful  tongue.  —  55:  21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were 
smoother  than  butter,  but  war  was  in  his  heart  :  his  words 
were  softer  than  oil,  yet  were  they  drawn  swords.  —  57:  4  My 
soul  is  among  lions  :  and  I  lie  even  among  them  that  are  set  on 
fire,  even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows, 
and  their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

Pr.  11:  9  A  hypocrite  with  his  mouth  destroy  eth  his  neigh- 
bor: but  through  knowledge  shall  the  just  be  delivered.  — 
12-  18  There  is  that  speaketh  like  the  piercings  of  a  sword  : 
but  the  tongue  of  the  wise  is  health.  —  15:  4  A  wholesome 
tongue  is  a  tree  of  life:  but  perverseness  therein  is  a  breach 
in  the  spirit.  —  16:  27  An  ungodly  man  diggeth  up  evil 
in  his  lips  there  is  as  a  burning  fire.  28  Afroward  man  soweth 
strife:  and  a  whisperer  separateth  chiei  friends.  —  !/:  ;  y 

e,,ion  S.Aelh  love;  b»t  Ne  thrc. 


the 

his 


tale-bearer,  the  strife  ceaseth. 


n.  3:  5  The  tongue  is  a 
things.     Behold,  how  great  i. 

is  a  fire,  a  world  01 


*n  fire  the  course  of  nature ;  and 


729  TONGUE. 


Sins  of  the  Tongue. 


For  every  kind  of  beasts,  and  of  birds,  and  of  serpents,  and 
of  things  in  the  sea,  is  tamed,  and  hath  been  tamed,  of  mankind: 
8  But  the  tongue  can  no  man  tame  ;  it  is  an  unruly  evil,  full 
of  deadly  poison.  [Pr.  11:  11.]  [See  198,  416,  702.] 

729.  Censor iousncss,  railing,  tale-hearing,  whispering,  backbiting ^  slander, 
and  other  sins  of  the  tongue  forbidden —  Threats. 

Lev.  19:  16  Thou  shalt  not  go  up  and  down  as  a  tale-bearer 
among  thy  people  ;  neither  shalt  thou  stand  against  the  blood 
of  thy  neighbor ;  I  am  the  LOUD. 

Ps.  101:  5  Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbor,  him  will 
I  cut  off:  him  that  hath  an  high  look  and  a  proud  heart  will 
not  I  suffer. 

Pr.  4:  24  Put  away  from  thee  a  froward  mouth,  and  perverse 
lips  put  far  from  thee.  — 10:  8  The, wise  in  heart  will  receive 
commandments  :  but  a  prating  fool  shall  fall.  —  24:  28  Be  not 
a  witness  against  thy  neighbor  without  cause ;  and  deceive  not 
with  thy  lips. 

Rom.  14:  10  Why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother?  or  why  dost 
thou  set  at  nought  thy  brother  ?  for  we  shall  all  stand  before 
the  judgment-seat  of  Christ. 

1  Cor.  5:  11    Now  I  have  written  unto   you  not  to  keep 
company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a  brother  be  a  fornicator,  or 
covetous,  or  an  idolater,  or  a  railer,  or  a  drunkard,  or  an  extor- 
tioner :  with  such  a  one  no  not  to  eat. 

Ep.  4:- 29  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,  but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it 
may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.  31  Let  all  bitterness, 
and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  clamor,  and  evil-speaking,  be  put 
away  from  you,  with  all  malice.  —  5:  3  Fornication,  and  all 
uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  among 
you,  as  becometh  saints ;  4  Neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish 
talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  convenient:  but  rather  giv- 
ing of  thanks. 

Col.  3:  8  Now  ye  also  put  off  all  these ;  anger,  wrath,  mal- 
ice, blasphemy,  filthy  communication  out  of  your  mouth. 

2  Tim.  2:16  Shun  profane  and  vain  babblings :  for  they  will 
increase  unto  more  ungodliness. 

Tit.  3:  1  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities 
and  powers,  to  obey  magistrates,  to  be  ready  to  every  good 
work,  2  To  speak  evil  of  no  man,  to  be  no  brawlers,  but  gen- 
tle, shewing  all  meekness  unto  all  men. 

Jam.  4:  11   Speak  not  evil  one  of  another,  brethren. 

1  Pet.  2:  1  Wherefore,  laying  aside  all  malice,  and  all  guile, 
and  hypocrisies,  and  envies,  and  all  evil-speakings,  2  As  new- 
512 


TONGUE.  730,  731 


Railing  at  Dignities  —  Bridling  the  Tongue. 


born  babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the  word,  that  ye  may 
grow  thereby.  —  3:  9  Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for 
railing :  but  contrariwise,  blessing  ;  knowing  that  ye  are  there- 
unto called,  that  ye  should  inherit  a  blessing. 

Jude  9  Yet  Michael  the  archangel,  when  contending  with 
the  devil,  he  disputed  about  the  body  of  Moses,  durst  not  bring 
against  him  a  railing  accusation,  but  said,  The  Lord  rebuke 
thee.  [See  200,  417.] 

730.  Rutting  at  dignities,  and  reviling  superiors  forbidden. 

Ex.  22:  28  Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor  curse  the 
ruler  of  thy  people. 

Ac.  23:  4  They  that  stood  by,  said,  Re  vilest  thou  God's 
high  priest  ?  5  Then  said  Paul,  I  wist  not,  brethren,  that  he 
was  the  high  priest :  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  not  speak  evil 
of  the  ruler  of  thy  people. 

2  Pet.  2:  9  The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the  godly  out 
of  temptations,  and  to  reserve  the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judg- 
ment to  be  punished:  10  But  chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the 
flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise  government.  Pre- 
sumptuous are  they,  self-willed ;  they  are  not  afraid  to  speak 
evil  of  dignities.  11  Whereas  angels,  which  are  greater  in 
power  and  might,  bring  not  railing  accusation  against  them 
before  the  Lord. 

Jude  8  Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh, 
despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities.  [See  10.] 

731.  Bridliny  the  tongue  enjoined  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  34:  13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile.  —  39:  1  I  said,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways, 
that  I  sin  not  with  my  tongue :  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a 
bridle,  while  the  wicked  is  before  me. 

Pr.  10:  19  In  the  multitude  of  words  there  wanteth  not  sin: 
but  he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  wise.  — 13:  3  He  that  keepeth 
his  mouth  keepeth  his  life :  hit  he  that  openeth  wide  his  lips 
shall  have  destruction. — 21:  23  Whoso  keepeth  his  mouth  and 
his  tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from  troubles. 

EC.  10:  20  Curse  not  the  king,  no,  not  in  thy  thought ;  and 
curse  not  the  rich  in  thy  bed-chamber :  for  a  bird  of  the  air 
shall  carry  the  voice,  and  that  which  hath  wings  shall  tell  the 
matter. 

Mic.  7:  5  Trust  ye  not  in  a  friend,  put  ye  not  confidence  in 
a  guide :  keep  the  doors  of  thy  mouth  from  her  that  lieth  in 
thy  bosom. 

Jam.  1:  26  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and 

513 


732,  733  UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 

Forbidden  —  Tendency  of. 

bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man's 
religion  is  vain. 

1  Pet.  3:  10  He  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let 
him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 

732.  Unrighteousness  and  dishonesty  forbidden. 

Lev.  19:  11  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither 
lie  one  to  another.  13  Thou  shalt  not  defraud  thy  neighbor, 
neither  rob  him :  the  wages  of  him  that  is  hired  shall  not  abide 
with  thee  all  night  until  the  morning.  35  Ye  shall  do  no  Un- 
righteousness in  judgment,  in  mete-yard,  in  weight,  or  in 
measure. — 25:  14  If  thtfu  sell  aught  unto  thy  neighbor,  or 
buyest  aught  of  thy  neighbor's  hand,  ye  shall  not  oppress  one 
another. 

Dt.  19:  14  Thou  shalt  not  remove  thy  neighbor's  land-mark, 
which  they  of  old  time  have  set  in  thine  inheritance,  which 
thou  shalt  inherit  in  the  land  that  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth 
thee  to  possess  it. — 25:  13  Thou  shalt  not  have  in  thy  bag  di- 
vers weights,  a  great  and  a  small.  14  Thou  shalt  not  have  in 
thine  house  divers  measures,  a  great  and  a  small :  ]  5  But 
thou  shalt  have  a  perfect  and  just  weight,  a  perfect  and  just 
measure  shalt  thou  have  ;  that  thy  days  may  be  lengthened  in 
the  land  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee. — 27:17  Cursed  - 
be  he  that  removeth  his  neighbor's  landmark :  and  all  the  peo 
pie  shall  say,  Amen. 

Ps.  82:  2  How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ? 

Pr.  11:  1  A  false  balance  is  abomination  to  the  LORD  :  bat 
a  just  weight  is  his  delight. 

1  Th.  4:  6  That  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his  brother 
in  any  matter :  because  that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all 
such,  as  we  also  have  forewarned  you  and  testified. 

[See  629,  636.] 

733.  Unrighteousness,  extortion,  etc.,  inexpedient,  or  the  tendency  of  sin  to 
ruin  sinners  'here  and  hereafter —  Threats. 

Num.  32:  23  If  ye  will  not  do  so,  behold,  ye  have  sinned 
against  the  LORD  :  and  be  sure  your  sin  will  find  you  out. 

2  Ch.  28:  19  The  LORD  brought  Judah  low  because  of  Ahaz 
king  of  Israel:  for  he  made  Judah  naked,  and  transgressed 
sore  against  the  LORD. 

Job.  21:  17  How  oft  is  the  candle  of  the  wicked  put  out?' 
514 


UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 


Destructive  tendency  of. 


aTid  how  ofi  eoifccth  their  destruction  upon  them  ?  God  dis- 
-tributeth  sorrows  in  his  anger.  18  They  are  as  stubble  before 
the  wind,  and  as  chaff  that  the  storm  carrieth  away.  1  9  God 
layeth  up  'his  iniquity  for  his  children  :  he  rewardeth  him,  and 
he  shall  know  it.  20  His  eyes  shall  see  his  destruction,  and 
he  shall  drink  of  the  wrath  of  the  Almighty.  —  27:  13  This  is 
the  portion  of  a  wicked  man  with  God,  and  the  heritage  of 
oppressors,  which  they  shall  receive  of  the  Almighty.  14  If 
his  children  be  multiplied,  it  is  for  the  sword  :  and  his  offspring 
shall  not  be  satisfied  with  bread.  15  Those  that  remain  of 
him  shall  be  buried  in  death  :  and  his  widows  shall  not  weep. 
16  Though  he  heap  up  silver  as  the  dust,  and  prepare  raiment 
as  the  clay  ;  17  He  may  prepare  it,  but  the  just  shall  put  it 
on,  ana  the  innocent  shall  divide  the  silver. 

Ps.  1:  4  The  ungodly  are  not  so  :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  driveth  away.  5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not 
stand  in  the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous.  6  For  the  LORD  knoweth  the  way  of  the  right- 
eous :  but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish.  —  9:15  The 
heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they  made  :  in  the  net 
which  they  hid  is  their  own  foot  taken.  1.6  The  LORD  is 
known  by  the  judgment  which  he  executeth  :  the  wicked  is 
snared  in  the  work  of  his  own  hands.  —  34:  16  The  face  of  the 
LORD  is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance 
of  them  from  the  earth.  21  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and 
they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate.—  55:  23  But 
thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring  them  down  into  the  pit  of  destruc- 
tion :  bloody  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out  half  their 
days.  —  58:11  Verily  there  is  a  reward  for  the  righteous: 
verily  he  is  a  God  that  judgeth  in  the  earth.  —  73:  12  Behold, 
these  are  the  ungodly,  who  prosper  in  the  world.  18  Surely 
thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places  :  thou  castedst  them 
down  into  destruction.  19  How  are  they  brought  into  desola- 
tion, as  in  a  moment  !  they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

Pr.  3:  33  The  curse  of  the  LORD  is  in  the  house  of  the 
wicked:  but  he  blesseth  the  habitation  of  the  just.  —  11:  31 
Behold,  the  righteous  shall  be  recompensed  in  the  earth  :  much 
more  the  wicked  and  the  sinner.  —  13:  5  A  righteous  man  ha- 
teth  lying  :  but  a  wicked  man  is  loathsome,  and  cometh  to 
shame.  15  Good  understanding  giveth  favor  :  but  the  way  of 
transgressors  is  hard.  —  28:  8  He  that  by  usury  and  unjust  gain 
increaseth  his  substance,  he  shall  gather  it  for  him  that  shall 
pity  the  poor.  18  Whoso  walketh  uprightly  shall  be  saved  ; 
but  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways  shall  fall  at  once. 

Jer.  17:  11  As  the  partridge  sit  teth  on  ec/f/s  and  hatchelh 

515 


733  UNRIGHTEOUS]*  ESS. 

Destructive  tendency  of. 


them  not ;  so  lie  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right,  shall 
leave  them  in  I  he  midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a 
fool.  —  22:  17  Thine  eyes  and  thine  heart  are  not  but  for  thy 
covetousness,  and  for  to  shed  innocent  blood,  and  for  oppres- 
sion, and  for  violence,  to  do  it.  18  Therefore  thus  saith  the 
LORD  concerning  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah ; 
They  shall  not  lament  for  him,  saying,  Ah  my  brother !  or,  Ah 
sister  !  they  shall  not  lament  for  him,  saying,  Ah  lord !  or,  Ah 
his  glory !  1 9  He  shall  be  buried  with  the  burial  of  an  ass, 
drawn  and  cast  forth  beyond  the  gates  of  Jerusalem. 

Ezk.  22:  12  In  thee  have  they  taken  gifts  to  shed  blood ; 
thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase,  and  thou  hast  greedily 
gained  of  thy  neighbors  by  extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me, 
saith  the  Lord  GOD.  13  Behold,  therefore  I  have  smitten 
mine  hand  at  thy  dishonest  gain  which  thou  hast  made,  and  at 
thy  blood  which  hath  been  in  the  midst  of  thee.  14  Can  thine 
heart  endure,  or  can  thine  hands  be  strong,  in  the  days  that  I 
shall  deal  with  thee  ?  I  the  LORD  have  spoken  it,  and  will 
do  it. —  28:  15  Thou  ivast  perfect  in  thy  ways  from*  the  day 
that  thou  wast  created,  till  iniquity  was  found  in  thee.  1G  By 
the  multitude  of  thy  merchandise  they  have  filled  the  midst 
of  thee  with  violence,  and  thou  hast  sinned :  therefore  I  will 
cast  thee  as  profane  out  of  the  mountain  of  God :  and.  I  will 
destroy  thee,  O  covering  cherub,  from  the  midst  of  the  stones 
of  fire. 

1  Cor.  G:  9  Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall  not  in- 
herit the  kingdom  of  God  ?     Be  not  deceived ;  neither  fornica- 
tors,  nor  idolaters,  nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers 
of  themselves  with  mankind,     10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous, 
nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

Jam.  5:  3  Your  gold  and  silver  is  cankered ;  and  the  rust 
of  them  shall  be  a  witness  against  you,  and  shall  eat  your  flesh 
as  it  were  fire.  Ye  have  heaped  treasure  together  for  the  last 
days.  4  Behold,  the  hire  of  the  laborers  who  have  reaped 
down  your  fields,  which  is  of  you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth ; 
and  the  cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  entered  into  the 
ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

2  Pet.  2:  5  And  spared  not  the  old  world,  but  saved  Noah 
the  eighth  person,  a  preacher  of  righteousness,  bringing  in  the 
Hood  upon  the  world  of  the  ungodly  ;    6  And  turning  the  cities 
of  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  into  ashes,  condemned  them  with  an 
overthrow,  making  them  an  ensample  unto  those  that  after 
should  live  ungodly.     [See  87,  138,  303,  3G2,  381,  478,  486, 
489,  497,  513,  551,  555-6,  630,  735.] 

516 


WAR   AND    FIGHTING  734,  733 

Have  been  prevalent  —  Sin  and  Fol'y  of. 


WAR  AND  FIGHTING. 

734.    TT 'ar  and  ^fighting  have  been  prevalent. 

Gen.  6:  1 1  The  earth  also  was  corrupt  before  God ;  and  the 
$arth  was  filled  with  violence. 

2  K.  19:  11  Behold,  thou  hast  heard  what  the  kings  of 
Assyria  have  done  to  all  lands,  by  destroying  them  utterly : 
and  shall  thou  be  delivered? 

Is.  1:  15  When  ye  spread  forth  your  hands,  I  will  hide 
mine  eyes  from  you ;  yea,  when  ye  make  many  prayers,  I  will 
not  hear :  your  hands  are  full  of  blood.  —  1 0:  1  3  I  have  re- 
lieved the  bounds  of  the  people,  and  have  robbed  their  trea- 
sures, and  I  have  put  down  the  inhabitants  like  a  valiant 


Ezk.  33:  25  Say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Ye 
eat  with  the  blood,  and  lift  up  your  eyes  toward  your  idols, 
and  shed  blood:  and  shall  ye  possess  the  land?  26  Ye  stand 
upon  your  sword,  ye  work  abomination,  and  ye  defile  every 
one  his  neighbor's  wife :  and  shall  ye  possess  the  land  ? 

[See  488,  701.] 

735.  Sin  and  folly  of  anger,  and  other  warlike  passions  —  wisdom  of  sup- 

pressing  them. 

Job  5:  2  Wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and  envy  slayeth 
the  silly  one. 

Ps.  37:  8  Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath:  fret  not 
thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  eyil. 

Pr..  11:  17  The  merciful  man  doeth  good  to  his  own  soul: 
but  he  that  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own  fjesh.  — 14:  16  A  wise 
man  feareth,and  departeth  from  evil :  but  the  fool  rageth,  and 
is  confident.  17  He  that  is  soon  angry  dealeth  foolishly:  and 
a  man  of  wicked  devices  is  hated.  29  He  that  is  slow  to  wrath 
is  of  great  understanding:  but  he  (hat  is  hasty  of  spirit  exalt- 
eth  folly. — 15:  18  A  wrathful  man  stirreth  up  strife:  but  he 
that  is  slow  to  anger  appeaseth  strife.  — 16:  32  He  that  is  slow 
to  anger  is  better  than  the  mighty;  arid  he  that  ruleth  his 
spirit,  than  he  that  taketh  a  city. — 19:  19  A  man  of  great 
wrath  shall  suffer  punishment :  for  if  thou  deliver  linn,  yet 
thou  must  do  it  again.  —  22:  24  Make-  no  friendship  with  an 
angry  man;  and  with  a  furious  man  thou  shall-  not  go. — • 
24:  17  Rejoice  not  when  thine  enemy  falleth,  and  let  not  thy 
heart  be  glad  when  he  stimibleth :  18  Lest  the  LOUD  see  it, 
and  it  displease  him,  and  he  turn  away  his  wraih  from  him. — 
25:  28  He  that  halh  no  rule  over  his  own  spirit  is  like  a  city 
44  517 


730  WAR    AND    FIGHTING. 

Sin  and  Foil}-  of. 

that  is  broken  down,  and  without  walls.  —  26:  21  As  coals  are 
to  burning  coals,  and  wood  to  fire  ;  so  is  a  contentious  man  tc 
kindle  strife.  —  27:  4  Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageous; 
but  who  is  able  to  stand  before  envy?  —  29:  22  An  angry 
man  stirreth  up  strife,  and  a  furious  man  aboundeth  in  trans- 
gression. 

EC.  7:  9  Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry :  for  anger 
resteth  in  the  bosom  of  fools. 

Ep.  4:  31  Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and  cla- 
mor, and  evil  speaking,  be  put  away  from  you,  with  all  malice. 

[See  200,(21,)  733.] 

736.  Carnal  Jig Jtt ing :  and  returning  evil  for  evil,  foolish,  and  forbidden  — 
Threats. 

Gen.  49:  5  Simeon  and  Levi  are  brethren ;  instruments  of 
cruelty  are  in  their  habitations.  6  0  my  soul,  come  not  thou 
into  their  secret ;  unto  their  assembly,  mine  honor,  be  not  thou 
united  !  for  in  their  anger  they  slew  a  man,  and  in  their  self- 
will  they  digged  down  a  wall.  7  Cursed  be  their  anger,  for  it 
was  fierce:  and  their  wrath,  for  it  was  cruel:  I  will  divide 
them  in  Jacob,  and  scatter  them  in  Israel. 

Ex.  20:  13  Thou  shalt  not  kill.     [Lk.  18:  20.] 

Lev.  19:  18  Thou  shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear  any  grudge 
against  the  children  of  thy  people,  but  thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself:  I  am  the  LORD. 

Ps.  5:  6  The  LORD  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful 
man. 

Pr.  17:  14  The  beginning  of  strife  is  as  when  one  letteth 
out  water:  therefore  leave  off  contention, before  it  be  meddled 
with. — 18:  6  A  fool's  lips  enter  into  contention,  and  his  mouth 
calleth  for  strokes.  —  20:  22  Say  not  thou,  I  will  recompense 
evil ;  but  wait  on  the  LORD,  and  he  shall  save  thee.  —  24:  29 
Say  not,  I  will  do  so  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me :  I  will 
render  to  the  man  according  to  his  work.  —  26:  17  He  that 
passeth  by,  and  meddleth  with  strife  belonging  not  to  him,  is 
like  one  that  taketh  a  dog  by  the  ears.  —  30:  33  Surely  the 
churning  of  milk  bringeth  forth  butter,  and  the  wringing  of 
the  nose  bringeth  forth  blood :  so  the  forcing  of  wrath  bringeth 
forth  strife. 

Ezk.  25:  12  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  Because  that  Edom 
hath  dealt  against  the  house  of  Judah  by  taking  vengeance, 
and  hath  greatly  offended,  and  revenged  himself  upon  them ; 
13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  ;  I  will  also  stretch 
out  my  hand  upon  Edom,  and  will  cut  off  man  and  beast  from 
it;  and  I  will  make  it  desolate  from  Teman  ;  and  th:y  of  De- 
518 


WAR   AND    FIGHTING.  786 


Sin  and  Folly  of. 


dan  shall*  fall  by  the  sword.  14  And  I  will  lay  my  vengeance 
upon  Edom  by  the  hand  of  my  people  Israel :  and  they  shall 
do  in  Edom  according  to  mine  anger  and  according  to  my 
fury;  and  they  shall  know  my  vengeance,  saith  the  Lord  GOD. 
- — 35:  5  Because  thou  hast  had  a  perpetual  hatred,  and  hast 
shed  the  blood  of  the  children  of  Israel  by  the  force  of  the 
sword  in  the  time  of  their  calamity,  in  the  time  that  their 
iniquity  had  an  end :  6  Therefore,  as  I  live,  saith  the  Lord 
GOD,  I  will  prepare  thee  unto  blood,  and  blood  shall  pursue 
thee  :  since  thou  hast  not  hated  blood,  even  blood  shall  pursue 
thee. 

Hos.  4:  2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and  stealing, 
and  committing  adultery,  they  break  out,  and  blood  toucheth 
blood.  3  Therefore  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  every  one  that 
dwelleth  therein  shall  languish,  with  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
and  with  the  fowls  of  heaven ;  yea,  the  fishes  of  the  sea  also 
shall  be  taken  away. 

Am.  1:  11  Thus  saith  the  LORD;  For  three  transgressions 
of  Edom,  and  for  four,  I  will  not  turn  away  the  punishment 
thereof:  because  he  did  pursue  his  brother  with  the  sword,  and 
did  cast  off  all  pity,  and  his  anger  did  tear  perpetually,  and 
he  kept  his  wrath  for  ever. 

Hab.  2:  12  Wo  to  him  that  buildeth  a  town  with  blood,  and 
established!  a  city  by  iniquity ! 

Mat.  26:  52  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Put  up  again  thy 
sword  into  his  place :  for  all  they  that  take  the  sword,  shall 
perish  with  the  sword. 

Lk.  3:  14  The  soldiers  likewise  demanded  of  him,  saying, 
And  what  shall  we  do  ?  And  he  said  unto  them,  Do  violence 
to  no  man,  neither  accuse  any  falsely ;  and  be  content  with 
your  wages. 

Rom.  12: 17  Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.  19  Dearly 
beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves,  but  rather  give  place  unto 
wrath :  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is  mine ;  I  will  repay,  saith 
the  Lord. 

1  Th.  5:  14  Now  we  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn  them  that 
are  unruly,  comfort  the  feeble-minded,  support  the  weak,  be 
patient  toward  all  men.  15  See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil 
unto  any  man;  but  ever  follow  that  which  is  good,  both  among 
yourselves, and  to  all  men. 

Jam.  2:  11  He  that  said,  Do  not  commit  adultery;  said  also, 
Do  not  kill.  Now,  if  thou  commit  no  adultery,  yet  if  thou  kill, 
thou  art  become  a  transgressor  of  the  law.  — o:  10-  Where  en- 
vying and  strife  is,  there  is  confusion,  and  every  evil  work.  — • 
4:  1  Whence  come  wars  and  fightings  among  you  ?  come  they 

519 


737  WAR   AND    FIGHTING. 


How  to  treat  Enemies,  and  to  prevent  ^Var. 


not  hence,  even  of  your  lusts  that  war  in  your  members  ?  12 
There  is  one  lawgiver,  who  is  able  to  save,  and  to  destroy:  who 
art  thou  that  judgest  another  ? 

Rer.  13:  10  He  that  leadeth  into  captivity  shall  go  into  cap- 
tivity :  he  that  killeth  with  the  sword,  must  be  killed  with  the 
sword.  [See  488—490,  630,  733.] 

737.  How  to  treat  enemies,  and  to  prevent  war  and  fujldhuj. 

Pr.  10:  12  Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  but  love  covereth  all 
sins. —  16:  7  When  a  man's  ways  please  the  LORD,  he  maketh 
even  his  enemies  to  be  at  peace  with  him. —  18:  '24  A  man 
that  hath  friends  must  show  himself  friendly. —  25:  15  By 
long  forbearing  is  a  prince  persuaded,  and  a  soft  tongue  break- 
eth  the  bone.  21  If  thine  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him  bread 
to  eat ;  and  if  he  be  thirsty,  give  him  water  to  drink :  22  For 
thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  upon  his  head,  and  the  LORD  shall 
reward  thee.  —  29:  8  Scornful  men  bring  a  city  into  a  snare 
but  wise  men  turn  away  wrath. 

Mat.  5:  38  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  An  eye  for 
an  eye,  and  a  tooth  for  a  tooth.  39  But  I  say  unto  you,  That 
ye  resist  not  evil :  but  whosoever  shall  smite  thee  on  thy  right 
cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also.  40  And  if  any  man  will 
sue  thee  at  the  law,  and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  thy 
cloak  also.  43  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy :  44  But  I  say  unto 
you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to 
them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despitefnlly  use 
you,  and  persecute  you  ;  45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

Lk.  6:  30  Give  to  every  man  that  asketh  of  thee ;  and  of 
him  that  taketh  away  thy  goods,  ask  them  not  again.  35  But 
love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend,  hoping  for  nothing 
again;  and  your  reward  shall  be  great,  and  ye  shall  be  the 
children  of  the  Highest:  for  he  is  kind  unto  the  unthankful 
and  to  the  evil.  36  Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father 
also  is  merciful.  37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged : 
condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned:  forgive,  and  ye 
shall  be  forgiven. 

Rom.  12:  14  Bless  them  which  persecute  you:  bless,  and 
curse  not.  20  Therefore,  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him ;  if 
he  thirst,  give  him  drink :  for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals 
of  fire  on  his  head.  21  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome 
°vil  with  good. 

1  Pet.  3:  8  .Finally,  le  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion 
one  of  another ;  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous  •     9 
520 


WATCHFULNESS.  738 

Fighting  the  Christian  Warfare. 

Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing:  but  contrari- 
wise, blessing ;  knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye 
should  inherit  a  blessing.     13  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm 
you,  if  ye  be  followers  of  that  which  is  good  ? 
[See  62,  201,  203,  204,  437,  498-9,  660.] 


WATCHFULNESS 

•    738.    Watchfulness,  and  fighting  the  good  fight  of  faith,  required,  exempli' 
Jied.  and  encouraged. 

Mat.  26:  41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  tempta- 
tion :  the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak. 

Mk.  13:  33  Take  ye  heed,  watch  and  pray:  for  ye  know  not 
when  the  time  is.  34  For  the  Son  of  man  is  as  a  man  taking 
a  far  journey,  who  left  his  house,  and  gave  authority  to  his 
servants,  and  to  every  man  his  work ;  and  commanded  the  por- 
ter to  watch.  35  Watch  ye  therefore :  for  ye  know  not  when 
the  master  of  the  house  cometh,  at  even,  or  at  midnight,  or  at 
the  cock-crowing,  or  in  the  morning:  36  Lest  coming  sud- 
denly, he  find  you  sleeping.  37  And  what  I  say  unto  you,  I 
say  unto  all,  Watch. 

Lk.  12:  37  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  lord  when 
he  cometh  shall  find  watching :  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  that  he 
shall  gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and  will 
come  forth  and  serve  them. 

1  Cor.  10:  12  Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth, 
take  heed  lest  he  fall. —  16:  13  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the 
faith,  quit  you  like  men,  be  strong. 

Ep.  5:  15  See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools, 
but  as  wise,  16  Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are 
evil. —  6:  10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord, 
and  in  the  power  of  his  might.  1 1  Put  on  the  whole  armor 
of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the 
devil. 

1  Th.  5:  6  Let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  others ;  but  let  us  watch 
and  be  sober. 

1  Tim.  6:  12  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith. 

2  Tim.  2:  3  Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a  good  sol 
dier  of  Jesus  Christ.  —  4:  5  Watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure 
afflictions,  do  the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy 
ministry. 

1  Peter  4:  7  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  there- 
fore sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer.     [See  18,  477.  724.] 
44*  521 


739—741  WORLD. 


World  ignorant ;  and  opposed  to  «rod  — its  dangers. 


WORLD. 

739.  TJie  world,  ignorant  of  God. 

Jn.  17:  25  O  righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not  known 
thee. 

1  Cor.  1:  20  Where  is  the  wise?  where  is  the  scribe?  where 
is  the  disputer  of  this  world?  hath  not  God  made  foolish  the 
wisdom  of  this  world?  21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of 
God  the  world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased  God  by 
the  foolishness  of  preaching  to  save  them  that  believe. 

[See  693.] 

740.  The  world  opposed  to  God  and  to  his  people. 

Ps.  82:  2  Lo,  thine  enemies  make  a  tumult ;  and  they  that 
hate  thee  have  lifted  up  the  head.  3  They  have  taken  crafty 
counsel  against  thy  people,  and  consulted  against  thy  hidden 
ones.  4  They  have  said,  Come,  and  let  us  cut  them  off  from 
being  a  nation ;  that  the  name  of  Israel  may  be  no  more  in 
remembrance.  5  For  they  have  consulted  together  with  one 
consent :  they  are  confederate  against  thee. 

Mat.  10:  22  Ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my  name's 
sake :  but  he  that  endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved.  * 

Jn.  17:  14  I  have  given  them  thy  word ;  and  the  world  hath 
hated  them,  because  they  are  not  of  the  world,  even  as  I  am 
not  of  the  world.  —  18:  36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not 
of  this  world :  if  my  kingdom  were  of  this  world,  then  would  my 
servants  fight,  that  I  should  not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews :  but 
now  is  my  kingdom  not  from  hence. 

Ep.  2:  1  You  hath  he  quickened,  who  were  dead  in  trespasses 
and  sins ;  2  Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  according  tc 
the  course  of  this  world,  according  to  the  prince  of  the  power 
of  the  air,  the  spirit  that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of 
disobedience. 

Jam.  4:  4  Ye  adulterers  and  adulteresses,  know  ye  not  that 
the  friendship  of  the  world  is  enmity  with  God  ?  whosoever 
therefore  will  be  a  friend  of  the  world  is  the  enemy  of  God. 

1  Jn.  2:  16  All  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of  the  f  esh, 
and  the  lust  6f  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  is  not  of  the 
Father,  but  is  of  the  world. 

[See  68,  86,  467,  511,  690.J 

741.  The  world  corrupting  and  dangerous  —  cautions. 

Mat.  13:  22  He  also  that  received  seed  among  the  thorns 
o22 


WORLD.  742 


Its  idols  forbidden. 


is  he  that  lieareth  the  word ;  and  the  care  of  this  world,  and 
the  deceitfulness  of  riches  choke  the  word,  and  he  becometh 
unfruitful. 

Lk.  21:  34  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at  any  time  your 
hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting  and  drunkenness,  and 
cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day  come  upon  you  unawares. 

Gal.  1:  4  Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he  might 
deliver  us  from  this  present  evil  world,  according  to  the  will 
of  God  and  our  Father. 

Ph.  3:  18  (Many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and 
now  tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the 
cross  of  Christ:  19  Whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is 
their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind  earthly 
things.) 

2  Tim.  4:  10  Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved  this 
present  world.  [See  122,  625.] 

742.    Worldly  idolatry  forbidden  —  the  contrary  required. 

Jer.  45:  5  Seekest  thou  great,  things  for  thyself?  seek  them 
not:  for  behold,  I  will  bring  evil  'ipon  all  flesh,  saitli  the 
LORD. 

Mat.  6:  19  Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal :  20  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  21  For  where  your 
treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also.  24  No  man  can 
serve  two  masters :  for  either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love 
the  other ;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the 
other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon.  25  Therefore  I 
say  unto  you,  Take  no  thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall 
eat  or  what  ye  shall  drink ;  nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye 
shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body 
than  raiment?  32  (For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles 
seek)  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need 
of  all  these  things.  33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God, 
and  his  righteousness,  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added 
uv»to  you. 

Mk.  8:  36  What  shall  it  profit  a  man,  if  he  shall  gain  the 
whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul?  37  Or  what  shall  a  man 
give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ? 

Lk.  6:  24  Wo  unto  you  that  are  rich !  for  ye  have  received 
your  consolation.  25  Wo  unto  you  that  are  full !  for  ye  shall 

hunger. 12:  19  I  will  say  to  my  soul,  Soul,  thou  lm<t  much 

goods  laid  up  for  many  years ;  take  thine  ease,  eat,  drini    tn'l 


743,744  WORLD  —  WORSHIP  OF  GOD. 

World  overcome  —  God,  to  be  worshipped  in  public. 

2 , 

be  merry.  20  But  God  said  unto  him,  Thou  fool,  this  night 
thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee :  then  whose  shall  those 
things  be  which  thou  hast  provided?  21  So  is  he  that  layeth 
up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is  not  rich  toward  God.  .  33  Sell 
that  ye  have,  and  give  alms :  provide  yourselves  bags  which 
wax  not  old,  a  treasure  in  the  heavens  that  faileth  not,  where 
no  thief  approacheth,  neither  moth  corrupteth.  34  For  where 
your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 

Jn.  6:  27  Labor  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth,  but  for 
that  meat  which  endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the 
Son  of  man  shall  give  unto  you :  for  him  hath  God  the  Father 
sealed. 

Rom.  12:  2  Be  not  conformed  to  this  world:  but  be  ye  trans- 
formed by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  prove  what 
is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

Col.  3:  2  Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things 
on  the  earth. 

Jam.  1:  27  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the 
Father  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  afflic- 
tion, and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

1  Jn.  2:  15  Love  not  the  world,  neither  the  things  that  are  in 
the  world.  If  any  man  love  the  world,  the  love  of  the  Father 
is  not  in  him.  1 6  For  all  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of  the 
flesh,  and  the  lust  of  the  eyes,  and  the  pride  of  life,  is  not  of  the 
Father,  but  is  of  the  world.  [See  626.] 

743.    World,  overcome  by  grace. 

Gal.  6:  14  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory,  save  in  the  cross 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto 
me,  and  I  unto  the  world. 

1  Jn.  5:  4  Whatsoever  is  born  of  God,  overcometh  the 
world :  and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even 
our  faith.  [See  59.] 


WORSHIP  OF  GOD. 
744.   God  the  only  proper  ohject  of  religious  worship 

Ex.  20:  2  I  am  the  LORD  thy  God,  which  have  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
3  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Ps.  96:  4  For  the  LORD  is  great, and  greatly  to  be  praised: 

he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods.     5  For  all  the  gods  cf  the 

nations  are  idols :  but  the  LORD  made  the  heavens.     8  Give 

unto  the  LORD  the  glory  due  unto  his  name :  bring  an  offering, 

524 


WORSHIP    OF    GOD.  745,  746 

Public  worship. 

and  come  into  his  courts.   9  O  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness :  fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Mat.  4:  10  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him 
only  shalt  thou  serve.  [See  80,  280,  295.] 

745.  Public  worship  of  God  required,  encouraged,  and  exemplified. 

Ps.  40:  7  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me,  8  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God :  yea. 
thy  law  is  within  my  heart.  9  I  have  preached  righteousness 
in  the  great  congregation :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips, 
O  LORD,  thou  knowest.  10  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness 
within  my  heart;  I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy 
salvation :  I  have  not  concealed  thy  losing-kindness  and  thy 
truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Mat.  18:  20  Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  ID 
my  name,  there  am  I  in  the  mi< "ist  of  them. 

Ac.  11:  25  Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus,  for  to  seek 
Saul :  26  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him  unto 
Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  a  whole  year  they  assem- 
bled themselves  with  the  church,  and  taught  much  people. — 
13:  14  When  they  departed  from  Perga,  they  came  to  Antioch 
in  Pisidia,  and  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the  Sabbath-day, 
and  sat  down.  15  And  after  the  reading  of  the  law  and  the 
prophets,  the  rulers  of  the  synagogue  sent  unto  them,  saying, 
Ye  men  and  brethren,  if  ye  have  any  word  of  exhortation  for 
the  people,  say  on.  16  Then  Paul  stood  up,  and  beckoning 
with  his  hand,  said,  Men  of  Israel,  and  ye  that  fear  God,  give 
audience. 

Heb.  10:  25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  ourselves  to- 
gether, as  the  manner  of  some  is  ;  but  exhorting  one  another , 
and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching.  [Neh. 
8:  1—7,  Ac.  13:  42—45.] 

746.  Public  worship  with  religious  instruction  exemplified, 

Neh.  8:  8  They  read  in  the  book  in  the  law  of  God  dis- 
tinctly, and  gave  the  sense,  and  caused  them  to  understand  the 
reading. 

Mk.  2: 1  Again  he  entered  into  Capernaum,  after  some  days  ; 
and  it  was  noised  that  he  was  in  the  house.  2  And  straightway 
many  \\  ere  gathered  together,  insomuch  that  there  was  no  room 
to  receive  them,  no,  not  so  much  as  about  the  door :  and  he 
preached  the  word  unto  them. 

Lk.  4:  43  He  said  unto  them,  I  must  preach  the  kingdom 
of  God  to  other  cities  also,  for  therefore  am- 1  sent,  44  And 
he  preached  in  the  synagogues  of  Galilee. 

525 


747,748  WORSHIP  OF  GOD — ZEAL. 

Public  worship  —  False  Zeal  exemplified. 

Jn.  8:  1  Jesus  went  unto  the  mount  of  Olives :  2  And  eaily 
in  the  morning  he  came  again  into  the  temple,  and  all  the  people 
came  unto  him  ;  and  he  sat  down  and  taught  them. —  18:  20 
Jesus  answered  him,  I  spake  openly  to  the  world ;  I  ever  taughl 
in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  temple,  whither  the  Jews  always 
resort ;  and  in  secret  have  I  said  nothing. 

Ac.  18:  4  He  [Paul]  reasoned  in  the  synagogue  every 
Sabbath,  and  persuaded  the  Jews  and  the  Greeks.  5  Arid 
when  Silas  and  Timotheus  were  come  from  Macedonia,  Paul 
was  pressed  in  the  spirit,  and  testified  to  the  Jews,  that  Jesus 
was  Christ.  [See  430.] 

747.  Public  worship  with  social  prayer,  praise  and  reverence. 

Lev.  18:  30  Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary :  I  am  the  LORD. 

1  K.  8:  22  Solomon  stood  I  efore  the  altar  of  the  LORD  in 
the  presence  of  all  the  congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread  forth 
his  hands  toward  heaven. 

Ps.  89:  7  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of 
the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  him. 

Mat.  26:  30  When  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out 
into  the  mount  of  Olives. 

Heb.  1 2:  28  Receiving  a  kingdom  which  cannot  be  moved, 
let  us  have  grace,  whereby  we  may  serve  God  acceptably,  with 
reverence  and  godly  fear ;  29  For  our  God  is  a  consuming 
fire.  [See  528-9.] 


ZEAL. 

743.  False  Zeal  exemplified. 

1  K.  18:  28  They  cried  aloud,  and  cut  themselves  after 
their  manner  with  knives  and  lancets,  till  the  blood  gushed  out 
upon  them. 

Mat.  23:  15  Wo  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees,  hypocrites! 
for  ye  compass  sea  and  land  to  make  one  proselyte ;  and  when 
he  is  made,  ye  make  him  two-fold  more  the  child  of  hell  than 
yourselves. 

Ac.  22:  3  I  am  verily  a  man  which  am  a  Jew,  born  in  Tarsus, 
a  city  in  Cilicia,  yet  brought  up  in  this  city  at  the  feet  of  Ga- 
maliel, and  taught  according  to  the  perfect  manner  of  fhe  law 
of  the  fathers,  and  was  zealous  toward  God  as  ye  all  ar< 
ti*H  day. 

626 


ZEAL.  749,  750 

True  Zeal  exenaplifiel  and  required  —  necessary,  to  overcome. 

Rom.  10:  2  I  bear  them  record  that  they  have  a  zeal  of  God, 
but  not  according  to  knowledge. 

Gal.  1:  13  Ye  have  heard  of  my  conversation  in  time  past 
in  the  Jews'  religion,  how  that  beyond  measure  I  persecuted 
the  church  of  God,  and  wasted  it;  14  And  profited  in  the 
Jews'  religion  above  many  my  equals  in  mine  own  nation,  being 
more  exceedingly  zealous  of  the  traditions  of  my  fathers.  — 
4:  17  They  zealously  affect  you,  but  not  well;  yea,  they  would 
exclude  you,  that  ye  might  affect  them. 

749.   True  Zeal  exemplified  and  required. 

Num.  25:  11  Phinehas,  the  son  of  Eleazar,  the  son  of  Aaron 
the  priest,  hath  turned  my  wrath  away  from  the  children  of 
Israel  (while  he  wras  zealous  for  my  sake  among  them)  that 
I  consumed  not  the  children  of  Israel  in  my  jealousy.  12 
Wherefore  say,  Behold,  I  give  unto  him  my  covenant  of  peace : 
13  And  he  shall  have  it,  and  his  seed  after  him,  even  the 
covenant  of  an  everlasting  priesthood ;  because  he  was  zeal- 
ous for  his  God,  and  made  an  atonement  for  the  children  of 
Israel. 

Ps.  119:  139  My  zeal  hath  consumed  me;  because  mine 
enemies  have  forgotten  thy  words. 

2  Cor  7:  11  Behold  this  self-same  thing,  that  ye  sorrowed 
after  a  godly  sort,  what  carefulness,  it  wrought  in  you,  yea, 
what  clearing  of  ourselves,  yea,  what  indignation,  yea,  what 
fear,  yea,  wtiat  vehement  desire,  yea,  what  zeal,  yea,  what 
revenge ! 

Gal.  4:  18  It  is  good  to  be  zealously  affected  always  in  a 
good  thing i  and  not  only  when  I  am  present  with  you. 

Col.  4:  12  Epaphras,  who  is  uiw  oi  you,  a  servant  of  Christ, 
ealuteth  you,  always  laboring  fervently  for  you  in  prayers,  that 
ye  may  stand  perfect  and  complete  in  all  the  will  of  God.  13 
For  I  bear  him  record,  that  he  hath  a  great  zeal  for  you,  and 
them  that  are  in  Laodicea,  and  them  in  Hierapolis. 

Tit.  2:  14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us 
from  all  iniquity,  and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people^ 
zealous  of  good  works.  [See  1.] 

"  750.  Zeal  necessary,  to  overcome  "  the  world,  the  flesh  and  the  devil"  and 
obtain  the  heavenly  inheritance. 

Lk.  13:  24  Strive  to  enter  in  at  the  strait  gate :  for  many,  1 
say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  in,  and  shall  not  be  able. 

1  Cor.  9:  26  I  therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertainly;  so  fight 
I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air :  27  But  I  keep  under  my 
body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection:  lest  that  by  any  means 


750 


Xeal  necessary,  to  overcome. 

when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a  cast, 


Lp.  6: 12  We  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness 
Jt  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places.  18 
Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ve 
may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all, 
u)  stand  14  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about 
j-ith  truth,  and  having  on  the  breast-plate  of  righteousness; 
And  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the  gospel  of 

Pi?anet  6i !  °Ve  a11'  taking  the  shield  of  faith<  wherewith  ye 
«ball  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  wicked.  17 
And  Uke  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit 
which  is  the  word  of  God :  18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer 
and  supplication  in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  all 
perseverance  and  supplication. 

1  Pet.  4:  7  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand :  be  ye  therefore 
sober,  ,uid  watch  unto  prayer. 
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